‘General Hospital’: Should Anthony Geary Return for Spencer Family Reunion? (POLL)
General Hospital‘s Lulu Spencer (Alexa Havins Bruening) just woke up from her coma and found herself surrounded by her loved ones. But one pivotal person in her life was missing: her father, Luke Spencer (Anthony Geary). With almost the entire Spencer clan back together, Luke’s absence is glaring.
Lucky Spencer (Jonathan Jackson) recently returned to Port Charles after nearly a decade. Genie Francis, who originated the role of Laura Spencer and has appeared as the character on and off for decades, has been seen regularly on the soap since 2015. Lulu had been comatose since 2020 after being seriously injured in an explosion at the Floating Rib restaurant.
So it’s been a while since the majority of the Spencer family has all been in Port Charles. But now that we have so many Spencers together again, could it be possible that Luke returns?
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Well, it’s certainly possible. Anything can happen in soap world. In 2022, fans learned that Luke died in a cable car accident in Austria. Geary had left the series years earlier in 2015 after 37 years on the soap. At the time, the Daytime Emmy-winning actor revealed the season behind his exit.
“I really don’t want to die, collapsing in a heap, on that GH set one day. That wouldn’t be too poetic,” he told TV Insider. “In fact, it would be poetically incorrect. I have another life and I want time to explore it. Ever since I discovered Amsterdam and made it my home, I have found my artistic and social fulfillment there.”
Amsterdam is currently where the 77-year-old actor resides. He did return for a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it cameo in 2017. His former costar Kelly Monaco recently traveled to the European country for a visit with Geary.
We never saw Luke’s dead body, so we don’t truly believe he’s gone for good. Maybe he’s been spending years in hiding to protect his family back home, and when he learns about Lulu, he races back to Port Charles. If there was ever a time for another Luke Spencer adventure, now is the time. Give longtime General Hospital viewers the family reunion we crave.
Do you think Geary should return as Luke Spencer? Vote in the poll, and let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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Luke is definitely biological father to Sasha all the way & Tracy is her biological mother not Robert or Mac. She is Sasha Spencer. Let them reunite as Father & Daughter
Let Sasha reunite w her sister Lulu
Love them be biological Sisters.
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That's hopefully how they write that Sasha,Cody story. Good thinking!
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What are you crazy
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Luke is marvelous character. As much as I want him back, the gentleman has retired. Leave him in peace to enjoy his life in Europe.
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I doubt they are harrassing him. No harm asking if he is interested.
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Yeah, but he has said that he ISN'T, so them continuing to ask him, is akin to them being an annoying telemarketer after you tell them no, but they keep asking anyway.
The man doesn't want to be pestered about coming back "just one more time". Because If he does, they will never leave him alone.
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Plus it’s nice to be retired and wanted back for more of him!! He is an absolute legendary actor!!
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Agree
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As much as I would like to say yes I'm going to have to say No! There would have to be too much explaining on where he was Plus the actor himself is not going to commit long-term to the character so what's the purpose of bringing him back now if you did want a Spencer family reunion I would suggest bring back his son Ethan. Alow that character to grow develop a relationship with his brother and sister lucky and Lulu and possibly even a relationship with Sasha which would be interesting. Develop Ethan's character and let him carry on to tradition that his father did you can't keep bringing people back from the grave that's going to get played out real soon....
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As much as I would love to see him return to the soap, there is really only one way I would want to see it happen. That would be if Jane Elliot decided to walk away for good. Luke shows up and the two of them dissappear. And I don't want Tracy leaving anytime soon.
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You never know! A short few episodes might be a fun project for him! And we, his audience since 1980 would absolutely love it! Millions from 1981 still are in love with Luke and Laura! It’s what dreams are made of 😉
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You said it. Luke and Laura best love story on tv
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Obviously most voters want him back but the question is does Tony Geary want to return? He moved to Amsterdam I believe. Long commute. Unless he is tired of Amsterdam and needs money?
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His husband won't let him leave.
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He’s retired from acting and he moved to Amsterdam! Let the man enjoy his retirement! He doesn’t owe anyone anything! He’s already well off from all the years on the show and whatever side gigs he had! Why would he give people false hope by a brief return! People just need to leave him to enjoy his life in peace! He’s 77 yyears old now! Give him a break!
