Dr. Richard "Rick" Webber, Sr., MD was a fictional character on the popular ABC soap opera General Hospital. He met and married Dr. Simone Ravelle, an African-American pediatrician, in 1988. The saintly wife of wicked billionaire Edward Quartermaine and mother to warring siblings Alan and Tracy, Lila is the matriarch of the Quartermaine family,[23] dispensing advice and intervening in conflicts when necessary. Ruby began dating Dan Rooney, a General Hospital administrator who had earlier been turned down by Jessie when he asked her to marry him. Mitch has no choice but to give in to her demands to crack down on organized crimestarting with the mob's rumored control of the Campus Disco run by head mobster Frank Smith. After a while, Tom was presumed dead and Tommy was reunited with his mother. After the death of her niece, Alexandria, Lila inherited her ELQ shares, and often voted in ways that Edward was opposed to. Rick drugs a hysterical Laura to keep her from remembering the incident and over the years, she eventually blocks out the entire ordeal. Audrey had in fact given birth to a boy she named Steven, after her true love, Steve Hardy. [2][3] She was quickly replaced by Mary O'Brien in September 1977. Susan and Scott become romantically involved, much to Heather's dismay. Eventually Scott, whom Heather became full-time lovers with, takes on Susan's lawsuit against the Quartermaines. Created by Susan discover while having ultrasound she was carrying twins this added even more pressure on her because now should would be on the run with two babies. Maurice Benards Birthday Reunion With Old GH Friends! Steve assumes they are ideally happy, but in actuality, their marriage is facing trouble. Use left and right arrow keys to navigate between menu items. Thankfully, in 2006, Laura was brought out of her catatonic state temporarily and Luke staged a fake wedding to make her happy before she left them again. After Monica returned to her husband, Alan Quartermaine, she discovered she was pregnant. [9] In February 2012, it was announced Mattson would again reprise the role, and made her onscreen return on April 2, 2012. In January 2021, Lesley showed up to defend Laura in an argument she was having with Cyrus Renault. Lesley Webber is a fictional character from General Hospital, an American soap opera on the ABC network. Laura joins a cult and is eventually found by Lesley and Rick Webber, who bring her home with them to Port Charles in 1976. When Lee briefly went off the wagon, Gail and Bryan Phillips immediately stepped in to help Lee sober up for good. When Heather begins getting day passes to leave the sanatarium and shows up at Diana's funeral, Jeff decides it's time to protect their son from his unstable mother. When several of the hospital's doctors and nurses decide to share a large apartment, Amy joins them and her constant gossip and meddling causes a lot of misunderstandings which leads to them threatening to kick Amy out unless she changes her ways. Joe arrives in 1979 and is the roommate of Jeff Webber. While it's been six years since Robin Mattson was on-screen as Heather Webber, she was name-dropped on General Hospital in scenes about Ryan Chamberlain (Jon Lindstrom). In 1981, Amy is the maid of honor at Laura's wedding to Luke and was devastated months later when Laura disappeared without a trace. Heather also becomes fixated on Sam, intent on ruining her life. He is the son of the late, Lars Webber and his wife, Helene Webber and the older half-brother of Dr. Jeff Webber. 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. Joe and detective Burt Ramsey believe Heather Webber is guilty, but Joe is hesitant because he is attracted to Heather. Gloria Monty (1978)Jill Farren Phelps (2002)Frank Valentini (2013) Created by Frank and Doris Hursley, who originally set it in a general hospital (hence the title), in an unnamed fictional city. Alan is insanely jealous. Elizabeth is the granddaughter of the show's original lead character, Steve Hardy ( John Beradino) and daughter of Jeff Webber ( Richard Dean Anderson ). Cameron hatched a few schemes to keep Lesley and Laura apart, but when he tried kidnapping her, Lesley grabbed the steering wheel and the car flew off the road, killing Cameron. Jeff is angry and jealous as their feelings develop into an affair. 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. Heather unknowingly drinks the drug. Heather later breaks out of Miscavige, and reveals that Franco is actually her son with Scott Baldwin. 