Anna finds Anthony's body, but is unable to charge Heather, who has come up with an alibi. In January 2021, Lesley showed up to defend Laura in an argument she was having with Cyrus Renault. In 1981, they break up and Jeff has an affair with Diana, who finally tells Jeff that P.J. In the 1970s, the city was named Port Charles, New York. Jeff is angry and jealous as their feelings develop into an affair. In 1976, Dr. Rick Webber was on sabbatical in Africa and presumed to have died in a plane crash. Ironically, Jeff wants to name their new child "Steven Lars" if it's a boy. In 1972, he got the lead as a fanatical snakecharmer in the horror movie, Stanley. Lee and Gail's friendship with Rick and Lesley was briefly strained because of the divorce, and each of their devotion to their children, but by the time of Luke and Laura's wedding, Lee had come to forgive Laura and put the past behind him. In the 1960s, he was cast as Flight Engineer and top turret gunner Technical Sgt. He was ambitious and ruthless, hoping a conviction would guarantee him a state senate seat. To Heather's horror, Dr. Katz referred to her as his one failure. Upon her arrival in Port Charles, Lesley joined the staff at General Hospital, and one of her first patients, Florence Grey, turned out to be the wife of a man shed had an affair with years ago! By the time she kidnaps "Victor," Jason, with the help of John McBain, has figured out Heather switched the babies, and that Heather has Sam's baby. Portrayed by [32] On October 18, 2022, it was announced that the role had been recast with actor William R. She is hospitalized and lapses into a coma. After Jeff and Monica have a fight, Heather comforts him and they have sex. Thankfully, in 2006, Laura was brought out of her catatonic state temporarily and Luke staged a fake wedding to make her happy before she left them again. Nikolas Cassadine Lucky SpencerLulu Spencer(adoptive; via Laura) [8] Brown left the series on December 12, 1985,[9] and made brief guest appearances on February 21 to March 2, 1989, June 29 to August 9, 1989, October 24 to November 9, 1989, and from July 10, 1990, to late 1990, before returning on September 30, 1992, on a recurring status. In major casting news, General Hospital has finally cast the role of Dr. Jeff Webber (previously played by Richard Dean Anderson from 1976-1981) and his wife, Carolyn Webber. Disappointed, Lila kicks Tracy out of the mansion. In early 1989, Gail meets Monica while she is away on a medical convention and gives her information as to the whereabouts of the daughter (Dawn Winthrop) Monica gave up for adoption. He was portrayed by Richard Dean Anderson from 1976 until 1981. For Australian writer, see. In 1979, Rick and Monica rekindled their romance even though she had since married Dr. Alan Quartermaine. Heather is seen again when Damian Spinelli looks for information on Franco's long-lost daughter. Edward and Lila were legally married, although the divorce papers ended up in the hands of Jimmy Lee, who held them over his head for months. Deceased He met and married Dr. Simone Ravelle, an African-American pediatrician, in 1988. On November 21, 2012, as Tracy grieves for Edward, she envisions him reuniting with Lila as they walk into the afterlife together. [13] They support his decision to have Dominique's embryo transplanted into Lucy Coe when Dominique dies and later are present when Scotty prepares to marry the scheming Katherine Bell which does not go through thanks to Lucy's interference. Desperately wanting the job, Heather gives Diana a forged letter of recommendation. The two return to Port Charles where Heather gets a job as a nanny to the Taylors' new son, Peter "PJ" Taylor, Jr, who is actually her son. Tracy, desperate to remain in her father's good graces, pushed Mitch, who had ties to organized crime to marry her. In response, he has an affair with Heather Grant, a scheming nanny who wants Jeff to herself. Laura went to Luke with information that both of his sons, Lucky and Ethan, had . Heather tells Ryan about the visit from Dante Falconeri and Sam McCall about finding Esme's nanny Maggie Fitzgerald, who knows Ryan, and it's time for them to break out of Spring Ridge and they'll bring Esme with them. Joe Kelly is a fictional character from the ABC Daytime soap opera, General