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Exactly!! Would love him back but i really would love him to live and enjoy the life he has chosen! Like if we retired from a job…would you go back to work because they miss you?! Nope I don’t think so! Just know Tiny Geary. You are loved & admired and wanted by many, but I get it! Enjoy the rest of your life!! Godspeed!
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Ok first and foremost the only way Luke Spencer can return to GH is as a recast! Anthony Geary has settled in Amsterdam with his husband(yes he is gay) and has no intention of ever coming back to America let alone GH! A recast could work I'm sure there is a Anthony Geary lookalike out there than can act their way out of a paper bag... but that would probably not be accepted by fans.. although I don't see why not Lucky, LuLu all the Spencer's have been recast except for Luke and Laura.So who knows.. maybe a re ast could work... this show is off the tracks by killing off Sam but hey what do 16,000 fans know huh?.
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It was rumored he retired when his longtime boyfriend Ron Glass passed away. Glad to here he found love again.
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No recast. Not ever. That would not be acceptable to anyone, either behind the scenes or in front of their television. AG is the most decorated actor in daytime history, and there is a reason for that. Go to the tubes of you and watch some of his work. His monologue of Luke telling his son, Lucky, about when Luke raped Laura is a master class in acting. It’s not possible to recast that even if there were an identical twin ready and willing to step in.
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Lucky has not been recast and planes fly out of and into Amsterdam every day. And yes, we know he's gay and that's irrelevant.
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That is the original Lucky Spencer!
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Absolutely
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No he’s 77 and doesn’t want to come back!
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Exactly!!!
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Please, Luke we miss your caracter.
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I agree with Anthony he is retired…leave him alone!
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He made his choice, even knowing how it was going to affect GH and his loyal fans so I don't care either way just so the show must go on. I don't mean I don't care about the person just to clarify.
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No. There has been too many old veterans who are returning to GH and the actors/actress add no value to the show. The storylines aren’t coming together anymore. They are just one big plot and it fizzles down. Believe it or not; the promos that are hyped for the return are the best. When the storylines are showing, it’s a big flop.
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I would love it. But understand Geary’s wanting to explore and experience real life! Godspeed Tony Geary!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️
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Not a chance he comes back.
I meet the actor who plays Rick at a conference and he agreed,
Tony is retired for good 😢
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Bring Luke back
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No. Bobbie went to get Luke's affairs in order. Then she died while there . It seems not right when she could have been in Port Charles. Yes I know that that actress actually passed away ( I miss her) but it just seems wrong for her to die so far away for Luke's death if he didn't really die.
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No You can’t kill Sam off to bring someone back exspecially if cutting back!!
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They ask Sam to take a pay cut she refused and they fired her end of story!
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Actually that isn't the end of the story. She said that she DID take the pay cut. It was more that she thought that they did Billy Miller wrong, (her real life former boyfriend) when Steve Burton came back the first time, and she said something about it, so they decided to let her go. They put her on the back burner for a while (trying to get her to quit, but she didn't) so they finally fired her.
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Yes I'm a fan of Luke and Laura since the 60's it's not th same without Luke
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Of course it would be great if he came back! He's such a marvelous actor, but it is entirely up to him. If he doesn't, and he is enjoying life over there...good for him.
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YES, YES, YES BRING HIM BACK. WE NEED EXCITEMENT BACK AT GH.
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Yes yesterday... Luke (Anthomu Geary) should return to see LuLu but he also should of came back fir his sister (Bobbie Jean) funeral an that didn't happen...
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You know he died right?
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Instead of Luke Spencer how about the return of his other niece Valerie Spencer played by Brytni Sarpi plus she's never met her cousin Lucky.
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I think let Luke Spencer RIP. No sense having him come back only to have Tracy kill him.