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. Appearing to kill Diana, Heather writes Anne's name in blood next to Diana's body. The girls moved to Port Charles to live with Audrey in 1997 when Jeff and Carolyn moved to Sarajevo to help in the war effort. He wanted to help her, and was certain that Heather was behind the entire situation. She begins to wildly hallucinate and Jeff has to send her to a sanitarium. 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. In response, the actress' Port Charles fam reacted well, much the same way that we did. Mitch and Susan would soon begin an affair which continues when Mitch marries Tracy in 1979. Meanwhile, Rick and recently widowed Dr. Lesley Faulkner's relationship blossomed. 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]. Characters created by Robert Mason Pollock, Characters introduced by Jill Farren Phelps, Covered up the death of Theresa Carter and buried her body [1978], Tried to inject Laura Webber with a syringe containing a medication to erase her memory [1978], Held prisoner and tortured for ten months in Africa by revolutionaries and presumed deceased [1976], Held hostage at gunpoint by two men and forced to perform surgery on a third [Jun 17-18, 1986], Bludgeoned to death with a candlestick by. Her third album, Ladies of the Canyon, included her song <Woodstock,= later recorded by Crosby, Stills, and Nash. She is last seen in the fall of 2002, concerned about Laura's condition after Laura allegedly killed her stepfather Rick, who had come back to town for Luke and Laura's remarriage. For a while, Heather's therapy with Dr. Katz went fine, and she was even given a job in the hospital admissions office. Rick Webber. Love GH? Luke tells the authorities of Heather's crimes. Sheehan was nominated for the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 1982. [26] Amy later becomes a nurse at General Hospital, known for her gossiping and ditzy nature.[24][27]. The only issues in Lee and Gail's marriage was her devotion to Monica, whom Lee felt had deliberately tried to break up Rick and Lesley's marriage. After he is released from the hospital, the two become engaged and they marry on October 20, 2004 at the Quartermaine cabin. 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. Simone then found out she was pregnant again, but did not know whether Harrison or Tom was the father, and she had not even told Tom about her affair with Harrison. 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. Photo by Ricky Middlesworth/ABC. Character history Dr. Jeff Webber was first introduced in the spring of 1976 when he arrived in Port Charles after graduating from medical school. TV Shows. Denise previously played Lorne Hill in May 1965. ABC. Tom then kidnapped Tommy and fled to Mexico. The character was first introduced in the summer of 1976. After Susan was murdered, Lila was among the suspects, but the killer was revealed to be Crane whom Susan had betrayed. Ta comes by then, and believing Todd is holding her son, asks for him back. When Heather begins hallucinating, Jeff is forced to have her committed to Pine Circle Sanitarium in June 1979. Lila schemed to bring Monica and Alan together by planning their weekly family dinner and then leaving for a restaurant with Edward. Box and Craig Johnson. In 2003, Karen is struck and killed by a speeding car. [12] When Laura wants to divorce Scott after falling in love with Luke Spencer, Lee burns the divorce papers but later admits what he did. Any mention of Jeff Webber on GENERAL HOSPITAL has even longtime fans wondering whatever happened to the guy. He reclaimed his son and forced Audrey to resume their marriage. Home; News. 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. 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. Steve Hardy and Audrey finally married and Steve adopted Tommy. Luke broke the news to Laura and she had a breakdown, causing her to slip into catatonia. Amy's gossip frequently causes neglect, such as an incident when information she failed to give is blamed on Bobbie. Laura suffers a severe psychotic break and ends up in a mental hospital. [22] With Heather away, Alice takes over her daughter's manipulations. The investigation produces numerous suspects including Scott, Monica, Heather, Edward, Lila and Heather's mother Alice Grant. 