Anthony Geary, who has played one of daytime dramas most iconic roles, Luke Spencer, is leaving General Hospital. He joined the show in 1978 and left the show in 1984, then returned in 1993 through the present.

He'll shoot scenes through June and then return to Amsterdam, where he now resides.

Geary had back surgery last year and said that's when it became clear that his time is not infinite. He adds that he is at peace with leaving the show.

Reps at ABC say that Geary would have an open door to return for a guest appearance.

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