Anthony Geary, the eight-time Daytime Emmy winner best known for his role as Luke Spencer on the long-running soap opera General Hospital, died at 78 from complications related to a medical procedure.

According to NPR, Geary died as a result of complications stemming from a surgical procedure performed three days earlier.

Per Cureus, Studies show that surgical complications affect roughly 22% to over 40% of patients, depending on the procedure and patient health. Risks are higher for older adults, people with chronic conditions, higher body weight, and those undergoing major or emergency surgeries.

The most common complications include:
Infections, such as surgical site infections, pneumonia, and UTIs
Breathing problems, including pneumonia or respiratory failure