Hospital. Heather also becomes fixated on Sam, intent on ruining her life. Duration After the divorce, she soon married Tom Baldwin in an effort to push Steve away and show him she was over him. Steve Hardy and Audrey finally married and Steve adopted Tommy. She finally confessed her affair to Tom and a DNA test was done, showing that Harrison was his father. Business; Politics; Military; Elections; Law; Immigration; Technology. Jason was murdered in early 1989. Eventually Ruby warms to Elizabeth and gives her a job at Kelly's. Dr. Jeff Webber arrives in the spring of 1976 after graduating from medical school. However, from the minute she leaves Ferncliff, she stirs up trouble. In 2002, Luke and Laura reconciled and planned to remarry. Susan Moore is a fictional character from the ABC original daytime soap opera, General Hospital. The duo will portray Jeff and Carolyn Webber, Elizabeth's ( Rebecca Herbst) parents, who've been missing from the canvas for an extended period. In May 2013, Scott opted not to invite Lee, Gail, & Serena to his & Laura's wedding, but rather keep it small and intimate. Rick Webber, Jr. After Heather and Tracy have Edward committed, Luke helps bring Heather's schemes to light. She moves into the Spencer home with Lesley to help take care of Lulu while Lulu's parents, Luke and Laura are absent. [1] Created by Frank and Doris Hursley, who originally set it in a general hospital (hence the title), in an unnamed fictional city. Ruby began dating Dan Rooney, a General Hospital administrator who had earlier been turned down by Jessie when he asked her to marry him. Susan discover while having ultrasound she was carrying twins this added even more pressure on her because now should would be on the run with two babies. Menu. The character was first introduced in 1976 and was played by actor Richard Dean Anderson until his exit in 1981. General Hospital Soon after this, Joe, who had begun to realize that Heather was still an evil conniver, found Scotty and Heather in bed, and rallied at the two for their betrayal. He is the son of the late, Lars Webber and his wife, Helene Webber and the older half-brother of Dr. Jeff Webber. Heather learns that she's becoming a grandmother as Esme is pregnant with her first child from her one-night stand with Spencer Cassadine's father, Nikolas. Parents Lila Quartermaine is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera General Hospital. She escapes and tries to kidnap Danny, Jason and Sam's son, again, but is thwarted; first by Stephen Clay, then by Rafe Kovich, Jr. She tries to kill Olivia, but ends up stabbing Steve instead. Lee defends Edward when he is accused of having murdered Mary Mae Ward's son Bradley whom Edward was the illegitimate father of. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. The following year, Jimmy Lee's mother, Beatrice, came to town, revealing herself to be nothing like how Edward remembered her, and stirred up more trouble, trying to further blackmail the family, but after accidentally swallowing Lila's heart medication, died herself. Gail is mentioned by Monica as having visited her with Lesley and Audrey. Joe's romance with Heather ends abruptly when he finds her in bed with his former close friend Scott Baldwin. She also is fixated on Luke, who is now dating Anna Devane. Monica's belief that her son, Alan Jr., had been fathered by Rick Webber was proven false when Lila pointed out a birth mark on the baby that was a family trademark. However, the happiness is short lived and Lesley is killed in a car accident in March 1984. Edward and Lila had a scandal of their own in early 1983 when it was revealed that Lila had not legally divorced her first husband, Crane Tolliver, who through Susan Moore blackmailed the Quartermaines. Shortly after this, Heather set up a frantic Cynthia Elliott in a waterfront cheap hotel and arranged Dr. Katz to find her there, leading to Cynthia shooting him. Ultimately, Lesley helped deliver Monicas baby and found out it was Ricks son. Her first major success was the album Blue (1971). After a one-night stand with Rick, Monica was pregnant and wasn't sure if the father was her husband Alan or her lover Rick. Longtime General Hospital viewers will recall that David Hamilton was a professor and a former college roommate