When a drunken Susan finds Scott with Laura Templeton, she gets into a car accident and is left in critical condition. Shortly thereafter Diana is killed by Heather's mother, Alice Grant, who tries to frame Annie for the murder. Believing Steve is on his deathbed, his wife Audrey Hardy tells Jeff that Steve is his biological father. Frank and Doris Hursley, who are husband and wife, are the show's original creators. On January 7, 1993, Lee was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the first actress to receive a star while on a daytime drama. 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. Johnny leaves town after Packy dies, and months later, Amy receives a letter indicating that he is breaking up with her, leaving her heartbroken. Susan gets upset by the constant pressure from Alan's father Edward Quartermaine, who wants her to disappear. Movies. Cari Ann Warder originated the role in 1975. She reveals that after Jeff left her, he had an affair with a woman, Naomi Dreyfus, and Heather figures out that Hayden Barnes, Naomi's daughter, is in fact Jeff's unknown daughter. [18], Susan Moore, the flirtatious cousin of Heather Webber, arrives in Port Charles in 1978 and catches the eye of Mitch Williams[19] much to the dismay of Tracy Quartermaine. 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. In the winter of 1979, General Hospital is placed under quarantine due to an outbreak of Lassa Fever and Steve falls ill. Nurse Elizabeth Webber, played by the talented Rebecca Herbst, is one of "General Hospital's" most iconic characters, which is not surprising considering the family the character she was born into.Elizabeth is the granddaughter of the legendary Dr. Steven Hardy (John Beradino) who was one of the soap's core characters when it first premiered in 1963. Relationships The attempt fails and Roy is shot by Mitch's security detail. She begins to wildly hallucinate and Jeff has to send her to a sanitarium. In 1979, Heather begins her next scheme attempting to drive Diana Taylor insane in hopes of gaining custody of her son. Steve and Elizabeth have mentioned they were never close with either of their parents. 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. Heather Webber is a fictional character and currently the main antagonist from General Hospital, an American soap opera on the ABC network. Amy's gossip frequently causes neglect, such as an incident when information she failed to give is blamed on Bobbie. Suspecting the teen was underage, Ruby serves her a root beer instead. In the mid-1970s, it is revealed that Laura is actually the daughter of Lesley Williams and had been switched at birth with Barbara's real daughter, who had been stillborn. [24] When Kepler died in 2008, the series paid tribute with an in memorandum message at the end of the February 26, 2008 airing.[25]. A devastated Rick went back to Lesley. Following this role, he joined Another World in late 1987 where he played the role of Jason Frame and was reunited with Denise Alexander who had played Lesley on "GH". In story, Liz (Rebecca Herbst) and Terry (Cassandra James) have traveled to Monterey, California, so Liz can go snooping in the Webber house (where . Thomas "Tommy" Hardy, Jr. was born in 1989, but Simone still did not know who his father was. Lila, returning from one of her regular jaunts to South Hampton, was thrilled to discover that Alan and Monica reconciled. 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. Lesley Williams(1977-80; divorced)(1981-02; dissolved by his death)Ginny Blake (1984; invalid) Doctor A devastated Rick reunites with Lesley and they remarry in December 1981. On her wedding day, Rick finds a broken Laura in the attic and tries to drug her once again. He then appeared on another soap opera, The Bold and the Beautiful as Jack Hamilton, joining in the early 1990s and leaving after three years. After Heather was cleared of Diana's murder, the judge sentenced Heather to probation for six months, allowing her psychiatrist, Dr. Seymour Katz, to decide if Heather would go free, go to jail or be sentenced to an institution. Lesley was grateful that Laura had finally recovered, but didnt approve of her relationship with Scotty. The following year, Edward's past affair with Mary Mae Ward was revealed, and Lila was there to support him for allegedly killing his own illegitimate son. After several years, Tom Baldwin once again resurfaced, very much alive. The great balloon race (1977) Rick Webber is a fictional character from the ABC Daytime soap opera, General Hospital. 's blood type to his and Monica's so Tracy would drop the demand for a paternity test. She finally confessed her affair to Tom and a DNA test was done, showing that Harrison was his father. Ruby meets young Jagger Cates in 1992 when Jagger and his friends break into Kelly's Diner. She's sent to Miscavige Institute when she turns herself into the police. 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. Dr. Jeff Webber arrives in the spring of 1976 after graduating from medical school. 