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The Cassadines are a fictional aristocratic family from the American soap opera General Hospital . Created by executive producer Gloria Monty , the family was first introduced in February 1981, with the arrival of Tony Cassadine . Brothers Victor and Mikkos were introduced months later. The Cassadines are descendants of Russian royalty and own their own private island in Greece. Various family members have been sometime residents of Port Charles , living in Wyndemere Castle on Spoon Island. The family is known for their longtime feud with the Spencer family . After the family's initial appearance in 1981, they were absent from the series until the arrival of Stavros Cassadine in 1983. The Cassadine family owns and operates the international conglomerate Cassadine Industries. The family is currently represented on canvas by Alexis , Nikolas , Kristina , Molly , Danny , Scout , and Ace .

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141-672: The Cassadine's are descendants of the Russian aristocracy, with connections to the royal Romanov family. They existed for hundreds of years in Russia until the Bolshevik Revolution forced them to flee to Greece. After that period, they built a large economic empire of power and wealth. The Cassadine's make their first appearance in the 1980s, when Mikkos Cassadine , the patriarch of the family, along with his brothers Victor and Tony, are involved in various nefarious plans, including

282-548: A 16 years Alexis gets pregnant at boarding school, Mikkos forces Alexis into giving Sam up for adoption. Mikkos then forges a death certificate to make sure Alexis can never find her daughter. In 2016, Valentin Cassadine finally makes contact with his family, killing off his nephew Nikolas and claiming the Cassadine fortune for himself. Valentin reveals that he was shipped off to boarding school in Bedlington , England when

423-433: A 16 years Alexis gets pregnant at boarding school, Mikkos forces Alexis into giving Sam up for adoption. Mikkos then forges a death certificate to make sure Alexis can never find her daughter. In 2016, Valentin Cassadine finally makes contact with his family, killing off his nephew Nikolas and claiming the Cassadine fortune for himself. Valentin reveals that he was shipped off to boarding school in Bedlington , England when

564-563: A fight against the Quartermaine family , Edward's former mistress Beatrice LeSeur blackmails Edward and Lila, along with Amanda and Sylvia Whitby. Amanda and Sylvia, along with Holly Sutton are also blackmail victims to Leo Russell. Leo, the young masseur at the Avalon Spa, seduces his victims on the massage table and catches compromising positions on a hidden camera device. Beatrice catches wind of this and uses it to her advantage. On

705-444: A fight against the Quartermaine family , Edward's former mistress Beatrice LeSeur blackmails Edward and Lila, along with Amanda and Sylvia Whitby. Amanda and Sylvia, along with Holly Sutton are also blackmail victims to Leo Russell. Leo, the young masseur at the Avalon Spa, seduces his victims on the massage table and catches compromising positions on a hidden camera device. Beatrice catches wind of this and uses it to her advantage. On

846-562: A flight of stairs, broke his neck, and died. In June 2001, Stavros was revealed to have been cryogenically frozen by Helena, until medical science could revive her son. After recovering from his injury, Stavros quickly began wreaking havoc upon the citizens of Port Charles, namely Laura and his own brother, Stefan . Under the alias of businessman Lucien Cane, Stavros began to build a relationship with Chloe Morgan, seeking to undermine her relationship with his brother. When Chloe discovered Stavros' true identity, he murdered her and framed Stefan for

987-562: A flight of stairs, broke his neck, and died. In June 2001, Stavros was revealed to have been cryogenically frozen by Helena, until medical science could revive her son. After recovering from his injury, Stavros quickly began wreaking havoc upon the citizens of Port Charles, namely Laura and his own brother, Stefan . Under the alias of businessman Lucien Cane, Stavros began to build a relationship with Chloe Morgan, seeking to undermine her relationship with his brother. When Chloe discovered Stavros' true identity, he murdered her and framed Stefan for

1128-497: A priest and a nun to find information in the convent where Monica gave birth but were exposed when the Quartermaines were visited by Sister Mary Agnes who had given them shelter. He formed a cartel to control global business with carbon disulphide. To achieve their goals, they thought it would be best for Paul Hornsby to marry Tracy to take over her stock of ELQ. Killing her was an option to get control of her stock. The cartel

1269-434: A priest and a nun to find information in the convent where Monica gave birth but were exposed when the Quartermaines were visited by Sister Mary Agnes who had given them shelter. He formed a cartel to control global business with carbon disulphide. To achieve their goals, they thought it would be best for Paul Hornsby to marry Tracy to take over her stock of ELQ. Killing her was an option to get control of her stock. The cartel

1410-593: A raid. Liesl confronts Victor, telling him that Nathan is in fact his son, but when the test results prove otherwise, Liesl shoots and kills Victor. As a result, a detonation sequence is triggered to protect sensitive material, and Liesl, Anna, Nathan, Maxie, Dante, and Lulu all escape the facility (along with Robin, Jason, and a resurrected Helena who escaped through other means). Not even Jordan Ashford knows about Victor. One year later, his counterpart Paul Hornsby returns to Port Charles in attempted revenge for Victor and Valentin Cassadine . In 2021 Victor reappears and

1551-593: A raid. Liesl confronts Victor, telling him that Nathan is in fact his son, but when the test results prove otherwise, Liesl shoots and kills Victor. As a result, a detonation sequence is triggered to protect sensitive material, and Liesl, Anna, Nathan, Maxie, Dante, and Lulu all escape the facility (along with Robin, Jason, and a resurrected Helena who escaped through other means). Not even Jordan Ashford knows about Victor. One year later, his counterpart Paul Hornsby returns to Port Charles in attempted revenge for Victor and Valentin Cassadine . In 2021 Victor reappears and

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1692-560: A recently resurrected Stavros. Maxie comes face to face with Peter Harrell Sr., seeking revenge for an incident with her parents years ago. Meanwhile, Victor develops suspicions about Nathan's paternity and orders a DNA test on the young detective to confirm whether he is his son. Back in Port Charles, Liesl deduces her son and his friends are being held at the Crichton-Clark facility, and aids police commissioner Anna Devane in

1833-435: A recently resurrected Stavros. Maxie comes face to face with Peter Harrell Sr., seeking revenge for an incident with her parents years ago. Meanwhile, Victor develops suspicions about Nathan's paternity and orders a DNA test on the young detective to confirm whether he is his son. Back in Port Charles, Liesl deduces her son and his friends are being held at the Crichton-Clark facility, and aids police commissioner Anna Devane in

1974-423: A recently widowed Robert becomes her partner. Robert and Anna bond as they work together and he wants to reunite but she chooses to go back to Duke instead. Duke and Anna are married in a traditional Scottish wedding on October 19, 1987. In January 1988, the deranged Grant Putnam (Brian Patrick Clarke) kills Filomena after a failed attempt to kidnap Robin, and abducts Anna instead. Robert tracks Putnam and Anna to

2115-423: A recently widowed Robert becomes her partner. Robert and Anna bond as they work together and he wants to reunite but she chooses to go back to Duke instead. Duke and Anna are married in a traditional Scottish wedding on October 19, 1987. In January 1988, the deranged Grant Putnam (Brian Patrick Clarke) kills Filomena after a failed attempt to kidnap Robin, and abducts Anna instead. Robert tracks Putnam and Anna to

2256-529: A return to General Hospital . Hughes reappeared on April 25, 2008, and concluded her return stint on May 7, 2008. Days later, it was announced that Hughes would soon join the cast of The Young and the Restless and was slated to begin airing on June 19, 2008. At the time, Hughes was not contractually obligated to ABC, so accepted the four episode guest stint. However, Michael Logan of TV Guide later reported that ABC pressured Hughes into dropping out of

2397-473: A return to General Hospital . Hughes reappeared on April 25, 2008, and concluded her return stint on May 7, 2008. Days later, it was announced that Hughes would soon join the cast of The Young and the Restless and was slated to begin airing on June 19, 2008. At the time, Hughes was not contractually obligated to ABC, so accepted the four episode guest stint. However, Michael Logan of TV Guide later reported that ABC pressured Hughes into dropping out of

2538-628: A short affair with Tiffany Hill while he and Tony assist their oldest brother Mikkos with his plan to use the world's largest uncut diamond, the Ice Princess to power his weather machine and force the entire world to bend to his will, and allow him to rebuild the world in his own pure, perfect image. While Tony and Mikkos get killed in the process, Victor is imprisoned for his part in Mikkos' scheme. It has later been suggested Victor died in prison. In January 2014, Victor returns to Port Charles. He

2679-515: A short affair with Tiffany Hill while he and Tony assist their oldest brother Mikkos with his plan to use the world's largest uncut diamond, the Ice Princess to power his weather machine and force the entire world to bend to his will, and allow him to rebuild the world in his own pure, perfect image. While Tony and Mikkos get killed in the process, Victor is imprisoned for his part in Mikkos' scheme. It has later been suggested Victor died in prison. In January 2014, Victor returns to Port Charles. He

2820-470: A single Cassandine Industries account was estimated to be worth $ 15 million at the time. As of May 2009, Cassadine Industries was estimated to be worth over 20 billion dollars. Reportedly in 2015, Helena Cassadine and Victor Cassadine had liquidated most of Cassadine Industries in order to finance their personal "projects". In 2015, Nikolas Cassadine obtained control of ELQ in order to save his family empire. In 2016, following Nikolas Cassadine 's death, it

2961-424: A special episode focused on his daughter, Alexis Davis . Mikkos Cassadine, according to some critics was "The Face of Evil" hell bent on world domination; similar to many comic book supervillains in pop culture . The Cassadine family were introduced and created by executive producer Gloria Monty . Over the years, Mikkos has been painted as a vicious tyrant, very controlling of all of his children. His personality

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3102-424: A special episode focused on his daughter, Alexis Davis . Mikkos Cassadine, according to some critics was "The Face of Evil" hell bent on world domination; similar to many comic book supervillains in pop culture . The Cassadine family were introduced and created by executive producer Gloria Monty . Over the years, Mikkos has been painted as a vicious tyrant, very controlling of all of his children. His personality

3243-419: A volunteer at General Hospital. Initially hating it, Alison's mind changes when she meets Jamal Woods , who she helps hide from the police. Alison falls for Jamal, but he pushes her away. Alison is furious to learn that Jamal had made a deal with Amanda to stay away from her. In an attempt to fool Amanda, Jack Ramsey poses as Alison's new boyfriend, Chandler. Amanda agrees to let Alison continue seeing Jamal under

3384-419: A volunteer at General Hospital. Initially hating it, Alison's mind changes when she meets Jamal Woods , who she helps hide from the police. Alison falls for Jamal, but he pushes her away. Alison is furious to learn that Jamal had made a deal with Amanda to stay away from her. In an attempt to fool Amanda, Jack Ramsey poses as Alison's new boyfriend, Chandler. Amanda agrees to let Alison continue seeing Jamal under

3525-484: A year earlier, Stavros had arranged for Laura's abduction, having become completely obsessed with her. After telling Laura that Luke had died, Stavros took Laura to an island, where he married and raped her, the latter event resulting in the conception of their son, Nikolas . Jealous over her son's obsession with Laura, Stavros' mother, Helena helped Laura escape from his captivity. Stavros, however, managed to track Laura down, and following an encounter with Luke, fell down

3666-484: A year earlier, Stavros had arranged for Laura's abduction, having become completely obsessed with her. After telling Laura that Luke had died, Stavros took Laura to an island, where he married and raped her, the latter event resulting in the conception of their son, Nikolas . Jealous over her son's obsession with Laura, Stavros' mother, Helena helped Laura escape from his captivity. Stavros, however, managed to track Laura down, and following an encounter with Luke, fell down

3807-597: Is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera, General Hospital . He was portrayed by John Colicos from August 10, 1981, to September 18, 1981. Mikkos was characterized as one of General Hospital ' s greatest villains of all time. In the summer of 2006, it was rumored that the show was considering recasting the role with Daytime legend, Joseph Mascolo ; however Mascolo returned to his famous role as Stefano DiMera on NBC 's Days of Our Lives . On April 8, 2021, Steve Richard Harris portrayed Mikkos in flashbacks during

3948-549: Is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera, General Hospital . He was portrayed by John Colicos from August 10, 1981, to September 18, 1981. Mikkos was characterized as one of General Hospital ' s greatest villains of all time. In the summer of 2006, it was rumored that the show was considering recasting the role with Daytime legend, Joseph Mascolo ; however Mascolo returned to his famous role as Stefano DiMera on NBC 's Days of Our Lives . On April 8, 2021, Steve Richard Harris portrayed Mikkos in flashbacks during

4089-419: Is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera, General Hospital . He was portrayed by actor Brian Patrick Clarke from 1983 to 1985, who also played the character's doppelgänger , Grant Putnam . Actor Fred Divel played the body double during the evil twin storyline where Brian Patrick Clarke's face was unseen and both characters were both in the same scene. Grant Andrews was a Russian spy trained to take

4230-419: Is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera, General Hospital . He was portrayed by actor Brian Patrick Clarke from 1983 to 1985, who also played the character's doppelgänger , Grant Putnam . Actor Fred Divel played the body double during the evil twin storyline where Brian Patrick Clarke's face was unseen and both characters were both in the same scene. Grant Andrews was a Russian spy trained to take

4371-437: Is adopted by Rick (now Chris Robinson ) and Lesley Webber ( Denise Alexander ) in 1983. He was the station manager of WLPC and later marries Lorena Sharpe ( Shelley Taylor Morgan ). Ginny Blake Webber is a fictional character on the ABC daytime soap opera, " General Hospital ". She was portrayed by Judith Chapman from 1984 to 1986. D. L. Brock is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera, General Hospital . He

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4512-437: Is adopted by Rick (now Chris Robinson ) and Lesley Webber ( Denise Alexander ) in 1983. He was the station manager of WLPC and later marries Lorena Sharpe ( Shelley Taylor Morgan ). Ginny Blake Webber is a fictional character on the ABC daytime soap opera, " General Hospital ". She was portrayed by Judith Chapman from 1984 to 1986. D. L. Brock is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera, General Hospital . He

4653-556: Is dealing with the loss of her boyfriend to AIDS -related illness and is herself HIV -positive. On All My Children , when Hughes reprised the role of Alex in February 2001 after her maternity leave, Hughes also made her first appearance as Anna on March 2, 2001. In late July 2003, All My Children announced that Hughes would exit in the role of Anna when her contract expired. Hughes made her final appearance on September 11, 2003. An ABC spokesperson hinted that Hughes could return to

4794-500: Is dealing with the loss of her boyfriend to AIDS -related illness and is herself HIV -positive. On All My Children , when Hughes reprised the role of Alex in February 2001 after her maternity leave, Hughes also made her first appearance as Anna on March 2, 2001. In late July 2003, All My Children announced that Hughes would exit in the role of Anna when her contract expired. Hughes made her final appearance on September 11, 2003. An ABC spokesperson hinted that Hughes could return to

4935-419: Is deceased, but left behind a wife, Elizabeth, and daughter, Alison. Derek, who later marries Lorena, is the biological father of Mike Webber through an affair with Ginny Blake. Standoffish and snobbish, Amanda often clashes with many of the doctors at meetings of the board of directors of General Hospital. Amanda's wealthy stature has Lucy Coe fighting for Amanda's affections for nearly 20 years. In 1984, in

5076-419: Is deceased, but left behind a wife, Elizabeth, and daughter, Alison. Derek, who later marries Lorena, is the biological father of Mike Webber through an affair with Ginny Blake. Standoffish and snobbish, Amanda often clashes with many of the doctors at meetings of the board of directors of General Hospital. Amanda's wealthy stature has Lucy Coe fighting for Amanda's affections for nearly 20 years. In 1984, in

5217-411: Is declared as disaster area. However, the machine malfunctions killing Tony and Alexandria Quartermaine along with others. However Mikkos remains. Luke, Laura and WSB agent, Robert Scorpio break into the Cassadine compound, to stop Mikkos; during a struggle with Luke, Mikkos is frozen to death after falling into his own ice chamber. Luke is able to shut down the machine and Port Charles is safe; Victor

5358-411: Is declared as disaster area. However, the machine malfunctions killing Tony and Alexandria Quartermaine along with others. However Mikkos remains. Luke, Laura and WSB agent, Robert Scorpio break into the Cassadine compound, to stop Mikkos; during a struggle with Luke, Mikkos is frozen to death after falling into his own ice chamber. Luke is able to shut down the machine and Port Charles is safe; Victor

5499-431: Is discovered to be the employer of Peter Harrell Jr. , who had been conning Maxie Jones for months in an effort to obtain her mother, Felicia's, Aztec jewels. After Peter kidnaps Maxie and Lulu to a secluded cabin, they are nearly rescued by Dante and Nathan West (Liesl's son) before Victor gasses the place, and abducts all four of them to the Crichton-Clark facility. While at the facility, Lulu and Dante are left to face

5640-431: Is discovered to be the employer of Peter Harrell Jr. , who had been conning Maxie Jones for months in an effort to obtain her mother, Felicia's, Aztec jewels. After Peter kidnaps Maxie and Lulu to a secluded cabin, they are nearly rescued by Dante and Nathan West (Liesl's son) before Victor gasses the place, and abducts all four of them to the Crichton-Clark facility. While at the facility, Lulu and Dante are left to face

5781-468: Is in cahoots with the villains, including Cesar Faison and Helena Cassadine . Larry is seen again in April 2017 (Muirhead), when Tracy begins looking for her father's painting. Larry tries to get Tracy to give him half of what the painting is worth but she refuses. Larry is then seen toasting Ned on his engagement to Olivia. It is revealed that he orchestrated the ruse of making Tracy think that Samira Adin

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5922-416: Is in cahoots with the villains, including Cesar Faison and Helena Cassadine . Larry is seen again in April 2017 (Muirhead), when Tracy begins looking for her father's painting. Larry tries to get Tracy to give him half of what the painting is worth but she refuses. Larry is then seen toasting Ned on his engagement to Olivia. It is revealed that he orchestrated the ruse of making Tracy think that Samira Adin

6063-554: Is involved but her urges her to trust him. As Duke and Anna are engaged in October 1986, Robert exposes Duke's involvement in a money laundering scheme for the mysterious "Mr. Big." Soon after, Anna's home is bombed and Duke assures Anna he loves her and decides to get out of the mob for good. However, Duke is framed by his boss, the mysterious "Mr. Big" and ends up in jail. Robert then enlist Anna and Frisco's help to expose "Mr. Big" who turns out to be Anna's corrupt partner Ramsey. After

6204-499: Is involved but her urges her to trust him. As Duke and Anna are engaged in October 1986, Robert exposes Duke's involvement in a money laundering scheme for the mysterious "Mr. Big." Soon after, Anna's home is bombed and Duke assures Anna he loves her and decides to get out of the mob for good. However, Duke is framed by his boss, the mysterious "Mr. Big" and ends up in jail. Robert then enlist Anna and Frisco's help to expose "Mr. Big" who turns out to be Anna's corrupt partner Ramsey. After

6345-673: Is now the director of the WSB and as such was involved in freeing Liesl Obrecht and getting her the job as chief-of-staff of General Hospital after meeting Sonny Corinthos from her cell. Victor visits the recently returned Robin Scorpio , who has been kept away for almost two years, and announces he has big plans for her. Victor wants Robin to help him to bring back his sister-in-law Helena Cassadine – who has been shot by Luke Spencer – and his nephew Stavros – who has been frozen by Laura Spencer . Victor showed Robin proof her friend Jason Morgan

6486-569: Is now the director of the WSB and as such was involved in freeing Liesl Obrecht and getting her the job as chief-of-staff of General Hospital after meeting Sonny Corinthos from her cell. Victor visits the recently returned Robin Scorpio , who has been kept away for almost two years, and announces he has big plans for her. Victor wants Robin to help him to bring back his sister-in-law Helena Cassadine – who has been shot by Luke Spencer – and his nephew Stavros – who has been frozen by Laura Spencer . Victor showed Robin proof her friend Jason Morgan

6627-530: Is often seen on special occasions with her friends, the Quartermaines and the Baldwins. Her final appearance is at the funeral of her longtime friend, Lila, in July 2004. In 2013, when doing a background check on Alison, John McBain revealed that Amanda had died a few years before. 2000 also sees the arrival of Amanda's granddaughter, Alison . After breaking her curfew all too often, Amanda orders Alison to become

6768-423: Is often seen on special occasions with her friends, the Quartermaines and the Baldwins. Her final appearance is at the funeral of her longtime friend, Lila, in July 2004. In 2013, when doing a background check on Alison, John McBain revealed that Amanda had died a few years before. 2000 also sees the arrival of Amanda's granddaughter, Alison . After breaking her curfew all too often, Amanda orders Alison to become

6909-473: Is presumed dead. Following the intervention of his uncle, Victor Cassadine , Stavros is resurrected in September 2014, due largely in part to research performed by Robin Scorpio . After Victor arranges for Lulu, Dante, Maxie Jones and Nathan West to be captured, Stavros reappears with the intention of impregnating Lulu with an embryo he had harvested from her the year prior. Stavros' efforts fail, and he

7050-416: Is presumed dead. Following the intervention of his uncle, Victor Cassadine , Stavros is resurrected in September 2014, due largely in part to research performed by Robin Scorpio . After Victor arranges for Lulu, Dante, Maxie Jones and Nathan West to be captured, Stavros reappears with the intention of impregnating Lulu with an embryo he had harvested from her the year prior. Stavros' efforts fail, and he

7191-561: Is revealed that Filomena has been secretly been raising Robert and Anna's daughter Robin ( Kimberly McCullough ) as her granddaughter. Robert resurfaces and confronts Anna about Robin who overhears the truth and runs away. She is kidnapped forcing Anna and Robert to rescue her. Later, Anna is named co-police chief along with Burt Ramsey ( Bob Hastings ). In 1986, Anna falls for the handsome mysterious club-owner Duke Lavery ( Ian Buchanan ). When her friends Frisco and Felicia ( Jack Wagner and Kristina Wagner ) go missing, Anna suspects Duke

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7332-561: Is revealed that Filomena has been secretly been raising Robert and Anna's daughter Robin ( Kimberly McCullough ) as her granddaughter. Robert resurfaces and confronts Anna about Robin who overhears the truth and runs away. She is kidnapped forcing Anna and Robert to rescue her. Later, Anna is named co-police chief along with Burt Ramsey ( Bob Hastings ). In 1986, Anna falls for the handsome mysterious club-owner Duke Lavery ( Ian Buchanan ). When her friends Frisco and Felicia ( Jack Wagner and Kristina Wagner ) go missing, Anna suspects Duke

7473-465: Is sent to prison. However, Mikkos's murder at the hands of the Spencer clan would affect the show for years to come. The feud between the Cassadine and Spencer families start after Mikkos's death; his widow Helena decides to take revenge on Luke and Laura. For years, she tortures them all because of her plans to avenge the murder of Mikkos. Mikkos and Helena's controlling ways are often mentioned as

7614-410: Is sent to prison. However, Mikkos's murder at the hands of the Spencer clan would affect the show for years to come. The feud between the Cassadine and Spencer families start after Mikkos's death; his widow Helena decides to take revenge on Luke and Laura. For years, she tortures them all because of her plans to avenge the murder of Mikkos. Mikkos and Helena's controlling ways are often mentioned as

7755-427: Is shot and left comatose, Anna is arrested for her attempted murder. Anna is cleared when Victor's bastard son Dino (Chris DeRose) is revealed to be behind the shooting. Anna is relieved when Olivia is shipped off to a mental hospital in 1989. However, Anna's life with Duke comes to an end when he is killed in a fire in April 1989, as revenge for testifying against the mob. Grant Putnam General Hospital

7896-546: Is shot to death by Dante. Despite this, a resurrected Helena gets her hands on the embryo, and flees the Crichton-Clark just as it explodes. In 2024, Charlie Mason from Soaps She Knows called Stavros "vile" and noted how Helena would fawn over him. Anna Devane is played by Finola Hughes . Hughes also appeared as Anna on All My Children , and the General Hospital prime time, spin-off series, General Hospital: Night Shift . The character first appeared on

8037-480: Is shot to death by Dante. Despite this, a resurrected Helena gets her hands on the embryo, and flees the Crichton-Clark just as it explodes. In 2024, Charlie Mason from Soaps She Knows called Stavros "vile" and noted how Helena would fawn over him. Anna Devane is played by Finola Hughes . Hughes also appeared as Anna on All My Children , and the General Hospital prime time, spin-off series, General Hospital: Night Shift . The character first appeared on

8178-477: Is similar to that of his widow Helena Cassadine ( Constance Towers ). In August 1981, Mikkos Cassadine appears on his private island in Greece with several of his business associates, including his brothers, Victor and Tony . Mikkos presents his plan to use the world's largest uncut diamond, the Ice Princess to power his weather machine and force the entire world to bend to his will, and allow him to rebuild

8319-425: Is similar to that of his widow Helena Cassadine ( Constance Towers ). In August 1981, Mikkos Cassadine appears on his private island in Greece with several of his business associates, including his brothers, Victor and Tony . Mikkos presents his plan to use the world's largest uncut diamond, the Ice Princess to power his weather machine and force the entire world to bend to his will, and allow him to rebuild

8460-442: Is the longest-running American television serial drama, airing on ABC . Created by Frank and Doris Hursley , who originally set it in a general hospital (hence the title), in an unnamed fictional city. In the 1970s, the city was named Port Charles, New York . The series premiered on April 1, 1963. This is a list of notable characters who significantly impacted storylines and began their run between 1980 and 1989. Grant Andrews

8601-442: Is the longest-running American television serial drama, airing on ABC . Created by Frank and Doris Hursley , who originally set it in a general hospital (hence the title), in an unnamed fictional city. In the 1970s, the city was named Port Charles, New York . The series premiered on April 1, 1963. This is a list of notable characters who significantly impacted storylines and began their run between 1980 and 1989. Grant Andrews

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8742-476: The Adirondack Mountains and rescues her. Anna settles into a happy life with Duke while working with Robert as they co-parent Robin. In the summer of 1988, Anna announces she is pregnant. However, Anna suffers a miscarriage in October 1988 when she is trapped in an elevator rigged to fall by Victor's jealous daughter Olivia St. John ( Tonja Walker ), who had become obsessed with Duke. When Olivia

8883-405: The Adirondack Mountains and rescues her. Anna settles into a happy life with Duke while working with Robert as they co-parent Robin. In the summer of 1988, Anna announces she is pregnant. However, Anna suffers a miscarriage in October 1988 when she is trapped in an elevator rigged to fall by Victor's jealous daughter Olivia St. John ( Tonja Walker ), who had become obsessed with Duke. When Olivia

9024-586: The Jerome family , allows for Duke and Anna to become one of the show's supercouples , along with Robert and Anna. However, the storyline ends in tragedy when Duke dies in Anna's arms. Robert and Anna eventually reunite to raise their daughter, Robin , and eventually remarry; the happiness is short lived and the duo are killed off in 1992 along with their rival, Cesar Faison . However, all three were eventually revealed to be alive. Anna reappeared on All My Children as

9165-483: The Jerome family , allows for Duke and Anna to become one of the show's supercouples , along with Robert and Anna. However, the storyline ends in tragedy when Duke dies in Anna's arms. Robert and Anna eventually reunite to raise their daughter, Robin , and eventually remarry; the happiness is short lived and the duo are killed off in 1992 along with their rival, Cesar Faison . However, all three were eventually revealed to be alive. Anna reappeared on All My Children as

9306-641: The Swedish opera singer, Kristin Bergman who bore him two children, Natasha and Kristina Cassadine . When Helena finds out about the affair, she kills Kristen forcing Mikkos to send his daughters into hiding. The infant Kristina is put up for adoption, while Natasha's name is changed to Alexis and Mikkos lies, claiming she is the daughter of his late sister, Sophia, and raises her in Greece with his sons. In 2009, Helena reveals that Mikkos had another bastard child,

9447-479: The Swedish opera singer, Kristin Bergman who bore him two children, Natasha and Kristina Cassadine . When Helena finds out about the affair, she kills Kristen forcing Mikkos to send his daughters into hiding. The infant Kristina is put up for adoption, while Natasha's name is changed to Alexis and Mikkos lies, claiming she is the daughter of his late sister, Sophia, and raises her in Greece with his sons. In 2009, Helena reveals that Mikkos had another bastard child,

9588-548: The April 10, 1985, episode of General Hospital as a fence . The character was created and introduced by executive producer, Gloria Monty , and co-head writers, Pat Falken Smith and Norma Monty. Upon her introduction, Anna is revealed to be the super spy ex-wife of Robert Scorpio and romantic rival to his current wife, Holly Sutton . Anna remained a prominent character in the series until 1992 due to her romantic pairings with Robert and former mobster, Duke Lavery . The storyline in which Duke tries to evade his criminal past with

9729-548: The April 10, 1985, episode of General Hospital as a fence . The character was created and introduced by executive producer, Gloria Monty , and co-head writers, Pat Falken Smith and Norma Monty. Upon her introduction, Anna is revealed to be the super spy ex-wife of Robert Scorpio and romantic rival to his current wife, Holly Sutton . Anna remained a prominent character in the series until 1992 due to her romantic pairings with Robert and former mobster, Duke Lavery . The storyline in which Duke tries to evade his criminal past with

9870-668: The DVX. Anna works as Sean Donely 's ( John Reilly ) secretary and partners with him to fence the Aztec treasure. However, the treasure goes missing forcing Anna and Robert to team up which makes Holly jealous. As the revelation about their marriage leads to Holly leaving Robert, Anna teams up with Robert and Grant Andrews ( Brian Patrick Clarke ) to bring down Donely who has gone rogue. When Robert goes missing during their mission, Anna returns home to find her apartment destroyed and her old friend Filomena Soltini ( Argentina Brunetti ) tied up. It

10011-567: The DVX. Anna works as Sean Donely 's ( John Reilly ) secretary and partners with him to fence the Aztec treasure. However, the treasure goes missing forcing Anna and Robert to team up which makes Holly jealous. As the revelation about their marriage leads to Holly leaving Robert, Anna teams up with Robert and Grant Andrews ( Brian Patrick Clarke ) to bring down Donely who has gone rogue. When Robert goes missing during their mission, Anna returns home to find her apartment destroyed and her old friend Filomena Soltini ( Argentina Brunetti ) tied up. It

10152-684: The Ice Princess storyline, a plot to freeze the world using a weather machine. When Luke Spencer foils their plan, the great feud between the Spencers and Cassadines begins. Elizabeth Taylor originated the role of villain Helena Cassadine , Mikkos' wife, in this era. Her curse on Luke and Laura 's wedding was watched by over 30 million viewers. Characters currently on the show are noted in bold ; family members through marriage are in italics . Only current spouses or those married at

10293-461: The brink of death, Helena whisked him away to Cassadine Island in Greece, where he had been recovering ever since. Stavros is eventually discovered to be alive by Nikolas sometime in December 2012, and in an effort to discover what his father and grandmother are up to, attempts to endear himself to them. On April 12, Luke and Laura rescue Lulu from Stavros and trap him in his own cryogenic chamber. He

10434-405: The brink of death, Helena whisked him away to Cassadine Island in Greece, where he had been recovering ever since. Stavros is eventually discovered to be alive by Nikolas sometime in December 2012, and in an effort to discover what his father and grandmother are up to, attempts to endear himself to them. On April 12, Luke and Laura rescue Lulu from Stavros and trap him in his own cryogenic chamber. He

10575-504: The character was believed to have died. Kelker-Kelly subsequently reprised the role for several episodes, as a hallucination, between February 14, 2002, and December 24, 2003. On April 10, 2013, Kelker-Kelly reprised the role amidst intense secrecy on the part of the series. Stavros Cassadine was first introduced to the series in November 1983, as he attempted to reclaim his "wife" Laura Spencer from her long-time love Luke Spencer . Over

10716-448: The character was believed to have died. Kelker-Kelly subsequently reprised the role for several episodes, as a hallucination, between February 14, 2002, and December 24, 2003. On April 10, 2013, Kelker-Kelly reprised the role amidst intense secrecy on the part of the series. Stavros Cassadine was first introduced to the series in November 1983, as he attempted to reclaim his "wife" Laura Spencer from her long-time love Luke Spencer . Over

10857-521: The crime. Stavros also began manipulating Gia Campbell , in an effort to obtain information on Nikolas, and deduce whether or not Nikolas would remain loyal to the Cassadines. Eventually, Laura and Stefan were able to conclude the Stavros was alive, prompting Stefan to break out of prison. After confronting Stavros on Spoon Island, Stefan tied him up and left him inside an empty coffin. However, when

10998-407: The crime. Stavros also began manipulating Gia Campbell , in an effort to obtain information on Nikolas, and deduce whether or not Nikolas would remain loyal to the Cassadines. Eventually, Laura and Stefan were able to conclude the Stavros was alive, prompting Stefan to break out of prison. After confronting Stavros on Spoon Island, Stefan tied him up and left him inside an empty coffin. However, when

11139-473: The death of his father Angus McKay ( Guy Doleman ), Anna becomes suspicious of Duke's relationship with his half-sister, Camellia ( Elizabeth Keifer ). In May 1987, Anna is horrified when the press crashes her wedding to expose that Duke covered up Camellia's murder of Evan Jerome, the son of mobster kingpin Victor Jerome (Jack Axelrod). Anna dumps Duke and starts her own private investigator firm, and

11280-411: The death of his father Angus McKay ( Guy Doleman ), Anna becomes suspicious of Duke's relationship with his half-sister, Camellia ( Elizabeth Keifer ). In May 1987, Anna is horrified when the press crashes her wedding to expose that Duke covered up Camellia's murder of Evan Jerome, the son of mobster kingpin Victor Jerome (Jack Axelrod). Anna dumps Duke and starts her own private investigator firm, and

11421-583: The evil Valentin who had been disowned by Mikkos years earlier. Valentin is initially meant to cause more trouble for the Spencers and even the Cassadines, however the storyline is dropped. Mikkos and Helena are also believed to have another child, Irina Cassadine, who is shot to death by Helena in early 2012. Though Helena claims Irina as her daughter, it was never stated that she was fathered by Mikkos. Mikkos's tyrannical spirit also affects his grandchildren, most significantly his granddaughter, Sam McCall . When

11562-527: The evil Valentin who had been disowned by Mikkos years earlier. Valentin is initially meant to cause more trouble for the Spencers and even the Cassadines, however the storyline is dropped. Mikkos and Helena are also believed to have another child, Irina Cassadine, who is shot to death by Helena in early 2012. Though Helena claims Irina as her daughter, it was never stated that she was fathered by Mikkos. Mikkos's tyrannical spirit also affects his grandchildren, most significantly his granddaughter, Sam McCall . When

11703-606: The head vampire. Alison soon learns that Joshua's victims included Frank Scanlon, Victor Collins , Jamal, and Amanda. The vampire's spell is eventually lifted and Amanda is on hand to see Alison marry Rafe. Derek Barrington is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera, General Hospital . He was portrayed by actor Mark Goddard . Derek is the son of wealthy Port Charles socialite, Amanda Barrington ( Anne Jeffreys ). He has an affair with Virginia "Ginny" Blake (Judith Chapman) before coming to Port Charles. Ginny becomes pregnant with Michael "Mike" Phelan ( David Mendenhall ). He

11844-606: The head vampire. Alison soon learns that Joshua's victims included Frank Scanlon, Victor Collins , Jamal, and Amanda. The vampire's spell is eventually lifted and Amanda is on hand to see Alison marry Rafe. Derek Barrington is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera, General Hospital . He was portrayed by actor Mark Goddard . Derek is the son of wealthy Port Charles socialite, Amanda Barrington ( Anne Jeffreys ). He has an affair with Virginia "Ginny" Blake (Judith Chapman) before coming to Port Charles. Ginny becomes pregnant with Michael "Mike" Phelan ( David Mendenhall ). He

11985-459: The legal codicil for CI. The Cassadine estate is about to be handed over to him as it's been six months since his father split, but he has no idea how to translate the legal jargon in the document he was sent. Alexis is happy to look over the document, noting it's very complicated, and she'll need time to get back to him. Spencer is grateful to her, and for having family helping him with this. Legend Mikkos Cassadine General Hospital

12126-426: The necessary information to escape the laboratory, with Gia in tow. Following a vicious altercation with Luke, Stavros found himself dangling over the entrance to a bottomless pit, and in one final effort to thumb his nose at Luke, threw up his hands and fell to his presumed death. In April 2013, Stavros was revealed to be alive, after Helena had saved him from the bottom of the pit twelve years earlier. With Stavros on

12267-426: The necessary information to escape the laboratory, with Gia in tow. Following a vicious altercation with Luke, Stavros found himself dangling over the entrance to a bottomless pit, and in one final effort to thumb his nose at Luke, threw up his hands and fell to his presumed death. In April 2013, Stavros was revealed to be alive, after Helena had saved him from the bottom of the pit twelve years earlier. With Stavros on

12408-457: The night of an annual charity ball, Beatrice is found dead. Edward, Lila, Alan Quartermaine , Monica Quartermaine , Holly, Amanda, Sylvia, and Leo are all suspects, but all innocent. Throughout the course of the evening, all of them slip drugs in Beatrice's drink in hopes of knocking her out. With the help of Ginny Blake , Robert Scorpio recreates the night of the ball and finds that Beatrice

12549-401: The night of an annual charity ball, Beatrice is found dead. Edward, Lila, Alan Quartermaine , Monica Quartermaine , Holly, Amanda, Sylvia, and Leo are all suspects, but all innocent. Throughout the course of the evening, all of them slip drugs in Beatrice's drink in hopes of knocking her out. With the help of Ginny Blake , Robert Scorpio recreates the night of the ball and finds that Beatrice

12690-543: The place of Grant Putnam , who at the time was presumed dead. To do so, Andrews married Putnam's fiancée Celia Quartermaine , as well as became a doctor at General Hospital. He helped Robert Scorpio thwart the Aztec Treasure escapade before leaving town. Larry Ashton is a fictional character on the American soap opera General Hospital . The role was portrayed by Hugo Napier from 1988 to 1992, and returned to

12831-423: The place of Grant Putnam , who at the time was presumed dead. To do so, Andrews married Putnam's fiancée Celia Quartermaine , as well as became a doctor at General Hospital. He helped Robert Scorpio thwart the Aztec Treasure escapade before leaving town. Larry Ashton is a fictional character on the American soap opera General Hospital . The role was portrayed by Hugo Napier from 1988 to 1992, and returned to

12972-520: The police came looking for Stefan, they freed Stavros, and following some questions, let him go. When the time came for Stavros and Nikolas to come face to face, Helena arranged for Nikolas to believe that Stavros was still frozen, prompting Nikolas to declare that he hated his father and hoped he remained "dead". Subsequently, Helena lured a handful of her enemies to the underground laboratory where she had kept Stavros hidden, and trapped them inside. Stavros, in an effort to prove his love for Nikolas, gave him

13113-520: The police came looking for Stefan, they freed Stavros, and following some questions, let him go. When the time came for Stavros and Nikolas to come face to face, Helena arranged for Nikolas to believe that Stavros was still frozen, prompting Nikolas to declare that he hated his father and hoped he remained "dead". Subsequently, Helena lured a handful of her enemies to the underground laboratory where she had kept Stavros hidden, and trapped them inside. Stavros, in an effort to prove his love for Nikolas, gave him

13254-401: The reason for the family being so screwed up. Their oldest son, Stavros in 1983, kidnaps Laura Spencer, forces her into marriage and to bear his son, Nikolas . Their other son, the gentler Stefan , is looked down upon for not being more like his brother, and parents. Stefan also has a thing for Laura, but he is killed by Luke in 2003. In the 1990s, it is revealed that Mikkos had an affair with

13395-401: The reason for the family being so screwed up. Their oldest son, Stavros in 1983, kidnaps Laura Spencer, forces her into marriage and to bear his son, Nikolas . Their other son, the gentler Stefan , is looked down upon for not being more like his brother, and parents. Stefan also has a thing for Laura, but he is killed by Luke in 2003. In the 1990s, it is revealed that Mikkos had an affair with

13536-557: The request of former love interest, Liesl Obrecht . In August 2014, it is discovered Victor had threatened a troubled Rafe Kovich Jr. into causing an accident involving Patrick, his daughter Emma, and ex-fiancée Sabrina Santiago that had resulted in the death of Patrick and Sabrina's son, Gabriel, who had been born premature as a result. Meanwhile, Robin has been successful in fulfilling Victor's plans to resurrect his dead relatives, as well as Jason, who Victor intends to use for his own purposes based on Jason's past as mafia hitman. Victor

13677-557: The request of former love interest, Liesl Obrecht . In August 2014, it is discovered Victor had threatened a troubled Rafe Kovich Jr. into causing an accident involving Patrick, his daughter Emma, and ex-fiancée Sabrina Santiago that had resulted in the death of Patrick and Sabrina's son, Gabriel, who had been born premature as a result. Meanwhile, Robin has been successful in fulfilling Victor's plans to resurrect his dead relatives, as well as Jason, who Victor intends to use for his own purposes based on Jason's past as mafia hitman. Victor

13818-553: The role in favor of a "big" storyline for the summer on GH . Hughes who was scheduled to start taping on May 28, was never actually replaced and her character was never introduced onscreen. On December 11, 2011, TV Guide confirmed that Hughes would return to General Hospital starting in mid January and would reappear just in time for February Sweeps. Hughes first airdate was slated for the week of February 13, 2012. On April 6, 2012, executive producer, Frank Valentini announced on Twitter that Hughes had been placed on contract with

13959-553: The role in favor of a "big" storyline for the summer on GH . Hughes who was scheduled to start taping on May 28, was never actually replaced and her character was never introduced onscreen. On December 11, 2011, TV Guide confirmed that Hughes would return to General Hospital starting in mid January and would reappear just in time for February Sweeps. Hughes first airdate was slated for the week of February 13, 2012. On April 6, 2012, executive producer, Frank Valentini announced on Twitter that Hughes had been placed on contract with

14100-516: The role of Anna in early 1985, about three months after she relocated to New York City . About two weeks later, Hughes was shocked when she actually got hired because the role was originally written for an American actress. In late 1991, rumors circulated that Hughes had been fired. However, instead during contract negotiations, she took advantage of an out clause to work on another project. Hughes last taped scenes aired during December 16, last airing on December 17, 1991. If negotiations went well, Hughes

14241-516: The role of Anna in early 1985, about three months after she relocated to New York City . About two weeks later, Hughes was shocked when she actually got hired because the role was originally written for an American actress. In late 1991, rumors circulated that Hughes had been fired. However, instead during contract negotiations, she took advantage of an out clause to work on another project. Hughes last taped scenes aired during December 16, last airing on December 17, 1991. If negotiations went well, Hughes

14382-459: The series in 2014, and again in 2016. In 2017, Oliver Muirhead briefly assumed the role of Larry. Larry Ashton came to Port Charles with his wife, Arielle Gastineau Ashton . They came in on their yacht and deeply in debt. They were in search of the Dragon Bone, a key to unlock an ancient Chinese Civilization. Tracy Quartermaine blackmailed Larry into giving her and Ned Ashton a share of

14523-399: The series in 2014, and again in 2016. In 2017, Oliver Muirhead briefly assumed the role of Larry. Larry Ashton came to Port Charles with his wife, Arielle Gastineau Ashton . They came in on their yacht and deeply in debt. They were in search of the Dragon Bone, a key to unlock an ancient Chinese Civilization. Tracy Quartermaine blackmailed Larry into giving her and Ned Ashton a share of

14664-416: The series in a recurring capacity but she never did. Rumors immediately followed that Hughes would return to GH . However, Hughes later revealed in an interview that she was open to a return, but had not been contacted by the series. When Tristan Rogers returned to the series as Robert in 2006, many speculated that Hughes would return to the series as well. However instead, Emma Samms instead returned to

14805-416: The series in a recurring capacity but she never did. Rumors immediately followed that Hughes would return to GH . However, Hughes later revealed in an interview that she was open to a return, but had not been contacted by the series. When Tristan Rogers returned to the series as Robert in 2006, many speculated that Hughes would return to the series as well. However instead, Emma Samms instead returned to