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. Heather is later released with the help of her son Steve, after convincing him that she's changed. [39] Tracy finances his campaign for State Senate to keep a hold over him. Ironically, Jeff wants to name their new child "Steven Lars" if it's a boy. [20] Heather becomes pregnant but does not tell Jeff. Taylor. The series first premiered on April 1, 1963. Tom later went to Africa to treat refugees there. Romances He is briefly distracted by the flirtatious Charlene Simpson, Lucy Coe's aunt, but admits he only has eyes for Ruby. Mitch Williams is a fictional character on the ABC Daytime drama, General Hospital, portrayed by Christopher Pennock[38] from 1978 to 1980. Baby Ace on GENERAL HOSPITAL Everything You Need To Know, What Happened to Nikolas Cassadine on GENERAL HOSPITAL, Ashley Jones Reveals How THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS Changed Her Life. [4] O'Brien vacated the role in July 1979 when Heather overdosed on LSD. A devastated Rick reunites with Lesley and they remarry in December 1981. Jeff is upset by the news but eventually forms a close relationship with Steve. To Heather's horror, Dr. Katz referred to her as his one failure. Todd asks for Heather's help, because Victor isn't breathing. Susan decides to bring the Quartermaine scandal to the press, but Tolliver does not want to be charged with blackmail. Sam is devastated by her baby's death, as is Jason. Ultimately, Lesley helped deliver Monicas baby and found out it was Ricks son. 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. She returns not long after with her teenaged son Dillon Quartermaine in tow. 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. During their attempts to be civil together, Alan and Monica ended up passionately kissing, and when interrupted by a returning Edward and Lila, denied anything had happened. Part of the a360media Entertainment Group.Copyright a360media 2023. Jeff Webber (maternal half)Terri Arnett Siblings According to Soap Opera Digest, taking on the role of Jeff is none other than former Falcon Crest star, William Moses. 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. Back in 2002, Laura, (Rick's Step-Daughter) was the supposed killer of Rick, but Scotty Baldwin was the actual killer.They made it out as if Dr. Webber had turned into a villain to justify his murder. 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. Heather Webber is a fictional character and currently the main antagonist from General Hospital, an American soap opera on the ABC network. Amy deals with the growing Webber household when Rick and Lesley take in Blackie Parrish and adopt the orphaned Mikey Phelan. 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". Laura was reunited with her mother, but when Stefan blackmailed her into leaving town, she took Lesley and Lulu with her. Simone tried to break it up and ended up falling to the floor, suffering a miscarriage. Dr. Lesley Webber, MD is a fictional character on the popular ABC soap opera General Hospital . Amy is mentioned by the visiting Richard Simmons in 2013 as being his favorite source for hospital gossip. While working with Scotty as his secretary on the waterfront redevelopment project, Heather took an instant resentment to his new partner D.L. However, as Heather began to scheme to get Joe to marry her after getting her divorce decree from Jeff, Dr. Katz began to see Heather for who she really was. [19] After Jeff attempts suicide, he is shocked to learn Heather is pregnant. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. She's discovered by Luke, who she gets locked up in Miscavige, and takes Carly to the catacombs in Wyndemere. Many members of the class would tell her off for these indiscretions, particularly Laura's close friend Claudia Johnson, and even Laura's own nemesis, Bobbie Spencer. Michael Gregory has appeared in over 400 films, TV shows and video games. Tracy, tired of competing with Susan for Mitch's affections, uses the money to lure Mitch away from her. Susan then relocates to New York City and secretly gives birth in September. It is also revealed that Esme is a twin. However, because Jeff refuses to leave Monica, Heather decides she doesn't want the child. The teenage Laura discovers Rick having an affair with nurse, Theresa Carter. She moves into the Spencer home with Lesley to help take care