of Rick Webber (then played by Michael Gregory) who had been paralyzed in an accident that killed his wife and children. Bludgeoned with a candlestick by Scott Baldwin . After Susan kicks Alan out because he refuses to divorce Monica, he arranges for a divorce in January 1982 and they reunite. In 2017, Lesley returned to attend Lauras wedding to Kevin Collins, and once again ended up officiating at the ceremony! This caused concerned nurse Annie Logan to investigate Bradshaw's practices, and although Ruby was grateful to Dr. Bradshaw, Anne proved that he was becoming negligent in surgery because of exhaustion. It has been going strong ever since. When Heather reveals she is pregnant, Jeff tells her to have an abortion. February 18, 2023 by Han. In response, the actress' Port Charles fam reacted well, much the same way that we did. Storylines . While in the attic of their old home, Laura remembers a terrifying incident that occurred in the summer of 1978. General Hospital. The saintly wife of wicked billionaire Edward Quartermaine and mother to warring siblings Alan and Tracy, Lila is the matriarch of the Quartermaine family,[23] dispensing advice and intervening in conflicts when necessary. Susan soon learns Heather and Scott were working together and bars him from getting any money. Amy developed a crush on Alan Quartermaine and reported Monica's activities to Alan even though he didn't return her affections. Characters created by Robert Mason Pollock, Characters introduced by Jill Farren Phelps, Covered up the death of Theresa Carter and buried her body [1978], Tried to inject Laura Webber with a syringe containing a medication to erase her memory [1978], Held prisoner and tortured for ten months in Africa by revolutionaries and presumed deceased [1976], Held hostage at gunpoint by two men and forced to perform surgery on a third [Jun 17-18, 1986], Bludgeoned to death with a candlestick by. While gone, she met an African-American doctor named Harrison Davis. This saved the Quartermaines from ruin during one of ELQ's darkest hours. Following Gregory's departure, the role was re-cast with Chris Robinson, who remained with the series until November 26, 1986. While working with Scotty as his secretary on the waterfront redevelopment project, Heather took an instant resentment to his new partner D.L. Mitch Williams was introduced as the D.A. In 1984, Robinson was a spokesman for Vicks Formula 44 cough syrup. Robinson began his career as an actor in the 1950s. The role was played by Senait Ashenafi from June 10, 1994, to May 15, 1998. But that didnt stop Lesley from standing up when needed, like protesting Cyrus plans for the hospital! Ruby eventually becomes the owner of Kelly's Diner after her friend Rose Kelly moved away. Simone went away with her mother for a while after the loss. Heather finally meets her daughter after Esme was remanded to Spring Ridge until her upcoming trial for revenge porn against Cameron Webber and Josslyn Jacks. Jeff Webber is a fictional character from the ABC daytime drama General Hospital. [2][3] She was quickly replaced by Mary O'Brien in September 1977. [10] Gail is last seen in 2004 at the funeral of Lila Quartermaine. When Heather returned to Kelly's diner to gather her things, Joe's stepmother, Rose, confronted Heather, and a fight ensued. Lila continued to confide to Edward's talking portrait for quite a while afterwards, but Edward was revealed to be alive in 1991 and living on an island in the Pacific. The Taylors let her go, believing her obsession is unhealthy. In the case of . The following year, Amy is thrilled to discover that Laura is alive and back in Port Charles, but in early 1984, she grieves along with the Webbers when Lesley is supposedly killed in a car accident. was really Alans child after all. August 12, 2002Port Charles, New York Cameron hatched a few schemes to keep Lesley and Laura apart, but when he tried kidnapping her, Lesley grabbed the steering wheel and the car flew off the road, killing Cameron. Following Gregory's departure, the role was re-cast with Chris Robinson, who remained with the series until November 26, 1986. During the custody battle, Tom brought Simone's mother to town and she confessed that she and Harrison falsified the DNA test. Meanwhile, Rick romances Dr. Lesley Faulkner (Denise Alexander) in November 1976. [30] He was portrayed by Richard Dean Anderson[31] from 1976 until March 6, 1981. Following a sixteen-year absence, Robinson reprised the role from June 27 to August 30, 2002, at which point the character was murdered at the hands of Scott Baldwin on August 9, 2002. On October 1, 1980, Robin Mattson, known for her role as Hope Bauer on Guiding Light joined the cast as Heather Webber. Robinson is married to artist/actress Jacquie (ne Shane) Robinson,[1] and he has five sons from three previous marriages. Rick then marries Mike's biological mother, Ginny Blake (Judith Chapman) in August of that year and together they have a son, Rick Webber, Jr. in 1985. Sam is devastated by her baby's death, as is Jason. Audrey had in fact given birth to a boy she named Steven, after her true love, Steve Hardy. They marry in 1978, and Heather becomes the nanny of her own child, named P.J. Amy is mentioned by the visiting Richard Simmons in 2013 as being his favorite source for hospital gossip. Grandchildren General Hospital is the longest running American television serial drama, airing on ABC. The character was written out of the show in July 2004, when she died peacefully in her sleep off-screen. Rick returned to make peace with Alan after many years and to encourage Monica and Tracy to do the same. Moses.[33]. Lee and Gail are thrilled in 1997 when Scotty and Serena come back to town along with granddaughter Karen Wexler. 's files, Amy aided Alan by switching A.J. When a racist patient made a comment about Simone's show of affection toward Tom, he and Tom got into a scuffle. Monica Quartermaine(engaged; affair, 1977-80)Theresa Carter (affair, 1978; deceased) "Ruby Anderson" redirects here. Heather purchases LSD and puts it in Diana's drinking glass. Rick Webber. Diana realizes she will lose PJ if she doesn't marry Jeff. Heather later breaks out of Miscavige, and reveals that Franco is actually her son with Scott Baldwin. Rick Webber, Jr. (son with Ginny) Mike Webber (stepson with Ginny) Laura Webber (stepdaughter with Lesley) Blackie Parrish (adoptive son with Lesley) Flings & Affairs Theresa Carter (affair) Ginny Blake (affair while Lesley was presumed deceased) Monica Bard Quartermaine (engaged) Lesley Williams Crimes Committed Esme and her unborn baby were found by Spencer and Trina Robinson at the Haunted Star and was taken to the Hospital, where she was found to have hypothermia and has suffered from memory loss, which Kevin confirmed. Tom Hardy is a fictional character on the ABC Daytime soap opera, General Hospital. However, Anderson retired from acting, requiring General Hospital to recast the role. Ruby had no qualms about Dan and Jessie attending social events together when she was unavailable. GENERAL HOSPITAL Spoilers 2/28/23: Portia Has Another Secret! Crane Tolliver is revealed to be the killer. View all 434 comments. 13,772 likes. In July, Susan is devastated when Alan postpones his divorce, reunites with Monica, and tells Susan it is over for good. In the winter of 1979, General Hospital is placed under quarantine due to an outbreak of Lassa Fever and Steve falls ill. Rick Webber returned on April 2nd, 2013 as a ghost to Tracy and Monica. Her landlady, Mrs. Hadley arranges for the Taylors to adopt her son while concealing Heather's identity from the Taylors. Amy Vining is a fictional character on the ABC Daytime soap opera General Hospital. Heather becomes pregnant but does not tell Jeff. It is clear from the beginning that Amy has secret resentments against Laura who left for a seemingly better life and doesn't seem to appreciate it. Lesley finds out the truth and brings Laura home; Laura returns to the Vinings when she is homesick. [5] O'Brien was offered the chance to reprise the role in 1980 but refused. [14] Mills appeared on October 28 as Heather Webber. Surgeon This was the first interracial marriage on a daytime soap opera. Eileen PollockRobert Mason Pollock Heather is then revealed to be killing the citizens of Port Charles, claiming victims such as Brando Corbin and Britt Westbourne and attempting to kill Ava Jerome, Diane Miller and others. In 2002, Rick returned to town for Lauras re-marriage to Luke Spencer and was happy to see Lesley again. Although she never marries,[25] throughout the years Amy