Beloved soap star Anthony Geary passed away on December 14, 2025. The soap legend portrayed Luke Spencer on “General Hospital” for almost four decades, making his debut on the soap in 1978. Geary collected eight Daytime Emmy Award wins and numerous nominations throughout his illustrious soap career.
While Geary was one half of the “GH” supercouple, Luke & Laura, with Genie Francis during his days in Port Charles, in real life, he was married to his husband Claudio Gama. Geary and Gama exchanged vows in 2019. However, the couple first met in 1995. Since Geary’s retirement in 2015, they had been residing in Amsterdam together until Geary’s passing in 2025.
On what would have been Geary’s birthday, Gama took to social media to celebrate his late husband. Read on to discover more about the touching tribute.
Claudio Gama Shares Heartfelt Birthday Tribute
To honor his late husband on what would have been his 79th birthday, Claudio Gama took to Instagram to share a touching Reel featuring personal photos and special moments from their life together.
Gama paired the video with a heartfelt message, writing, “Happy birthday, my Love, me and Max miss you every day. You are always in our thoughts. We miss your sweet smile, your beautiful voice, and the loving hugs and cuddles you gave us every day. Rest in peace, my Love.”
The emotional tribute gave fans a glimpse into Geary’s life away from the spotlight while celebrating the actor’s memory on his special day.
Fans Remember Anthony Geary On His Special Day
Many fans took to the comments section to share birthday wishes and reflect on Geary’s lasting impact.
One fan wrote, “Happy Heavenly Birthday to one amazing person.”
Another commented, “Happy heavenly birthday, Tony!! Love and miss you!!”
A third shared, “A life lived through the energy of so much light, love, warmth, and enlightenment can never go dark. I’m sure that if you look up into the night sky, he is the star that draws you to its light.”
Others thanked Gama for continuing to share memories of the beloved actor. One supporter wrote, “Oh gosh… This song. Hugs to you, Claudio. Happy Birthday to Tony. Thank you for continuing to share him with us.”
The tribute quickly became a place for fans to celebrate Geary’s life and remember the impact he had on daytime television.
Anthony Geary’s Daytime Television Legacy
While Geary is best known for portraying Luke Spencer on “General Hospital,” the role was not his first soap opera opportunity.
The actor got his daytime start in 1971 on “Bright Promise,” where he portrayed David Lockhart for a year. He later joined “The Young and the Restless” in 1973, appearing briefly as George Curtis.
Geary first arrived in Port Charles in 1978 and portrayed Luke Spencer continuously until 1984. He then took a nearly decade-long hiatus before returning to the soap in 1993, where he reprised his role of Luke Spencer until his retirement in 2015.
Although Geary retired from full-time acting, he made a brief return to the series in 2017. The appearance marked his final time on-screen as Luke Spencer before his passing in 2025.
More than a decade after stepping away from “General Hospital,” Geary continues to be remembered by fans and loved ones alike. As Claudio Gama’s birthday tribute demonstrated, the actor’s legacy extends far beyond his work on television, with those closest to him continuing to celebrate his life and memory.