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. Lesley was comforted by fellow physician Rick Webber, who was trying to stay away from his brothers wife, Monica. Robinson was replaced in the commercial by Peter Bergman after Robinson's legal difficulties. Tom then kidnapped Tommy and fled to Mexico. During the robbery, Ruby is assaulted and Jagger is shot by the police while trying to escape. With Lee busy having returned to work, Gail makes an extended visit to stay with the Quartermaines, helping Monica deal with the recent return of her scheming sister-in-law, Tracy. General Hospital is a classic. When Tracy Quartermaine asked Amy to help her get information from Alan, Monica and A.J. [20] He reclaimed his son and forced Audrey to resume their marriage. Brock who treated her with contempt, something Heather instantly resented. From there, Heather sets her plan in motion to kill Diana Taylor and frame Anne for the murder. When Lee briefly went off the wagon, Gail and Bryan Phillips immediately stepped in to help Lee sober up for good. Shortly after this, Ruby joined forces with Robert Scorpio to stop waterfront criminal George Durnley who was trying to force Ruby and other tenants out of their building to build a mall down by the Port Charles docks. She's later visited by a mystery man, who turns out to be Franco, alive and well. 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. General Hospital is the longest running American television serial drama, airing on ABC. Instead of coming clean, Heather tells Jeff the baby was stillborn. During the custody battle, Tom brought Simone's mother to town and she confessed that she and Harrison falsified the DNA test. [26] Amy later becomes a nurse at General Hospital, known for her gossiping and ditzy nature.[24][27]. Heather is later released with the help of her son Steve, after convincing him that she's changed. Cameron Mathison and Alison Sweeney Together Again! After the divorce, she soon married Tom Baldwin in an effort to push Steve away and show him she was over him. He is presumed dead but really sent to Pentonville federal prison. Later, Heather is visited by Elizabeth Webber who has been dating Franco. However, in 1996, it was revealed that Lesley hadnt died and Stefan Cassadine was keeping her drugged in a catatonic state. She is sent back to Ferncliff, but later escapes and makes her way to Ta's house, intending to kidnap the baby to raise by herself. Susan decides to bring the Quartermaine scandal to the press, but Tolliver does not want to be charged with blackmail. In January 2021, Lesley showed up to defend Laura in an argument she was having with Cyrus Renault. While in the attic of their old home, Laura remembers a terrifying incident that occurred in the summer of 1978. During the time that Luke and Laura were on the run from mobster Frank Smith, Ruby was beaten up by his goons, but recovered. In October 2022, Alley Mills assumed the role. Heather's new admirer, Joe Kelly, had initially believed that Heather was guilty, but after other evidence arises, refuses to believe that she actually killed Diana. It was during this time that Lila established a friendship with some of the not so wealthy characters of Port Charles, especially Luke Spencer, a fact that rattled her husband who didn't trust him after the whole Ice Princess crisis ended even though Luke had saved Port Charles from freezing. Created by Unbeknownst to them, Dawn is already in Port Charles. ", "Alley Mills' General Hospital Role Revealed and You'll Be as Shocked as Olivia! Gail passes away peacefully two years later and leaves General Hospital a bequest. 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. This saved the Quartermaines from ruin during one of ELQ's darkest hours. Theresa panics and attacks Laura. [15] Mattson disclosed she was unable to reprise the role due to medical reasons. However, Rick ends up dead and Luke skips town with a fragile Laura believing she killed Rick. Lesley Webber is a legacy character on GENERAL HOSPITAL, but since she doesn't appear very often these days, newer viewers can be forgiven for not being aware of her epic history in Port Charles. Lois first appeared on General Hospital in 1993 when she saw Eddie Maine perform at a New York concert, Lois was a band manager and quickly hired "Eddie". Jeff is upset by the news but eventually forms a close relationship with Steve. The series first premiered on April 1, 1963. Actress Denise Alexander played the role from 1973 through February 28, 1984, as a series regular, and from 1996 to 2009 in a recurring status. By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and that you have read our Privacy Policy. [5] Ruby befriends Nurse Jessie Brewer who helps her get a job at General Hospital. [14] Mills appeared on October 28 as Heather Webber. While she's burying his body, she runs into Todd Manning, who is carrying Ta Delgado's newborn son Victor Lord III. [5] The following year, Lucky Spencer pays a visit on Ruby after Luke and Laura's truck is bombed at their Canadian restaurant. [22] With Heather away, Alice takes over her daughter's manipulations. Heather continues to feign her being sane thanks to the naive assistance of her new friend, Amy Vining, and pointedly tells Anne that she will win Jeff back because of her son, leaving Anne fearing for her safety because of her continued presence in everybody's life. The Quartermaine family is once again at odds when Lila's confidante Felicia Scorpio-Jones reveals Lila had instituted a contest as to which family member would receive the bulk of Lila's estate. After he is released from the hospital, the two become engaged and they marry on October 20, 2004 at the Quartermaine