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Of course I would be thrilled if Anthony Gerry returned as Luke but I seriously doubt he ever will. He left GH for his personal life and seems very happy there. But ya Never SAY NEVER!🙏🙏🙏🙏
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No, he is dead I am sick of thoes show that kill people off then bring them back from the dead. If you had through you bring them back for any reason have them missing. That is the way you did Jason and when he did come him back then it was believable.If you do that to him then why not Sam
There is a lot us that lived Sam why you let her go and not some of thexother one there we don't know.. We didn't need Lulu, you could have just Sam and Danta and better store line than you did.I have been watching this from the 60's and just at the point of stopping.
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Absolutely! He would liven the series up again!!!
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I saw an interview where to said he would not come back. I say if he do Feel loyalty to the show that gave him a career he should stay dead.
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AG has changed his stance on LA, acting, and other things since having successful back surgery and being relieved of terrible pain that he was in. That’s what the most recent interviews say. It appears he might be amenable to a short term or part time position.
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He should come back, dump Tracy after stealing the Quartermaine fortune, buy the Cassadine island with the funds, and live happily ever after with Laura. While they're at it, Luke and Laura should dump their freeloading kids.
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NO NO NO let Luke rest in piece we had him for along time and No One ELSE could play the Part
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Luke made GH! He, Laura, and Sonny are my favorite characters. They have kept me tunning in every since I was a teenager and I am 58. There have been a lot of shows that have come and gone, but not GH. Luke was the most fascinating character on GH. He is unique. There is no one that can do what he does. I miss him. Tony Geary, please come back!
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If Tad the cad can disappear presumed dead 2 times on AMC Luke can reappear. Would boost Tracy's story.
Her and Bobby were the only ones dealing with Luke we never saw a funeral.
I really miss him on GH.
He can cart Tracy back to Europe although I will miss her greatly. I live for the episodes she is on.
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Absolutely Yes I love Anthony Geary
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I don't think Anthony Geary will ever return to GH.He did not return when his T.V. sister Bobbie Spencer died.The actress that portrayed Bobbie Spencer died in real live from cancer. He did not return to the U.S. for her funeral.He did not return to the show when Lucky came home, so why would he return because LuLu suddenly is awake?Don't see it happening.Geary lives in Amsterdam with his husband. I don't think he is thinking about GH.Also a alive Luke would mean Traci would kill to find him.we don't want to lose Jane Elliot one of the only original Quartermaine Family members left! Monica is in poor health. So we need Traci!
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Yes,of course!! Bring Luke back
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No he shouldn't return.
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I would love to be taken completely by surprise, in the classic General Hospital way… Whereby Luke shows up with an awesome explanation how he escaped the cable ride plot, only to have been hiding out in Europe all the while.
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I would love to see him come back I've watched him since he first began, but if feels it's time to take a break I respect it
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Yeah bring Luke back because his daughter Lulu doesn't know that her father is dead. She'll be happy to see her parents, brother(s), Dante and her children once again too. So yeah bring her father back. Plus Tracy will be happy to see her husband alive as well.
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Absolutely I want to see him come back that would be so special that would be the bomb diggity
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I've been waiting to see him for years and years praying that you guys would bring him back so please yes bring him back please
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I feel he should return. Tracey needs a love interest. But, there must be some sort of new adventure for Luke. Maybe he and son can become partners of rescue breaking up some form of ring. Maybe help Robert with Holly's craziness.
Yhe character would be good to have back, not necessaily by bringing Geary back. Look at the number of Nicholas we've had...
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Jane Elliott is WAY too good to lose on GH. The writers have already brought back Lucky and Lulu. I don't think as a Tracy fan, I want her to leave for Amsterdam with Luke. I'd rather see TQ with someone new.
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Bring Anthony Gery back please l miss him so dearly. He is the one that Keeps General Hospital on fire and he is always doing something that brings all of us back to watch General Hospital. Luke keeps us on the edge of our seats 💺 ♥️ Anthony Gery. Please come back to be with your daughter LuLu and your son Lucky your children needs you Luke. I'm miss you dearly 😢 💔 General Hospital isn't General Hospital with out you
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Well, I'll try one more time. It would be great to see Luke from time to time. Please bring him back
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Why did you take my comment off
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I'm not sure how that would work . . .seeing as how he's dead. Would he go back to Tracy? Would he live again in Port Charles or live somewhere else . . .with Tracy? Would she be written out of the show again? I love Luke but bad idea.