14946-451: The series indefinitely in 2012 when Robin was presumed dead. She has a romance with Robert's best friend, Luke Spencer , and reunites with Duke, whom Faison is masquerading as. The real Duke is later revealed to be alive. Anna has become one of the most respected and celebrated heroines in all of daytime. Hughes joined the cast of General Hospital in the spring of 1985, and made her first appearance on April 10, 1985. Hughes auditioned for

15087-451: The series indefinitely in 2012 when Robin was presumed dead. She has a romance with Robert's best friend, Luke Spencer , and reunites with Duke, whom Faison is masquerading as. The real Duke is later revealed to be alive. Anna has become one of the most respected and celebrated heroines in all of daytime. Hughes joined the cast of General Hospital in the spring of 1985, and made her first appearance on April 10, 1985. Hughes auditioned for

15228-464: The series. In October 2015, it was reported that Hughes has inked a deal with the series and will remain in the role of Anna. Anna is introduced in 1985 as skilled jewel thief who takes an interest in Robert Scorpio ( Tristan Rogers ) and his wife Holly Sutton ( Emma Samms ). Anna is soon revealed to be Robert's ex-wife whom he divorced upon discovering she was a double-agent working for

15369-401: The series. In October 2015, it was reported that Hughes has inked a deal with the series and will remain in the role of Anna. Anna is introduced in 1985 as skilled jewel thief who takes an interest in Robert Scorpio ( Tristan Rogers ) and his wife Holly Sutton ( Emma Samms ). Anna is soon revealed to be Robert's ex-wife whom he divorced upon discovering she was a double-agent working for

15510-424: The series. Samms and Rogers's returns intensified speculation that Hughes would eventually reprise her role, Though initial reports hinted that Hughes refused to return, ABC finally confirmed Hughes's return in April 2006. Hughes first reappeared May 12, 2006. Hughes concluded her stint on August 30, and returned once again from July 13 to August 24, 2007. In late March 2008, it was announced that Hughes would make

15651-424: The series. Samms and Rogers's returns intensified speculation that Hughes would eventually reprise her role, Though initial reports hinted that Hughes refused to return, ABC finally confirmed Hughes's return in April 2006. Hughes first reappeared May 12, 2006. Hughes concluded her stint on August 30, and returned once again from July 13 to August 24, 2007. In late March 2008, it was announced that Hughes would make

15792-576: The stipulation that she would be disinherited. Alison chooses Jamal over Amanda's money. When Jamal and Alison clash over plans for her to open a bakery alongside their bike shop, Amanda tries making peace between them. While arguing with Alison, Amanda has a heart attack. At Alan's urging, Alison repairs her relationship with Amanda and suspects that a mysterious gift of $ 25,000 came from her, but it did not. When vampires descend upon Port Charles, Alison forms an alliance with Livvie Locke , Caleb Morley , and Rafe Kovich in order to take down Joshua Temple ,

15933-576: The stipulation that she would be disinherited. Alison chooses Jamal over Amanda's money. When Jamal and Alison clash over plans for her to open a bakery alongside their bike shop, Amanda tries making peace between them. While arguing with Alison, Amanda has a heart attack. At Alan's urging, Alison repairs her relationship with Amanda and suspects that a mysterious gift of $ 25,000 came from her, but it did not. When vampires descend upon Port Charles, Alison forms an alliance with Livvie Locke , Caleb Morley , and Rafe Kovich in order to take down Joshua Temple ,

16074-414: The time of their death appear here. Owned by the Cassadines. Cassadine Industries is a large international conglomerate, which was founded by the Cassadine family in the late 1970s as a front to cover for their dirty dealings. But the business took off, being controlled by Mikkos Cassadine , Stavros Cassadine , Helena Cassadine , Stefan Cassadine and Nikolas Cassadine amongst others. In December 2005,

16215-475: The treasure if he found it. Tracy said she would expose him as not being the Ashton family heir if he did not. The search ended when Robert Scorpio 's dog buried the key. Larry divorced Arielle who left Port Charles. He lost his title when Charlie Prince turned out to be the real heir. Larry continued to scheme with Tracy to discredit Monica by revealing that Dawn Winthrop was her illegitimate daughter. They posed as

16356-422: The treasure if he found it. Tracy said she would expose him as not being the Ashton family heir if he did not. The search ended when Robert Scorpio 's dog buried the key. Larry divorced Arielle who left Port Charles. He lost his title when Charlie Prince turned out to be the real heir. Larry continued to scheme with Tracy to discredit Monica by revealing that Dawn Winthrop was her illegitimate daughter. They posed as

16497-510: The twin sister of Alex Marick on March 2, 2001. In addition to working as chief of police, and a brief romance with Edmund Grey , Anna marries Dr. David Hayward and they had a child together; however, that child dies as an infant. Hughes returned to General Hospital for several guest stints between 2006 and 2008. Throughout the summer and fall of 2008, Anna appeared on Night Shift where she supported Robert through his battle with cancer and helped Robin prepare for motherhood. Anna returned to

16638-510: The twin sister of Alex Marick on March 2, 2001. In addition to working as chief of police, and a brief romance with Edmund Grey , Anna marries Dr. David Hayward and they had a child together; however, that child dies as an infant. Hughes returned to General Hospital for several guest stints between 2006 and 2008. Throughout the summer and fall of 2008, Anna appeared on Night Shift where she supported Robert through his battle with cancer and helped Robin prepare for motherhood. Anna returned to

16779-486: The world in his own pure, perfect image. The first step of Mikkos's plan is to freeze the world, starting with Port Charles , New York ; the hometown of Luke and Laura Spencer . By freezing Port Charles, Mikkos could bring the world to its knees and force its leaders to do his bidding. Mikkos refuses to negotiate with the World Security Bureau (WSB) and lowers the temperature in Port Charles so low that it

16920-413: The world in his own pure, perfect image. The first step of Mikkos's plan is to freeze the world, starting with Port Charles , New York ; the hometown of Luke and Laura Spencer . By freezing Port Charles, Mikkos could bring the world to its knees and force its leaders to do his bidding. Mikkos refuses to negotiate with the World Security Bureau (WSB) and lowers the temperature in Port Charles so low that it

17061-472: Was Edward's child in order to get the money he felt he was owed. Ned disowns him and he leaves town without the painting. Amanda Barrington is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera, General Hospital . She was portrayed by veteran Hollywood actress Anne Jeffreys . Introduced in 1984, Amanda is a wealthy Port Charles socialite and close friend of Lila Quartermaine and her husband Edward Quartermaine . Amanda has two sons, Derek and Malcolm. Malcolm

17202-472: Was Edward's child in order to get the money he felt he was owed. Ned disowns him and he leaves town without the painting. Amanda Barrington is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera, General Hospital . She was portrayed by veteran Hollywood actress Anne Jeffreys . Introduced in 1984, Amanda is a wealthy Port Charles socialite and close friend of Lila Quartermaine and her husband Edward Quartermaine . Amanda has two sons, Derek and Malcolm. Malcolm

17343-495: Was alive. She agreed to help him. While in Port Charles, Victor acquainted himself with great-nephew Nikolas Cassadine and his son Spencer , before departing for the Crichton-Clark facility in Scarsdale with Robin and later encounters Heather Webber . In May, Victor made a brief appearance to deliver a message from Robin to her husband, Patrick Drake , as well as deliver stolen embryos to Lulu Spencer and Dante Falconeri , at

