Beth Peters, a veteran actress and singer best known for playing the recurring role of Mrs. Whitaker on General Hospital, has died. She was 92. The passing was confirmed by Peters’ son, Sean Williams, who told Variety she died on Thursday, March 14, in central Florida after a short illness. An exact cause of death was not given. In an obituary provided to Variety by Williams, Peters’ General Hospital character description reads, “The motherly Mrs. Whitaker dispensed country wisdom from her farm kitchen in Beecher’s Corners, serving as a surrogate mother to Laura Spencer, played by Genie Francis, as the teenager’s story arc saw her fall in love with Luke Spencer, portrayed by Anthony Geary.” Peters appeared in eight episodes of the iconic ABC soap opera from 1980 to 1982 and returned in 1983 and 1994. Her other television credits include Quantum Leap, Mr. Belvedere, Beyond Belief, Simon and Simon, The Waltons, and Highway to Heaven.
- 3/20/2024
- TV Insider
General Hospital star Beth Peters has sadly passed away at the age of 92. For those familiar with the iconic soap, she played the role of Mrs. Whitaker in the 1980s. Keep reading for more details on what caused her death and the legacy she left behind.
General Hospital Star Beth Peters Dead At 92
It has not been an easy time in Port Charles with the passing of Jackie Zeman, Sonya Eddy, Robyn Bernard, and Tyler Christopher. Yet, the show must go on and it has, bringing back Steve Burton in the role of Jason Morgan to excite fans. Unfortunately, another General Hospital cast member has taken their final bow. Beth Peters, who played the role of Mrs. Whitaker, passed away on Thursday, March 14th. She was 92 years young, per Variety. Her role on Gh was short-lived, just eight episodes, but it was impactful.
‘General Hospital’ logo/Credit: ABC YouTube
According to her obituary,...
General Hospital Star Beth Peters Dead At 92
It has not been an easy time in Port Charles with the passing of Jackie Zeman, Sonya Eddy, Robyn Bernard, and Tyler Christopher. Yet, the show must go on and it has, bringing back Steve Burton in the role of Jason Morgan to excite fans. Unfortunately, another General Hospital cast member has taken their final bow. Beth Peters, who played the role of Mrs. Whitaker, passed away on Thursday, March 14th. She was 92 years young, per Variety. Her role on Gh was short-lived, just eight episodes, but it was impactful.
‘General Hospital’ logo/Credit: ABC YouTube
According to her obituary,...
- 3/19/2024
- by Amanda Lauren
- TV Shows Ace
Beth Peters, an actor and singer who had a recurring role on “General Hospital,” died on March 14 in central Florida after a short illness. She was 92.
In the early 1980s, Peters appeared in eight episodes of the popular ABC soap opera as the character Mrs. Whitaker. In an obituary for Peters provided to Variety by her son, her character description reads, “The motherly Mrs. Whitaker dispensed country wisdom from her farm kitchen in Beecher’s Corners, serving as a surrogate mother to Laura Spencer, played by Genie Francis, as the teenager’s story arc saw her fall in love with Luke Spencer, portrayed by Anthony Geary.”
Peters started her acting and singing career as a teenager in coastal New Jersey. In 1955, she appeared on Broadway for the first time as an extra for the play “Inherit the Wind,” later taking on the role of Mrs. Brady in the last months of the show’s production.
In the early 1980s, Peters appeared in eight episodes of the popular ABC soap opera as the character Mrs. Whitaker. In an obituary for Peters provided to Variety by her son, her character description reads, “The motherly Mrs. Whitaker dispensed country wisdom from her farm kitchen in Beecher’s Corners, serving as a surrogate mother to Laura Spencer, played by Genie Francis, as the teenager’s story arc saw her fall in love with Luke Spencer, portrayed by Anthony Geary.”
Peters started her acting and singing career as a teenager in coastal New Jersey. In 1955, she appeared on Broadway for the first time as an extra for the play “Inherit the Wind,” later taking on the role of Mrs. Brady in the last months of the show’s production.
