‘General Hospital’ actor Anthony Geary, one half of beloved on-air couple Luke and Laura, has died

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Anthony Geary, who portrayed Luke Spencer on ABC soap opera “General Hospital” for almost 40 years in nearly 2,000 episodes, has died. He was reportedly 78. The news was confirmed by “General Hospital” media relations and ABC. CNN has reached out to Geary’s representatives for comment. Full statements below: