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. Mitch Williams was introduced as the D.A. [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. 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. She also is fixated on Luke, who is now dating Anna Devane. Believing Steve is on his deathbed, his wife Audrey Hardy tells Jeff that Steve is his biological father. Eventually Ruby warms to Elizabeth and gives her a job at Kelly's. Their brother Rick, who was previously presumed dead, joined them on staff shortly as well. 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. Steven WebberSarah WebberElizabeth WebberHayden Barnes(via Jeff)Cameron SpencerJake SpencerAiden Spencer(great; via Elizabeth) They remarried on March 24, 1983. Meanwhile, Susan learns Scott forged her signature to give him back power of attorney, and she files a lawsuit against him. When Julie is caught, Lee becomes her legal guardian, and Gail tries every attempt to get her committed to Ferncliff. Rick drugs a hysterical Laura to keep her from remembering the incident and over the years, she eventually blocks out the entire ordeal. Use right arrow key to move into submenus. [20], In 1978, Heather gets a little carried away with the amount of attention she gives to PJ. She gently turns him down, explaining that their pasts are too different, but she will always be honored by his desire to marry her. Heather is obsessed with Steve, even upset about his girlfriend, Olivia Falconeri. Joe and detective Burt Ramsey believe Heather Webber is guilty, but Joe is hesitant because he is attracted to Heather. Meanwhile, Heather is obsessed with her son whom she had sold to the Taylors, and plans to put LSD in Diana Taylor's drink to make her go insane. She leaves to re-join Lee, but they return for a visit the following year only to discover that Tracy and Scotty have become involved.[12]. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. But that didnt stop Lesley from standing up when needed, like protesting Cyrus plans for the hospital! In 1981, Susan begins an affair with Tracy's brother, Alan Quartermaine, who is fed up with his wife Monica Quartermaine's affair with Rick Webber. The attempt fails and Roy is shot by Mitch's security detail. [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. He returned to Port Charles three years later and wanted to pick up with Simone and Tommy where he left off. In 2017, Lesley returned to attend Lauras wedding to Kevin Collins, and once again ended up officiating at the ceremony! Ruby Anderson (maiden name Spencer) is a fictional character on the popular ABC soap opera, General Hospital. Portrayed by From there, Heather sets her plan in motion to kill Diana Taylor and frame Anne for the murder. Steve doesn't suspect Heather is involved. Title However, from the minute she leaves Ferncliff, she stirs up trouble. Introduced on August 1, 1997, as a . 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. Although she never marries,[25] throughout the years Amy is flirtatious with many men of Port Charles. "Ohhh," said Laura Wright (Carly) with a series of heart emojis to punctuate the sentiment. 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. 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. [11] Gail meets Lee Baldwin when they are both mourning the deaths of their spouses. Lesley was played by Denise Alexander from 1973 through 1984 on contract and from 1996 to 2009 recurring. 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. In 2016, a troubled Franco visits his mother, and she helps him financially through an unknown source. 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. General Hospital Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Connolly was nominated for the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 1985.[4]. The role was originated by Michael Gregory, who appeared on the series from 1976 to 1978. Heather faces the wrath of Monica when she walks into the Quartermaine mansion uninvited, having had a restraining order placed against her in order to protect the ailing Edward. Use left arrow key to move back to the parent list. Last edited on 27 February 2023, at 21:35, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, "Mary O'Brien - General Hospital Q&A From The TV MegaSite", "About GH: Who's Who in Port Charles|Heather Webber|", "YES! That December, it's revealed that Heather is the biological mother of Esme Prince, whom she put as a newborn baby up for adoption after her relationship with Ryan Chamberlain ended. Created by April 2, 2013 Following Gregory's departure, the role was re-cast with Chris Robinson, who remained with the series until November 26, 1986. Occupation The medical soap opera originally ran for only 30 minutes but was later extended to one hour per episode. Tracy however doesn't resurface in Port Charles until 1989, and nothing is mentioned of Mitch except the comment that she had made several marital mistakes, glaring at her ex-husband Larry Ashton when she said that. 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. Simone went away with her mother for a while after the loss. Losing both Rick and Laura was devastating for Lesley. Franco catches her however, and stabs her fatally. Sam passes out, and Todd finds her unborn baby. Laura hits Theresa with a camera and accidentally kills her. However, Rick ends up dead and Luke skips town with a fragile Laura believing she killed Rick. They set the show in a Hospital. Gloria Monty (1978)Jill Farren Phelps (2002)Frank Valentini (2013) 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. 