John Stamos pays moving tribute to 'Grey's Anatomy' co-star Anthony Geary: 'He showed up for me'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Actor John Stamos has paid tribute to ‘General Hospital’ legend and co-star Anthony Geary, reflecting on the veteran actor’s lasting impact on his life and career.
Stamos credited Geary with offering support at a crucial moment, saying he showed up when it mattered the most, underscoring the deep bond they shared both on and off screen.
John Stamos mourns loss of Anthony Geary
Following the death of 78-year-old Geary, Stamos is honoring his friend and former co-star.
Stamos shared a moving tribute to Geary on Instagram, revealing that their friendship extended beyond his time on the ABC show.
Stamos shared five photos of himself with Geary, including two from back in the day.
“I am deeply saddened by the passing of my friend and former costar, Tony Geary,” Stamos began his caption.
“I was only 19 years old on my first job, General Hospital, and Tony could not have been kinder or more welcoming. At that age, everything feels big. He made it feel safe.”
Stamos admitted that he was “mesmerized” by Geary and would constantly stay after work to watch and learn from him.
“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,” he shared.
Lasting impact of AnthonyGeary on John Stamos' life and career
“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. 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. That was Tony. He showed up — quietly and generously,” the Stamos stated.
Stamos ended his tribute by reiterating that Geary continues to be and will always be part of his acting foundation.
“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.”
Anthony Geary dies after surgery complications
Geary, the Emmy-winning actor who became a daytime television icon as Luke Spencer on 'General Hospital' died on Sunday, December 14, following complications from an operation three days earlier.
His death was confirmed by his husband, Claudio Gama, who described the loss as sudden and devastating.