cabin. His sister Terri soon followed. Jeff Webber William Moses as Jeff Webber General Hospital Portrayed by Richard Dean Anderson (1976-81) William R. Moses (2022) Current status Offscreen Duration 1976-81, 2022 First appearance 1976 Last appearance December 7, 2022 Cause/reason Went back to Monterey Created by Eileen Pollock Robert Mason Pollock Introduced by Tom Donovan Profile Mitch Williams is a fictional character on the ABC Daytime drama, General Hospital, portrayed by Christopher Pennock[38] from 1978 to 1980. In 1972, he got the lead as a fanatical snakecharmer in the horror movie, Stanley. Esme escapes, after she intentionally falls off the parapet into the ocean. GENERAL HOSPITAL Spoilers 3/3/23: Who Is Pregnant? Edward has the marriage annulled in November 2004. Jason was murdered in early 1989. For a while, Heather's therapy with Dr. Katz went fine, and she was even given a job in the hospital admissions office. Any mention of Jeff Webber on GENERAL HOSPITAL has even longtime fans wondering whatever happened to the guy. Gail and Monica's close relationship was threatened briefly when a jealous patient who knew them in the past revealed that Monica had been seduced by Gail's late husband, Greg. Rick Webber. Dr. Richard "Rick" Webber, Sr., MD was a fictional character on the ABC daytime television soap opera "General Hospital". When Heather Webber came out of her LSD induced state in 1981, Amy felt sorry for her and became her confidante, blurting out information that helped Heather stay one step ahead of the police while the Diana Taylor murder investigation was going on. Mitch chooses money over love and leaves Port Charles for Albany. Lee and Gail return to Port Charles for good in 1992 and are delighted by Scotty's new relationship with the ailing Dominique Stanton. In 2004, The Port Charles Hotel, which the Quartermaine family had owned for many years, catches fire and burns to the ground trapping many inside. In everybody else's mind, she had, and when Anne and Jeremy departed Port Charles, Heather was there to bid her farewell. Taylor is really Jeff's son Steven Lars Webber. After Monica returned to her husband, Alan Quartermaine, she discovered she was pregnant. In 2002, Luke and Laura reconciled and planned to remarry. Alexander 'Sandy' Komansky on ABC's Twelve O'Clock High in the last two seasons. She's locked up, and Anna finally pressures her to reveal that Luke and Scott are locked up in Miscavige because she convinced the staff to help her out after Heather's last run in with Victor Cassadine. Business; Politics; Military; Elections; Law; Immigration; Technology. Rick walked in. He was ambitious and ruthless, hoping a conviction would guarantee him a state senate seat. The medical soap opera originally ran for only 30 minutes but was later extended to one hour per episode. Despite the usual bickering, the Quartermaines and the rest of Port Charles come together to say goodbye to Lila at her funeral. Meanwhile, Heather and Jeff finally marry but they see very little of each other, as Jeff is working long hours to get his medical license. Jeff takes his son Steven and moves to Carson City. He is briefly distracted by the flirtatious Charlene Simpson, Lucy Coe's aunt, but admits he only has eyes for Ruby. Portrayed by He met and married Dr. Simone Ravelle, an African-American pediatrician, in 1988. Dr. Gail Adamson comes to Port Charles in February 1977 as a psychiatrist, and it is revealed she had previously been a foster mother to Monica Quartermaine. Later, Joe invites his stepmother Rose to join him in Albany, which she accepts. He is the son of the late, Lars Webber and his wife, Helene Webber and the older half-brother of Dr. Jeff Webber. In 1977, Rick resurfaced alive and well and Monica and Jeff's marriage collapsed. [19] After Jeff attempts suicide, he is shocked to learn Heather is pregnant. She was played by actress Norma Connolly,[3] from the character's origin in 1979 until Connolly's death in 1998, when the character was subsequently killed off. Lila showed her affinity for running things when she organized a hospital auction in May 1981 and dealt strongly with several obstacles at the fundraiser, including the theft of the ugly "Ice Princess" statue. Audrey had in fact given birth to a boy she named Steven, after her true love, Steve Hardy. However, after finally realizing he was not wanted, he left town and their divorce was finally finalized. 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. Following Gregory's departure, the role was re-cast with Chris Robinson, who remained with the series until November 26, 1986. Along with Lesley Webber, Gail also helps Monica deliver her son A. J. Quartermaine during a snowstorm and is shocked when Monica announces that A.J. Lee suffers a pulmonary embolism in 1999, but survives and makes a recovery. Photos: ABC. In response, the actress' Port Charles fam reacted well, much the same way that we did. Nikolas Cassadine Lucky SpencerLulu Spencer(adoptive; via Laura) Steve assumes they are ideally happy, but in actuality, their marriage is facing trouble. Tom raped Audrey, and when she found out she was pregnant, she filed for divorce and left town to protect her baby from his violent father. In 2007, it is revealed that Laura's high school sweetheart and ex-husband, Scott Baldwin (Kin Shriner) had actually killed Rick in 2002.