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I've been watching GH since 1979. Noone cared about soaps until Luke Spencer came along and came to Port Charles. He brought magic to Port Charles to our television set and made what soaps are today aah the chemistry between Luke and Laura was so hot you couldn't keep cool no matter what you did. The two melted the screen. General Hospital shot up to number 1 over night. It seemed as though no matter what Anthony Geary did weather it was being a bad boy or good we loved him no matter what.
Bring him Back I'd like to see some sparks lite up on GH.
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Yes, please 🙏. Honestly though I'd rather he truly ❤️ commits for his part. Yes Luke has been loved & hated on GH, since he raped Laura back in the early 80's & she fell in love with him while being committed to Scotty Baldwin whom seems to be lost currently. Anthony Geary is ENTITLED to live His best life doing as he pleases but I assure you if He'd return on his on his own reconnances
It'd be awesome. I truly do miss him in the soap opera world. But it's not real life. And he has a real life. I trust he will do What's best for him. While (maybe) keeping us in mind as well (his fans no matter what he chooses) we'll be happy just knowing he always has a choice! I used to run home from high school just to watch GH with my BFF.
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I don't know why GH is going backwards with bringing everyone from years and years gone by back to the show. For some reason they are taking all the great people that we have grown to love, and they are being removed from the show. I've watched GH for decades, and even I'm trying to remember who these old characters are and who they are related to. Tony Geary does not need to come back. He would add nothing. GH needs to move forward. Their past is not something I care to go through again. You have removed your great actors and story lines. You are really screwing up.
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The constant complaints about Kelly Monaco don’t speak for everyone. She hasn’t wanted to be there for a long time, and it has shown in her performances. I hope she can now move on to something that makes her happier and more personally fulfilled. I with both her and GH the best.
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I usually pass this by but I have to give my opinion on this one. Anthony Geary we understand is happy living in Europe. But and there usually is a but. Why can't you pay him a lot more to come back for, a few appearances? Most love him and get excited when he is on the show. He is so unbelievable when he acts. A real great actor. We love you Anthony and want you back. Even if it is for a short time. Never close the door on GH. Love you bunches.
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don't want a few appearances Sign a contract for 1 year at least. Maybe shoot a month of scenes over 1 week then can go home for a month and come back to shoot more.
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I think that the whole point of him not coming back, is that he has no desire to do so! He said that he didn't want to spend the time that he had left on this earth, being on set at 6am, and learning pages and pages of scripts. He just wanted to relax and ENJOY the rest of his life, so I don't think that money would motivate him to come back.
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Anthony Geary was also in extreme pain at the time from a chronic back injury, which has since been successfully treated, at least to the point where he feels much differently about life. Short-term visits once in a while might be on the table in a way they were not in the past, now that his pain is better managed nd his mobility has been improved.
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Why not bring Anthony Gea Luke didn't die in a cable car accident in in Austria it just made it look like he died in it I know Luke he always turns up that's how he is he's full of surprises and he's resourceful and he and Robert could help who tried to kill him in that cable car accident and Austria and let him see his daughter Lulu at the hospital in Laurel will be surprised to see him alive and well that how soaps works. Characters never really they just come back as other characters.
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Yes Luke needs to come back now
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Yes Luke needs to return.
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Yes, yes ..he should come back
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Yes. Bring Anthony Gesry back to General Hospital
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I definetely feel anthony should come back espescially since LuLu has come out of her coma
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Yes please bring him back. Lulu needs her family and he is her father so yes he should be there.
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COME BACK, LUKE.
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Bring Luke back that would be wonderful everybody misses Luke if they don't they haven't been watching general hospital for long I've been watching it since I was a little kid
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No, he wanted to retire , they killed the character off body or not, unless he wanted an extended return they shouldn't touch him, too many story line connections, and frankly the show needs to foster new blood not rely on old characters like they keep doing. Frankly they shouldn't have brought back lucky or lulu and laura should fad back behind the scenes more
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I totally agree. The characters are aging and the story lines around them are uninspired and borderline ridiculous. Us 40 yr+ GH fans can't give them the viewership numbers so they better infuse new blood and new storylines otherwise GH will be canceled I'm afraid
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