of Lulu while Lulu's parents, Luke and Laura are absent. However, the happiness is short lived and Lesley is killed in a car accident in March 1984. All Rights Reserved. And sure enough, while under quarantine at the hospital, the pair slept together. Theresa panics and attacks Laura. Lesley then attended Lucky and Elizabeths second wedding, and in 2008, helped Lucky, Lulu, and Nikolas track down Laura when Scotty kidnapped her. [16] Ramsey departed the series on February 11, 1983, as Susan is murdered. But we're happy to refresh your memories! Tracy knows she cannot compete with Susan, so leaves and joins Mitch in Albany. The series first cast Ames' real-life daughter, Christine Cahill, to play Tom as a baby.[14]. Julie is acquitted, but a tape surfaces that proves Julie was the real killer. The actor spoke to Soap Opera Digest about joining the ABC soap and his co-stars. Gail remains a strong force in Lee's struggle with remaining sober and a confidante to many hospital staff members. They were married that same year. [20] On July 1, 1994, Meg Wyllie (who had previously appeared on "General Hospital" in two other roles) made her onscreen debut as the temporarily recast Lila until Lee's onscreen return on September 20, 1994. During the robbery, Ruby is assaulted and Jagger is shot by the police while trying to escape. 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. It has been going strong ever since. Susan soon learns Heather and Scott were working together and bars him from getting any money. She soon sets her sights on Dr. Monica Webber's husband, Dr. Jeff Webber. Heather's plans to get rich by killing Edward are stalled when he gives away his entire fortune to be with her. In 2006, Skye names her daughter Lila Rae Alcazar in honor of her adoptive grandmother Lila. After Susan kicks Alan out because he refuses to divorce Monica, he arranges for a divorce in January 1982 and they reunite. This was the first interracial marriage on a daytime soap opera. Unfortunately, she wanted nothing to do with her mother anymore. DICE Dental International Congress and Exhibition. [5] The following year, Lucky Spencer pays a visit on Ruby after Luke and Laura's truck is bombed at their Canadian restaurant. ", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Heather_Webber_(General_Hospital)&oldid=1141977552, This page was last edited on 27 February 2023, at 21:35. He buries her body, though it's later revealed she survived. Michael Gregory (August 10, 1976-1978) Chris Robinson (1978-November 26, 1986; 06/2002-08/2002; and April 2, 2013) General . Sr., MD was a fictional character on the ABC daytime television soap opera "General Hospital". 13,772 likes. She is hospitalized and lapses into a coma. The duo will portray Jeff and Carolyn Webber, Elizabeth's ( Rebecca Herbst) parents, who've been missing from the canvas for an extended period. Lesley Webber is a legacy character on GENERAL HOSPITAL, but since she doesnt appear very often these days, newer viewers can be forgiven for not being aware of her epic history in Port Charles. [34] Jeff and Carolyn have two daughters, Elizabeth Webber and Sarah Webber, who they raised in Colorado. Amy, head over heels in love with Johnny, steals a sponge which was held in evidence against Johnny's manager, Packy Moore, causing Rick to give her a vicious tongue lashing. Duration Use left arrow key to move back to the parent list. Lesley always liked Luke better than Scotty. Her first major success was the album Blue (1971). Rick Webber, Jr. Elizabeth Webber is a fictional character from General Hospital, an American soap opera on the ABC network, played by Rebecca Herbst. Heather becomes pregnant again but loses the baby. 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". Lee and Gail are thrilled in 1997 when Scotty and Serena come back to town along with granddaughter Karen Wexler. On October 1, 1980, Robin Mattson, known for her role as Hope Bauer on Guiding Light joined the cast as Heather Webber. Jason . In 1977, Jeff has a slow recovery from his bullet wound and Monica reconciles with him out of guilt. Mitch Williams was introduced as the D.A. 