Anthony Geary, who rose to fame in the 1970s and 180s as half the daytime TV super couple Luke and Laura on “General Hospital,” has died. He was 78.

“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Anthony Geary, whose portrayal of Luke Spencer helped define General Hospital and daytime television,” ABC said in a statement confirming his death.

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Anthony Geary, who rose to fame in the 1970s and 180s as half the daytime TV super couple Luke and Laura on “General Hospital,” has died. He was 78.

“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Anthony Geary, whose portrayal of Luke Spencer helped define General Hospital and daytime television,” ABC said in a statement confirming his death.

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