- 3/18/2024
- by Jaden Thompson
- Variety Film + TV
The Tangled Web of Power and Deception Blackmail, a tool for the desperate or the devious, has woven its way through the tapestry of General Hospital‘s storied history. The intricate plots of manipulation and control reveal the lengths characters will go to achieve their ends. Let’s unravel some of the most cunning blackmail schemes that have left an indelible mark on this beloved soap opera. Luke and Laura’s Complicated Dance The tale of Luke Spencer and Laura Webber is one steeped in controversy and complex emotion. Luke’s dark past includes a moment that is difficult to reconcile, as he raped...
- 12/27/2023
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Evan Ellingson, best known for his roles in "My Sister's Keeper," "CSI: Miami," and "24," has died at the age of 35.
According to TMZ, who spoke to Ellingson's father, Michael, the former child star died in his home in San Bernardino, California, and the circumstances surrounding his death are unclear at the moment, although officials do not suspect any foul play.
Ellingson started his career as a child actor at the age of 13, starring in the popular daytime television soap opera, "General Hospital," where he played the role of young Luke Spencer. Soon after, he went on to star as a young Christopher Titus in comedian's own Fox sitcom "Titus," which is best known for its unique setting, where a "neutral space" featured standup routines that explored facets of interpersonal relationships. By this time, Ellingson had made a name for himself and was soon set on the track of memorable sitcom...
According to TMZ, who spoke to Ellingson's father, Michael, the former child star died in his home in San Bernardino, California, and the circumstances surrounding his death are unclear at the moment, although officials do not suspect any foul play.
Ellingson started his career as a child actor at the age of 13, starring in the popular daytime television soap opera, "General Hospital," where he played the role of young Luke Spencer. Soon after, he went on to star as a young Christopher Titus in comedian's own Fox sitcom "Titus," which is best known for its unique setting, where a "neutral space" featured standup routines that explored facets of interpersonal relationships. By this time, Ellingson had made a name for himself and was soon set on the track of memorable sitcom...
- 11/6/2023
- by Debopriyaa Dutta
- Slash Film
The tributes continue to pour in for General Hospital star Jacklyn Zeman, who sadly passed away on Wednesday, May 10, with many of her current and former co-stars sharing their condolences. General Hospital legend Anthony Geary, who played Zeman’s brother Luke Spencer on-screen up until 2015 when he retired, expressed his heartache over his friend’s passing. “For 40 years, I was fortunate enough to play Jackie Zeman’s big brother on General Hospital. In all those years, I never heard her utter one disparaging word about any actor, crew member, or co-worker. In fact, I never heard Jackie express an unkind word about anyone, ever,” Geary said in a statement to TVLine. “In a highly competitive profession where ego, feelings, and emotions are bread and butter, I’ve found this quality to be extremely rare. I expect it will be even more rare now that dear Jackie is gone,” he continued.
- 5/12/2023
- TV Insider
Peter Hansen, who appeared as the steady Lee Baldwin on the ABC soap opera General Hospital in parts of five decades, died Sunday in Santa Clarita, Calif., his family reported. He was 95.
Hansen was seen on the weekday serial from 1965 until 2004 and earned a supporting actor Daytime Emmy Award in 1979. His character started out as an addiction counselor at the hospital and went on to serve as mayor of Port Charles (he lost to Anthony Geary's Luke Spencer in one heated election but eventually took over the post). Later, Lee returned...
Hansen was seen on the weekday serial from 1965 until 2004 and earned a supporting actor Daytime Emmy Award in 1979. His character started out as an addiction counselor at the hospital and went on to serve as mayor of Port Charles (he lost to Anthony Geary's Luke Spencer in one heated election but eventually took over the post). Later, Lee returned...