is flirtatious with many men of Port Charles. Over the years, she is beloved by all of Port Charles, including grandson Jason Quartermaine who, stricken with permanent amnesia after a car crash and wanting to distance himself from the family, takes the name "Jason Morgan" as a tribute to her. He is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Diana; their children: Amanda (Carson Snyder) Ahrens, Karen Ahrens, John "Jack" (Michelle) Ahrens II, and Susan Ahrens; grandchildren: Barrett Snyder- Ahrens, Alexander Ahrens and Paul Wilkins, Noelle Ahrens and John Ahrens III, and Autumn Ahrens; the Wilcox Clan; and his sweet dog, Princess Jazzy. In story, Liz (Rebecca Herbst) and Terry (Cassandra James) have traveled to Monterey, California, so Liz can go snooping in the Webber house (where . When Jeff suddenly disappears, Heather learns she is pregnant. Movies. "Heather W" sent a letter to serial killer Ryan saying she was his number-one fan. While Amy is a regular participant in Richard Simmons exercise classes, she causes a lot of trouble with her tattling on chubby Beverly DeFreest for eating a candy bar on a break, and not thinking before speaking, especially after Laura was raped. In honor of General Hospitals 60th anniversary, gonna leave these right here. Connolly was nominated for the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 1985.[4]. Part of the a360media Entertainment Group.Copyright a360media 2023. And in November 2022, Jeff finally returned to the canvas, although the role was recast with William Moses. Alan tracks her down and convinces her to come back to Port Charles with their son, Jason. On April 2, 2013, Rick appears as a ghost along with Alan and Emily Quartermaine (Natalia Livingston). October 29, 2022. [11] In October 2014, Mattson reprised her role as Heather again, airing into early 2015. It first aired in April 1963 on the ABC network. [20] On July 1, 1994, Meg Wyllie (who had previously appeared on "General Hospital" in two other roles) made her onscreen debut as the temporarily recast Lila until Lee's onscreen return on September 20, 1994. In everybody else's mind, she had, and when Anne and Jeremy departed Port Charles, Heather was there to bid her farewell. In 1976, Jeff Webber arrived in Port Charles fresh out of medical school and quickly became a doctor at General Hospital. Later that year, Amy is indirectly responsible for Laura's winding up at the Campus Disco the night she is raped by her future second husband, Luke Spencer, when Amy distractedly forgets to tell Laura that Scott will not be picking her up. Rick and Ginny leave Port Charles in the fall of 1986. Dr. Lesley Williams first appeared in March of 1973 with Denise Alexander in the role. While on sabbatical in Africa, Rick is presumed dead in a plane crash. Peter Taylor dies of a heart attack when he hears this, and in order to keep from losing her adopted son, Diana Taylor marries Jeff, who still does not know the child is his. His sister Terri soon followed. Appearing to kill Diana, Heather writes Anne's name in blood next to Diana's body. 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When Heather begins hallucinating, Jeff is forced to have her committed to Pine Circle Sanitarium in June 1979. Photo by Ricky Middlesworth/ABC. However, Jeff Webber, originally played by Richard Dean Anderson was mentioned in recent episodes. Todd asks for Heather's help, because Victor isn't breathing. Heather even used this scene as an excuse to taunt her mother, Alice, who had just arrived at Kelly's for her birthday dinner with Lesley. In September, Susan wins a million dollar trust fund for Jason, while Susan only receives $150,000. Best remembered as the first Dr. Rick Webber from daytime's General Hospital, he has also appeared in such iconic TV shows as The Fall Guy, Dynasty, The A Team, Quantum Leap, MacGyver, The Ghost Whisperer. Unaware that Nikolas held her daughter hostage in order for her to have the baby, then shipped her off to Cassadine Island after birth. Nieces and nephews [5] The following year, Lucky Spencer pays a visit on Ruby after Luke and Laura's truck is bombed at their Canadian restaurant. Carolyn Webber General Hospital Portrayed by Denise Crosby Current status Offscreen Duration 2022-23 First appearance October 28, 2022 (in a