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. Current status Gail Ramsey (sometimes known as Gail Rae Carlson)[16] originated the role on March 24, 1978. Gail and Lee marry in 1979 and are very involved with Scott and Laura's life. Gail gives Monica advice about her love life when she is torn between Alan Quartermaine and Rick Webber. Heather is later released with the help of her son Steve, after convincing him that she's changed. She was found catatonic after Dr. Katz was rushed into surgery, and after recovering, Dr. Katz simply decided to resign from General Hospital, warning Heather that he may return, and Cynthia may recover. In 1983, she supports Lee in his race for Port Charles mayor, and when Luke Spencer resigns after beating Lee (thanks to Scotty's unscrupulous actions), Lee is made mayor, making Gail the town's first lady. Heather Webber is a fictional character and currently the main antagonist from General Hospital, an American soap opera on the ABC network. For Australian writer, see. Susan decides to bring the Quartermaine scandal to the press, but Tolliver does not want to be charged with blackmail. Lila even became friends with Emma Lutz who took Lila to Kelly's Diner for lunch, with Lila puzzled over the fact that Kelly's didn't take reservations. Armed with bottles and other restaurant devices, Ruby and the other guests helped the fed's knock these characters out, sending them to prison. They were married that same year. Meanwhile, Rick and recently widowed Dr. Lesley Faulkner's relationship blossomed. Mitch and Susan would soon begin an affair which continues when Mitch marries Tracy in 1979. Introduced by In 1981, they break up and Jeff has an affair with Diana, who finally tells Jeff that P.J. Tracy knows she cannot compete with Susan, so leaves and joins Mitch in Albany. Hiding her feelings for months, Jessie finally was able to tell Ruby that she had been jealous of her and Dan, even though she thought she had moved on from him. 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. In the winter of 1979, General Hospital is placed under quarantine due to an outbreak of Lassa Fever and Steve falls ill. And sure enough, while under quarantine at the hospital, the pair slept together. [21] Her last appearance was on May 30, 2003. Smith arranges for his manager of the disco, Luke Spencer, to carry out a hit on Mitch. . Heather continues seeing her son in secret. Cause of death Heather tries to get Luke to return her affections, but when he refuses, she kidnaps him, intending to woo him away from Anna. The Most Interesting Articles, Mysteries and Discoveries. It turned out that Dr. Katz was innocent, but Cynthia was unstable, and in front of the hospital staff, accused him of having tried to molest her. Ta comes by then, and believing Todd is holding her son, asks for him back. At first she thought Rick was the father and he divorced Lesley so he and Monica could be together. Though played by several actresses, soap veteran Robin Mattson, who stepped into the role in 1980, is most known for her portrayal of Heather until 2016. General Hospital She taunts Sam after she finds out Sam's unborn baby is not Jason's, but Franco's. Amy's gossip frequently causes neglect, such as an incident when information she failed to give is blamed on Bobbie. Gail is dealt another shock when old friend Lesley Webber is revealed to be alive, and after Lesley recovers from years of being in an almost catatonic state, Gail visits her at the Spencer home with longtime friend Audrey Hardy. Joe later dates Bobbie Spencer, but she goes back to Noah Drake. He is interested in Anne Logan but she only sees him as a close friend and begins seeing Jeff. In the end, it is Edward's illegitimate grandson, Justus Ward, who wins the contest. But Lulu feared telling Luke because of how he would react. A devastated Rick went back to Lesley. [26] Amy later becomes a nurse at General Hospital, known for her gossiping and ditzy nature.[24][27]. In 2013, he appeared in a 50th anniversary celebration episode as Rick's spirit, making peace with his old rival Alan Quartermaine when they both appeared to Monica and Alan's sister, Tracy. Chris Robinson (born November 5, 1938) is an American actor, screenwriter, and film director, sometimes credited as Christopher Robinson. 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. With his name coming up over and over in the past few years, his return was much needed. [5] The following year, Lucky Spencer pays a visit on Ruby after Luke and Laura's truck is bombed at their Canadian restaurant. After this, Heather was assigned to be under the treatment of the gentle Dr. Gail Baldwin who soon gave her a favorable report after Scotty tried to convince Gail to no avail that Heather was not cured. 197686, 2002, 2013 Dr. Richard "Rick" Webber, Sr., MD was a fictional character on the popular ABC soap opera General Hospital. Michael Gregory (197678)Chris Robinson(197886, 2002, 2013) Todd asks for Heather's help, because Victor isn't breathing. Friday's episode o f General Hospital not only brought back to the canvas, Heather Webber (now played by Alley Mills), but Jeff Webber (now played by William Moses). She soon sets her sights on Dr. Monica Webber's husband, Dr. Jeff Webber. In 1976, Dr. Rick Webber was on sabbatical in Africa and presumed to have died in a plane crash. Denise previously played Lorne Hill in May 1965. In 1982, Joe is offered a position with the State Attorney's office in Albany, New York and leaves town. Rick adopts Lesley's teenage daughter, Laura (Genie Francis). Box and Craig Johnson. Newlyweds Jeff and Dr. Monica Bard Webber (then Patsy Rahn) plan to join the staff of General Hospital following in the footsteps of Jeff's older brother, Rick Webber, who had reportedly been killed in a plane crash over Africa.