General Hospital stars past and present, including Emma Samms, who played Holly, are paying tribute to the late, great Anthony Geary. The actor who played Luke Spencer for decades, winning 8 Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, passed away on December 14, at the age of 78. General Hospital stars remember Anthony Geary"My heart was already breaking about the Rob Reiner news.. but now," Samms posted on X, adding a broken heart emoji, "💔." As Holly Sutton, Samms captured Luke's heart, and was embraced by the viewers -- no easy feat. Luke and Holly's romance was enhanced by the James Ingram and Patt Austin hit song, "Baby, Come to Me." In fact, GH's use of the song sent it back to the top of the charts! Luke's love was always going to be Laura, but there can be no denying that Holly held a special place in his heart. Jacob Young remembers his General Hospital dad View this post on Instagram Instagram Post"I’m at a loss for words over the passing of my mentor, on-screen father, and dear friend, Anthony Geary," wrote, on Instagram, Jacob Young, a Daytime Emmy-winner for his portrayal of Lucky. (Young assumed the role after Jonathan Jackson vacated the part.) "He gave so much to his craft and cared deeply about his fellow actors. Even after my time on General Hospital, we always remained close, and I will forever be grateful for his guidance, generosity, and friendship. RIP Tony.John Stamos remembers Anthony Geary View this post on Instagram Instagram Post"I am deeply saddened by the passing of my friend and former co-star, Tony Geary," wrote John Stamos, who played Albert "Blackie" Parrish on GH," on Instagram. "Coming on the heels of the tragic deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, whom I admired immensely -- this feels like a heartbreaking moment for so many of us who grew up watching and learning from these giants of our craft. "I was only 19 years old on my first job, General Hospital, and Tony could not have been kinder or more welcoming," Stamos continued. "At that age, everything feels big. He made it feel safe. I was mesmerized by his acting. I would stay after my scenes were finished just to watch him work — not because I had to, but because I wanted to learn. Watching Tony was like watching someone rewrite the rules in real time. He changed the face of daytime television. And in very real ways, he changed my life. "What always stood out to me was how real he was. He never fell into the traps or tricks that can happen when you’re doing the volume needed for an hour show every day," Stamos continued. "He attacked every character and every script with honesty, intelligence, and fearlessness. There was no autopilot with Tony — ever. He was truly one of a kind. "When he showed up for me when I got a star on the Walk of Fame, it meant the world to me," Stamos recollects. "That was Tony. He showed up — quietly and generously. I wrote about him in my book because he is part of my foundation as an actor. He will always be part of my work. The way he committed, the way he listened, the way he elevated everyone around him — I carry that with me still. Thank you, Tony, for your brilliance, your kindness, and for setting the bar so impossibly high. You really stood out. Rest easy, my friend."Sarah Joy Brown remembers General Hospital uncle, Anthony Geary View this post on Instagram Instagram PostBrown played Carly, Bobbie's (Jacklyn Zeman) long-lost daughter. Before Carly finally told Bobbie the truth, Luke had gotten wind of Carly's ties to the Spencer clan. The two actors had scenes in which Luke called Carly out for her duplicity. "Rest well, dear Tony," Brown posted on Instagram, "❣️ Sending my love and condolences to all who knew and loved him. When I first started, GH, Tony was one of my greatest supporters. He gave me the courage to play outside the box and follow my instincts. I can’t imagine playing Carly Spencer without him as my uncle Luke. I adored every single minute of working with him. 🥀🕊️."Catch all-new episodes of General Hospital weekdays on ABC and Hulu.