A former Hallmark and “General Hospital” star recently shared a beautiful tribute after a devastating loss. Greg Vaughan, who starred in Hallmark movies such as “A Very Country Christmas” and “Valentine’s Again,” took to Instagram after learning of Anthony Geary’s death to share his heartbreak with fans.
Greg Vaughan Considered It a Privilege to Work With Anthony Geary
Vaughan shared several photos that showed him during his “General Hospital” days working with Geary. Vaughan played Lucky Spencer, the son of Geary’s Luke Spencer and Genie Francis’ Laura Spencer.
One of the photos showed a shot from Luke and Laura’s second wedding, which aired in 2006. In addition to Geary, Francis, and Vaughan, the photo included Julie Berman playing Lulu Spencer and the late Tyler Christopher as Nikolas Cassadine.
Vaughan played Lucky on “General Hospital” for over 600 episodes from 2003 to 2009, before his Hallmark movie days. He worked extensively with Geary during his time on “General Hospital.”
In his Instagram post, Vaughan wrote, “There are people who fill a room by demanding attention. And then there are people like Tony who never asked for it, yet held it effortlessly.”
He continued, “For nearly seven years, I had the privilege of standing beside him on General Hospital, portraying his son, Lucky… and if anyone was Lucky, it was me!”
Vaughan Treasures All the Lessons He Learned From Geary
In his tribute to Geary, Vaughan added, “What I came to understand quickly was that Tony wasn’t interested in being celebrated — he was interested in being present.”
Vaughan praised Geary’s ability to be present with his colleagues as well as “in the quiet moments that mattered far more than applause.”
A few months after he joined the show, Vaughan wrote, he and Geary were with their “General Hospital” co-stars at the Emmy Awards. “Tony took me under his wing without fanfare, without hierarchy—just generosity,” Vaughan revealed.
He added that while they sat in the front row of the venue for the event, to him, that prime spot was “about being beside someone who carried himself with humility, curiosity, and kindness, even in moments meant to shine a light on him.”
The Hallmark alum also shared one of his “most treasured memories” of his times with Geary. It was a scene where Vaughan’s character was on life support.
“Tony leaned in, called me ‘Cowboy,’ and softly sang ‘Don’t Fence Me In.’ It was simple. Tender. And unforgettable,” Vaughan recalled.
Vaughan explained that Geary didn’t overperform, he just told the “truth of that moment” in his acting. “He taught me that greatness doesn’t announce itself. It listens. It gives. it lifts others quietly,” he added.
The actor added that he was “deeply grateful” for all he learned and received from Geary over the years both professionally and personally. Of all the things he learned, Vaughan noted that one he especially valued as Geary reminding him “that the most meaning legacies are carried softly.”
Fans of both Vaughan and Geary thought the tribute was beautifully written.
“Two of the very sweetest men both tremendously talented actors,” one person commented.
“Well Written and I loved y’all as scene partners,” another wrote.
“This is such a beautiful picture of a life well lived. Thank you for sharing,” someone else added.