's blood type to his and Monica's so Tracy would drop the demand for a paternity test. Eventually Ruby warms to Elizabeth and gives her a job at Kelly's. When Heather returned to Kelly's diner to gather her things, Joe's stepmother, Rose, confronted Heather, and a fight ensued. Esme escapes, after she intentionally falls off the parapet into the ocean. In 1987, Tom Hardy returned to Port Charles after graduating medical school. However, Heather and Scott have secretly been planning to steal the cash. Finn was looking at a . Audrey March fell in love and married Steve Hardy, and later divorced him when she was grieving after suffering a miscarriage. She goes to see Jeff but discovers he is now in love with Anne Logan. She freaked out and attacked Rick in the attic, killing him and falling into a catatonic state. But soon it came to light that Alan was indeed the father of little A.J. Grandchildren The character was first introduced in the summer of 1976. After Heather and Tracy have Edward committed, Luke helps bring Heather's schemes to light. Edward and Lila's first wedding on August 6, 1945 was proven to be invalid on January 21, 1983. Dr. Lesley Williams first appeared in March of 1973 with Denise Alexander in the role. Steve doesn't suspect Heather is involved. was fathered by Lesley's husband, Rick.[11]. General Hospital (TV Series 1963- ) Chris Robinson as Dr. Rick Webber, Dr. Rick Bauer. In 1982, Joe is offered a position with the State Attorney's office in Albany, New York and leaves town. Robinson returned to "GH" after a 16-year absence in 2002, only to see the character of Rick killed off in a controversial storyline that altered the back story. Cause of death 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". General Hospital is a classic. Although she never marries,[25] throughout the years Amy is flirtatious with many men of Port Charles. Cameron warned Lesley not to contact Laura, but she disobeyed, and the teen was thrilled to meet her biological mother. Anna Lee originated the role of Lila in 1978. The role was played by Senait Ashenafi from June 10, 1994, to May 15, 1998. Heather later steals Anthony's body, thinking she'll help Luke not go down for murder. However, little PJ mixes up the glasses. Simone and Tom struggled to get their marriage back on track and Simone turned to Harrison, and they made love. 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. Infobox soap character series = General Hospital name= Rick Webber first= 1976 last= 2002 cause = Fatally bludgeoned with a candlestick by Scott Baldwin . Meanwhile, Rick romances Dr. Lesley Faulkner (Denise Alexander) in November 1976. First appearance Alexander 'Sandy' Komansky on ABC's Twelve O'Clock High in the last two seasons. Frank and Doris Hursley, who are husband and wife, are the show's original creators. 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. Rick Webber was a fictional character on the ABC soap opera, General Hospital. Rick Webber, Jr. (son with Ginny) Mike Webber (stepson with Ginny) Laura Webber (stepdaughter with Lesley) Blackie Parrish (adoptive son with Lesley) Flings & Affairs Theresa Carter (affair) Ginny Blake (affair while Lesley was presumed deceased) Monica Bard Quartermaine (engaged) Lesley Williams Crimes Committed Before Heather can kill Carly, she's discovered by Franco, whom she shoots, but is stopped by Anna from killing both him and Carly. Instead of coming clean, Heather tells Jeff the baby was stillborn. Jeff prepares to leave town with Steven Lars, but Heather shows up that day, asking for one last moment with her son which Jeff reluctantly grants. [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 is the son of the late, Lars Webber and his wife, Helene Webber and the older half-brother of Dr. Jeff Webber. [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]. Heather is seen again when Damian Spinelli looks for information on Franco's long-lost daughter. Shortly after this, Heather set up a frantic Cynthia Elliott in a waterfront cheap hotel and arranged Dr. Katz to find her there, leading to Cynthia shooting him. Introduced on August 1, 1997, as a . When Heather reveals she is pregnant, Jeff tells her to have an abortion. Disappointed, Lila kicks Tracy out of the mansion. Heather later revealed to Franco that because of her fear that he was the hospital serial killer, she had snuck out and drugged both Bobbie and Lucas Jones while he was at the Nurse's Ball, in order to give him an alibi. While gone, she met an African-American doctor named Harrison Davis. To protect her daughter, Lesley confessed to the murder, but Laura eventually came clean.
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