- 4/11/2017
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
General Hospital fans have one question they ask repeatedly, and it’s a fair question. Will Luke Spencer ever return? Will Anthony Geary ever reprise his role as the love of Laura Spencer’s life? Theirs is one of the greatest soap opera love stories of all time. Everyone knows Luke and Laura, even if they don’t watch soaps. They know this couple as being one of the most famous on-screen couples of all time, and when he left the show it destroyed some people. Fans have been wondering if he might return simply because we all know that Tracy Quatermaine’s actress
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- 4/8/2017
- by Tiffany Raiford
- TVovermind.com
With eight wins in the Best Actor category, Anthony Geary is already the most awarded performer in Daytime Emmy history for playing Luke Spencer in "General Hospital," a role he left last year. But does Geary have the goods to bring home that ninth trophy to tie him with all-time Emmy record holder Cloris Leachman? -Break- Subscribe to Gold Derby Breaking News Alerts & Experts’ Latest Emmy Predictions As it has done since 2013, the television academy has released the reels submitted to judges in the acting categories for viewers to watch and evaluate online. These performance reels were evaluated during the pre-nominations round, and the nominees and winners were decided by that vote. Below: A recap of the submissions in the Best Actor race, including an analysis of each performance in relation to range, sympathy and impact – the key components of a winning entry. Tyler Christopher, "General Hospital" Submission Len...
- 4/12/2016
- Gold Derby
This year's 10 pre-nominees for Best Actor at the Daytime Emmys include the defending champion, Anthony Geary ("General Hospital"). He's already by far the most awarded soap opera actor with eight wins to date (next in line are Erika Slezak and Justin Deas with six apiece), but if he wins for the ninth time he'll achieve an even bigger record by tying Cloris Leachman as the most awarded actor in Emmy history, Daytime or Primetime. -Break- Daytime Emmy Awards pre-nominations: 'Y&R' leads with 23, 'Days' at 20 Geary might also be the sentimental favorite. After playing the iconic role of Luke Spencer on and off since 1978, the 68-year-old actor decided to leave the show last year, so the TV academy may decide to give him a farewell hug for his decades of work. His first Best Actor Emmy came in 1982. There was a long gap between that victory and his next, but...
- 3/1/2016
- Gold Derby
If you’re one of the General Hospital faithful disappointed with Anthony Geary‘s much-heralded exit earlier this week, things are looking up: You may get to watch it happen all over again!
Despite earlier this year saying this summer would be his last on the ABC soap, Geary is thinking about coming back, EW.com reports.
“If the story is interesting to me and it works out, I may come back to the show for six weeks or so,” Geary told the site.
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In May, the eight-time Daytime...
Despite earlier this year saying this summer would be his last on the ABC soap, Geary is thinking about coming back, EW.com reports.
“If the story is interesting to me and it works out, I may come back to the show for six weeks or so,” Geary told the site.
Related General Hospital: Did You Approve of Luke’s Farewell?
In May, the eight-time Daytime...
- 7/30/2015
- TVLine.com
Anthony Geary‘s final episode playing Luke Spencer on ABC soap opera General Hospital aired on Monday, bidding the actor and the character goodbye. Anthony Geary’s ‘General Hospital’ Exit Geary’s final moments on General Hospital saw him, as Luke, at the docks in Port Charles. “I’m leaving Port Charles, Sonny,” Luke said to Maurice Benard‘s character. […]
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- 7/28/2015
- by Chelsea Regan
- Uinterview
Soap fans, grab extra tissues! July 27 marked the final appearance of Anthony Geary as Luke Spencer on General Hospital. The actor, 68, debuted on the show way back on Nov. 20, 1978 as wicked Bobbie’s bad boy big brother. Originally, Luke was set to be killed off, but reaction to Geary’s portrayal was so strong the character was given a reprieve! What’s next for the actor, who’s already back in his “home away from home” of Amsterdam? “Act 3, curtain up and I’m there — center [...]...
- 7/28/2015
- Us Weekly
Not our Luuuuuke! It's the day many soap opera fans were absolutely dreading. After 28 years of playing Luke Spencer, actor Anthony Geary's final episode on General Episode aired Monday afternoon. While fans had almost three months to prepare for the emotional farewell, today's episode still provided plenty of feels for loyal watchers of the Emmy winning series. In the final hour, Luke made amends with his daughter Lulu (Emme Rylan) after confessing to mobster Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) that it felt right to leave Port Charles for good. But after some digging, it appears fans are divided as to whether or not General Hospital delivered on Luke's final...