photo) October 31, 2022 (in person) Last appearance February 2, 2023 Cause/reason Left town Created by Chris Van Etten and Dan O'Connor Introduced by Frank Valentini Profile Gender Female Occupation [5], In early 1991, Bobbie comes across a patient she is sure is Luke, but Ruby immediately recognizes the man as Bill Eckert, Luke's cousin from the other side of the family whom they have been estranged with for years. Lesley Webber is a legacy character on GENERAL HOSPITAL, but since she doesnt appear very often these days, newer viewers can be forgiven for not being aware of her epic history in Port Charles. In January 1983, Scott uses Jason's trust fund for the renovation of the waterfront pier and builds a mall. Steve and Elizabeth have mentioned they were never close with either of their parents. Mitch then runs for governor of New York, and Edward agrees to give Tracy two million dollars, only to be spent on Mitch's race. But he still had feelings for former sister-in-law Terri Brock which prevented his relationship with Amy from moving forward. Though Heather learns she is pregnant again, she is still miserable. Great-grandchildren Male Jeff disappears for a time until he shows up at a bar called Barney's Place where he is drunk and high on amphetamines. Lila, returning from one of her regular jaunts to South Hampton, was thrilled to discover that Alan and Monica reconciled. Years later, Esme found Ryan through his keepsakes, which Heather stole. The great balloon race (1977) Heather viciously accused Rose of having feelings for Joe herself, and Rose slapped her, realizing that she had been fooled into thinking Heather was her friend. General Hospital (TV Series 1963- ) Chris Robinson as Dr. Rick Webber, Dr. Rick Bauer. He reclaimed his son and forced Audrey to resume their marriage. [18] Local nurse, Diana Taylor hires Heather as the nanny of her young daughter, Martha. Audrey March fell in love and married Steve Hardy, and later divorced him when she was grieving after suffering a miscarriage. Jeff Webber (maternal half)Terri Arnett However, Rick ends up dead and Luke skips town with a fragile Laura believing she killed Rick. Laura panicked, thinking he was going to hurt her, and Rick attempted to inject her with a sedative and was knocked unconscious, dying from his injuries. The attempt fails and Roy is shot by Mitch's security detail. "Ohhh," said Laura Wright (Carly) with a series of heart emojis to punctuate the sentiment. Wolves howl as a riderless horse returns at sunset to the Culpepper Dude Ranch in the Madison Valley. Lila was initially presented as a rather naive society matron, but quickly showed a temperament equivalent to her ruthless husband's that would take everybody by surprise when it was necessary. After seeing Heather and Esme together, Heather confronts Ryan about knowing that Nikolas is the baby's father and Nikolas is trying to steal their grandchild from them. He was portrayed by Michael Gregory from 1976 - 1978, and by Chris Robinson from 1978 - 1986, and again briefly in 2002, when the character was killed by Scott Baldwin . In 1980, Jeff falls in love with Audrey Hardy's niece Annie Logan and they plan to wed. When she rejected him, he moved on to Laura, and they carried on a secret relationship. At first she thought Rick was the father and he divorced Lesley so he and Monica could be together. [10] After some speculation Mattson might be done with the show, she was again seen on-screen in September 2012, making sporadic returns as Heather's various storyline arcs dictated over the next year and a half. She returns not long after with her teenaged son Dillon Quartermaine in tow. Laura hits Theresa with a camera and accidentally kills her. Mitch chooses money over love and leaves Port Charles for Albany. Susan gets upset by the constant pressure from Alan's father Edward Quartermaine, who wants her to disappear. Rick and Lesleys wedding was an intimate affair. Steve was renamed Thomas Baldwin, Jr., and called Tommy, and Tom Baldwin found out he was alive. When Edward is haunted by his late wife, Lila, Heather keeps her distance, but later she pretends to be possessed by Lila's spirit and tricks the Quartermaines into believing Lila wants Edward to move on with her.
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