When is Tony Geary leaving the show?

Geary's last day on GH will be Monday, July 27.

Geary's final tape day as Luke happened on Tuesday, June 23

I used to avidly watch GH during 1980s, Geary 68, why not leave the show.

But I'm sure he'll be back!

Last air date is July 27th

NEW YORK (AP) — Anthony Geary, whose character Luke Spencer's marriage to Laura in 1981 on "General Hospital" was the biggest moment in daytime television history, will appear in his final episode next month.

ABC announced in May that Geary decided to leave the show after nearly three decades, saying his character would be written out of the series later this summer. His last appearance in the role will air on July 27, the network announced Monday.

More than 30 million people tuned in to watch Luke marry Laura, considered a storybook event despite a backstory of Laura falling in love with her rapist.

Actress Genie Francis, who played Laura but hasn't been on "General Hospital" since 2013, has returned to participate in the story of Luke's exit. They've teamed up to save their son Lucky, played by Jonathan Jackson. They believe Lucky has been kidnapped. Jackson, who left the show in 2011, will also briefly reprise his role to help usher out the character of Luke.

Geary, 68, began playing Luke in 1978. He said in a statement that he originally signed on for a 13-week stint. He said except for an eight-year hiatus in the 1980s, "Luke Spencer has been my alter ego ever since. I'd like to thank ABC, my producers and the GH audience for a long and exciting ride."

Geary has received a record eight Daytime Emmy Awards for his work as Luke Spencer.

To be honest, his leaving now can't be anywhere near as 'heart-breaking' as it would have been had it happened (killed off?) all those years ago.

I can't believe he's 68 much as he doesn't look quite as he used to (do any of us). Having watched him through the 70s and 80s before coming back to the UK, I was a huge fan. I wish him well (and would love to see him in a UK drama if he's based in Holland!). We need a proper American accent for 'Americans' - Brits trying to sound American just doesn't work.

He last airs July 27th... I think the episode will be a special one dedicated soley to Luke/TG.... I wouldn't be shocked if we see a mix of videos from the cast, mixed in with Luke's final scenes and flashbacks throughout the years.

Personally... I want him to have a Bea Arthur esque exit like Dorothy did on the Golden Girls and Golden Palace. For those who didn't watch, the Golden Girls finale had Dorothy leaving with her new husband but the final 5 minutes was her saying goodbye to her good friends, and in Golden Palace her final cameo had her seeing her friends and mom getting along and she watched from afar before leaving the hotel. I want that for Luke... I want Luke to have that scene with Laura/Lucky/Lulu and then he watches them being successful, gives them one last look then walks out.

He has already left.

Yeah, he is gone. Hard to believe he is 68.

Because he wants to have a gay wedding.