- 7/28/2015
- E! Online
Even if you’ve never watched a single episode of ABC’s General Hospital, there’s a good chance you’ve heard the names Luke Spencer and/or Anthony Geary.
The former is one half of Luke-and-Laura, the supercouple whose wedding was an historic TV event and whose exploits dominated daytime television in the 1970s and ’80s.
The latter is Luke’s portrayer, an eight-time Daytime Emmy winner who in Monday’s episode bid farewell to the soap he called home, off and on, since 1978.
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The former is one half of Luke-and-Laura, the supercouple whose wedding was an historic TV event and whose exploits dominated daytime television in the 1970s and ’80s.
The latter is Luke’s portrayer, an eight-time Daytime Emmy winner who in Monday’s episode bid farewell to the soap he called home, off and on, since 1978.
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- 7/27/2015
- TVLine.com
Eight-time Daytime Emmy winner Tony Geary will once and for all wrap his decades-long General Hospital run on Monday, July 27 — and ABC is doing its best to make sure you don’t miss a minute of Luke Spencer’s exit storyline.
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The sudser’s new promo touts a grand, week-long farewell to the character who has toiled for the mob, saved the world from a big freeze, had Elizabeth Taylor crash his wedding, skinny-dipped with Emma Samms and…. I’m sorry, what was I saying?...
RelatedGeneral Hospital’s Anthony Geary to Exit: ‘I Don’t Want to Die on the Gh Set’
The sudser’s new promo touts a grand, week-long farewell to the character who has toiled for the mob, saved the world from a big freeze, had Elizabeth Taylor crash his wedding, skinny-dipped with Emma Samms and…. I’m sorry, what was I saying?...
- 7/21/2015
- TVLine.com
Luke Spencer has less than a month left in Port Charles.
After 37 years on General Hospital, Anthony Geary‘s final episode will air Monday, July 27, The Associated Press reports.
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“I’m just weary of the grind and have been for 20 years,” the eight-time Daytime Emmy winner said in May after announcing his exit. “I really don’t want to die, collapsing in a heap, on that Gh set one day. That wouldn’t be too poetic.”
Geary’s departure has allowed for a few key Gh reunions, including...
After 37 years on General Hospital, Anthony Geary‘s final episode will air Monday, July 27, The Associated Press reports.
RelatedGeneral Hospital: Jonathan Jackson to Return for Luke’s Farewell
“I’m just weary of the grind and have been for 20 years,” the eight-time Daytime Emmy winner said in May after announcing his exit. “I really don’t want to die, collapsing in a heap, on that Gh set one day. That wouldn’t be too poetic.”
Geary’s departure has allowed for a few key Gh reunions, including...
- 6/29/2015
- TVLine.com
Anthony Geary shot his last episode of General Hospital on Tuesday, June 23, retiring from the soap opera after over 30 years. Anthony Geary Retires From General Hospital Geary spent three decades on the ABC soap playing Luke Spencer. He joined the soap in 1978 and was a regular until 1984. Geary spent almost 10 […]
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The post Anthony Geary Films Final Episode Of ‘General Hospital’ appeared first on uInterview.
- 6/25/2015
- by Olivia Truffaut-Wong
- Uinterview
Anthony Geary bid adieu to “General Hospital” on Tuesday after more than three decades of portraying Luke Spencer, taping his final episodes of the ABC soap. As might be expected, the farewell was an emotional one, with Geary’s co-stars pouring out their hearts on social media in tribute to their departing co-star. Ryan Carnes, who plays Lucas Jones on the series, posted a picture with Geary, calling him a “living legend.” Also Read: Genie Francis on 'General Hospital' Return, Jonathan Jackson and Off-Screen Relationship With Anthony Geary “On set send-off today at #Gh @GeneralHospital with the living #legend himself #AnthonyGeary,...
- 6/24/2015
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
Two former "General Hospital" stars are set to return to the ABC soap for a big goodbye.
