In 2025, we said goodbye to some of the most iconic and beloved celebrities in the entertainment industry. These soap stars left their mark on television and will be dearly missed.
Leslie Charleson
Getty“General Hospital” star Leslie Charleson died on January 12, 2025. The County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner revealed her cause of death as a “sequelae of blunt head trauma,” People reports. She was 79.
Anthony Geary
Getty“General Hospital” star Anthony Geary, beloved for his role as Luke Spencer, died on December 14. He was 78. The actor died after complications from a “scheduled operation” three days prior, TV Insider reports. He is survived by his husband, Claudio Gama, and their beloved cat.
“It was a shock for me and our families and our friends. For more than 30 years, Tony has been my friend, my companion, my husband,” Gama told the publication.
Alice Hirson
“Dallas” actress Alice Hirson died on February 14. She was 95. Tributes poured in for the actress, including one from “General Hospital” star Chris L. McKenna. “We lost a radiant soul and a daytime legend yesterday,” McKenna wrote on Instagram. “Alice Hirson shone her light on this world for 95 glorious years,” the caption reads. “My family and I were so blessed to have her in our lives however briefly. Unforgettable woman. Her final words were ‘It’s nice to have an audience.’ Thank you, Alice. Good night. Legend.”
Eileen Fulton
Getty“As the World Turns” star Eileen Fulton died on July 14. She passed away “after a period of declining health,” an obituary reads, Groce Funeral Home reports. She was 95.
Tristan Rogers
GettyTristan Rogers was beloved for his role on “General Hospital.” He played Robert Scorpio. The actor died from lung cancer on August 15, 2025. He was 79.
His role as Scorpio “meant everything to him,” his manager Meryl Soodak told ABC7. “He loved being Scorpio, and he created that role from nothing. He was supposed to work a day, and he ended up making it into something huge, he was just a genuinely loyal, kind human being, and he loved his family.”
June Lockhart
GettyJune Lockhart worked on “General Hospital” as Felicia’s grandmother, Mariah. She died of natural causes at her home in Santa Monica, a family spokesman shared, BBC reports. She was 100.
Francisco San Martin
GettyFrancisco San Martin, known for his roles on “Days of Our Lives” and “Bold & Beautiful,” died on January 16. He was 39, Forbes reports.
Denise Alexander
Getty“General Hospital” actress Denise Alexander was celebrated for her role as Lesley Webber on the long-running series, which she first played in 1973. Fans were heartbroken to learn of her passing on March 5. She was 85.
“I am so very sorry to hear of Denise Alexander’s passing. She broke barriers on-screen and off, portraying Dr. Lesley Webber – one of the first female doctors on Daytime Television – for nearly five decades,” “General Hospital” executive producer Frank Valentini said, Variety reports. “It meant so much to have her reprise her role in recent years, and I am honored to have had the opportunity to work with her. On behalf of the entire General Hospital family, I extend my heartfelt sympathies to her family, friends, and longtime fans. May she rest in peace.”
Mark Dobies
GettyMark Dobies was known for his role as Daniel Colson on “One Life to Live,” TVLine reports. He died on March 11 and was 65.
Gerald Dwight “Wings” Hauser
GettyGerald Dwight “Wings” Hauser, known for his role as Greg Foster on “The Young and the Restless (Y&R),” died on March 15. He passed away in Los Angeles of natural causes, Variety reports. He was 78.
“Movie icon Wings Hauser took flight in the arms of his film and music partner, Cali Lili Hauser, at their studio this weekend,” his wife shared in a statement. “Wings Hauser’s one of a kind, legendary career spanned 58 years in movies, TV and music working alongside many of the greatest artists in the industry and earning their respect.”
Pamela Bach
GettyPamela Bach was celebrated for her role as Mari Jo Mason on “The Young and the Restless (Y&R)” in 1994. She died in March and was 62, SoapOperaDigest reports.