17484-438: Was alive. She agreed to help him. While in Port Charles, Victor acquainted himself with great-nephew Nikolas Cassadine and his son Spencer , before departing for the Crichton-Clark facility in Scarsdale with Robin and later encounters Heather Webber . In May, Victor made a brief appearance to deliver a message from Robin to her husband, Patrick Drake , as well as deliver stolen embryos to Lulu Spencer and Dante Falconeri , at

17625-408: Was around 5 or 6 years old and never returned home. Victor Cassadine was originated by Thaao Penghlis in the 1981 Ice Princess storyline. On January 31, 2014, Penghlis reprised the role on and off until September 16, 2014. Charles Shaughnessy assumed to the role on September 2, 2021, and exited on May 8, 2023. Victor first appears as a minor character in July 1981 along with Tony . Victor has

17766-408: Was around 5 or 6 years old and never returned home. Victor Cassadine was originated by Thaao Penghlis in the 1981 Ice Princess storyline. On January 31, 2014, Penghlis reprised the role on and off until September 16, 2014. Charles Shaughnessy assumed to the role on September 2, 2021, and exited on May 8, 2023. Victor first appears as a minor character in July 1981 along with Tony . Victor has

17907-593: Was discovered and put to an end by the Port Charles Police Department. Larry hoped to get Tracy to remarry him, but she turned him down, and he left town. In October 2014, Larry resurfaced in Port Charles, after having been abducted by Jerry Jacks and left on the patio of the Quartermaine Mansion in a burlap sack. It was later revealed that this was all a trick orchestrated by Luke Spencer who had been mentally ill, and Larry

18048-436: Was discovered and put to an end by the Port Charles Police Department. Larry hoped to get Tracy to remarry him, but she turned him down, and he left town. In October 2014, Larry resurfaced in Port Charles, after having been abducted by Jerry Jacks and left on the patio of the Quartermaine Mansion in a burlap sack. It was later revealed that this was all a trick orchestrated by Luke Spencer who had been mentally ill, and Larry

18189-451: Was involved in the kidnapping of Drew Cain. He also reveals Valentin is his son. Stavros Nikolai Mikkosovich Cassadine is a fictional character from the ABC daytime soap opera General Hospital . The role was originated by John Martinuzzi, who portrayed the role from November 17 to December 14, 1983. Eighteen years later, the role was recast with Robert Kelker-Kelly , who portrayed the role from June 1 to November 9, 2001, at which time

18330-451: Was involved in the kidnapping of Drew Cain. He also reveals Valentin is his son. Stavros Nikolai Mikkosovich Cassadine is a fictional character from the ABC daytime soap opera General Hospital . The role was originated by John Martinuzzi, who portrayed the role from November 17 to December 14, 1983. Eighteen years later, the role was recast with Robert Kelker-Kelly , who portrayed the role from June 1 to November 9, 2001, at which time

18471-474: Was not murdered, but rather accidentally died when she ingested Lila's heart medication. Amanda, along with the rest of Beatrice's victims, is relieved. In 1989, Amanda grieves when longtime friend Edward is presumably killed in a plane crash. Amanda donates a plaque to the hospital in honor of Edward. Amanda is delighted, along with the rest of Port Charles, when in 1991, Edward turns up alive and well. In 1992, Amanda welcomed friend Simon Jones to Port Charles but

18612-474: Was not murdered, but rather accidentally died when she ingested Lila's heart medication. Amanda, along with the rest of Beatrice's victims, is relieved. In 1989, Amanda grieves when longtime friend Edward is presumably killed in a plane crash. Amanda donates a plaque to the hospital in honor of Edward. Amanda is delighted, along with the rest of Port Charles, when in 1991, Edward turns up alive and well. In 1992, Amanda welcomed friend Simon Jones to Port Charles but

18753-410: Was portrayed by David Groh from 1983 until 1985. After an affair with Bobbie Spencer , they are married in 1984 by Lee Baldwin . Afterwards he becomes extremely abusive towards her. When he is murdered in 1985, Bobbie is originally suspected, however he was actually killed in self-defense by Ginny Webber . Terry Brock is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera, General Hospital . She

18894-410: Was portrayed by David Groh from 1983 until 1985. After an affair with Bobbie Spencer , they are married in 1984 by Lee Baldwin . Afterwards he becomes extremely abusive towards her. When he is murdered in 1985, Bobbie is originally suspected, however he was actually killed in self-defense by Ginny Webber . Terry Brock is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera, General Hospital . She

19035-606: Was portrayed by Robyn Bernard from September 3, 1984, to March 7, 1990. Terry arrives in PC on Labor Day 1984, and she has her eye on Frisco Jones . In January 1985, she screams when her father, D.L. was shot and murder by Bobbie, but instead he was murdered by Ginny Webber . In Summer 1985, Terry dreams of being a singer, but she had a drinking addiction that kept her from realizing her goal. In February 1986, Terry married Kevin O'Connor. In 1990, she got her recording contract, and left PC on March 7, 1990. Mikkos Ivanovich Cassadine

19176-558: Was portrayed by Robyn Bernard from September 3, 1984, to March 7, 1990. Terry arrives in PC on Labor Day 1984, and she has her eye on Frisco Jones . In January 1985, she screams when her father, D.L. was shot and murder by Bobbie, but instead he was murdered by Ginny Webber . In Summer 1985, Terry dreams of being a singer, but she had a drinking addiction that kept her from realizing her goal. In February 1986, Terry married Kevin O'Connor. In 1990, she got her recording contract, and left PC on March 7, 1990. Mikkos Ivanovich Cassadine

19317-501: Was revealed that Valentin Cassadine is the sole heir to the Cassadine empire. In 2020, this was reversed through a secret codicil to Mikkos' will that revealed Valentin is Helena's son and not a Cassadine at all. Thus, Nikolas was reinstated as sole heir. In October 2021, Victor Cassadine was not only revealed to be alive, but also Valentin's father. On September 15, 2023, at the Invader , Alexis Davis and Spencer Cassadine go over

19458-406: Was slated to return by the spring of 1992. In the interim, she was replaced by Camilla Moore who made her first appearance December 20, 1991. Moore last appeared on January 20, 1992, and Hughes returned to the role for one episode on February 25, 1992. Hughes briefly returned from November 13 to 22, 1995 as Anna's spirit to comfort the character's daughter Robin Scorpio ( Kimberly McCullough ), who

19599-406: Was slated to return by the spring of 1992. In the interim, she was replaced by Camilla Moore who made her first appearance December 20, 1991. Moore last appeared on January 20, 1992, and Hughes returned to the role for one episode on February 25, 1992. Hughes briefly returned from November 13 to 22, 1995 as Anna's spirit to comfort the character's daughter Robin Scorpio ( Kimberly McCullough ), who

19740-541: Was stunned when he was revealed to be a criminal. When Carly Roberts arrives in town in 1996, she immediately seeks out Amanda's attention after learning from Amy Vining how much money Amanda has. Amanda becomes a staple at the annual Port Charles tradition of the Nurses Ball, held annually from 1994 to 2001. In 2000, Laura Spencer asks Amanda to be an investor in her upcoming Deception Cosmetics line, to which Amanda politely declines. She remains in Port Charles and

19881-481: Was stunned when he was revealed to be a criminal. When Carly Roberts arrives in town in 1996, she immediately seeks out Amanda's attention after learning from Amy Vining how much money Amanda has. Amanda becomes a staple at the annual Port Charles tradition of the Nurses Ball, held annually from 1994 to 2001. In 2000, Laura Spencer asks Amanda to be an investor in her upcoming Deception Cosmetics line, to which Amanda politely declines. She remains in Port Charles and

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