Entertainment Weekly reports that Jonathan Jackson and Nathan Parsons will be back as Lucky and Ethan Spencer, respectively, and will star in "a short arc" that will serve as a farewell to their onscreen dad, Luke. "Gh" vet Anthony Geary, who's played Luke Spencer on and off since 1978, is retiring from the show later this season.
No details about the episodes were provided. Geary is one half of famous couple Luke and Laura, whose wedding was a TV sensation back in 1981.
Jackson first appeared on the show back in 1993, reprising the role over the years, until he officially left the series in 2011. He's currently a regular on fellow ABC show "Nashville," a gig he's held since 2012. Parsons left "Gh" in 2013, and currently stars on The CW's "The Originals."
No word yet on when...
Entertainment Weekly reports that Jonathan Jackson and Nathan Parsons will be back as Lucky and Ethan Spencer, respectively, and will star in "a short arc" that will serve as a farewell to their onscreen dad, Luke. "Gh" vet Anthony Geary, who's played Luke Spencer on and off since 1978, is retiring from the show later this season.
No details about the episodes were provided. Geary is one half of famous couple Luke and Laura, whose wedding was a TV sensation back in 1981.
Jackson first appeared on the show back in 1993, reprising the role over the years, until he officially left the series in 2011. He's currently a regular on fellow ABC show "Nashville," a gig he's held since 2012. Parsons left "Gh" in 2013, and currently stars on The CW's "The Originals."
No word yet on when...
- 6/4/2015
- by Katie Roberts
- Moviefone
From Nashville to Port Charles! Jonathan Jackson is headed back to General Hospital, Entertainment Weekly confirmed on Wednesday, June 3. The Nashville star will also be joined by his former TV brother Nathan Parsons. Jackson, 33, and Parsons, 26, will reprise their roles as Lucky Spencer and Ethan Lovett, respectively, to send off General Hospital veteran Anthony Geary. Geary played their father, Luke Spencer, on the smash ABC soap opera. Jackson, who won five Daytime Emmy awards for his Gh work, left the series in 2011 after a [...]...
- 6/4/2015
- Us Weekly
“General Hospital” fans can celebrate the return of two characters before bidding goodbye to a third. Jonathan Jackson and Nathan Parsons are returning to the ABC soap opera for a limited arc to coincide with Anthony Geary’s last days on the daytime drama, insiders close to the show told TheWrap. Jackson, who left in 2011, will reprise the role of Lucky Spencer, son of Luke Spencer, played by Geary. Parsons will be back as Luke’s other son, Ethan. Also Read: Anthony Geary Quits 'General Hospital' After 37 Years Playing Luke Spencer After leaving “General Hospital” in 2011, 33-year-old Jackson joined the cast of “Nashville,...
- 6/4/2015
- by Debbie Emery
- The Wrap
Before Luke Spencer puts Port Charles in his rearview mirror, he’ll encounter a former flame.
Emma Samms, whose Holly Sutton-Scorpio was once involved in a love triangle with Luke and Robert Scorpio, will reprise her General Hospital role ahead of Anthony Geary’s departure.
Executive producer Frank Valentini announced the news Monday via Twitter.
.@EmmaSamms1 is coming back to @GeneralHospital !! Very excited!! #Gh
— Frank Valentini (@valentinifrank) June 1, 2015
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Samms last appeared on the show in Aug. 2013, as Holly searched for Jerry Jacks and his cure for polonium poisoning. No word yet on what will...
Emma Samms, whose Holly Sutton-Scorpio was once involved in a love triangle with Luke and Robert Scorpio, will reprise her General Hospital role ahead of Anthony Geary’s departure.
Executive producer Frank Valentini announced the news Monday via Twitter.
.@EmmaSamms1 is coming back to @GeneralHospital !! Very excited!! #Gh
— Frank Valentini (@valentinifrank) June 1, 2015
RelatedGeneral Hospital Recasts Dillon Quartermaine
Samms last appeared on the show in Aug. 2013, as Holly searched for Jerry Jacks and his cure for polonium poisoning. No word yet on what will...
- 6/1/2015
- TVLine.com
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