After an explosion devastated the Floating Rib in November 2020, Lulu experienced a traumatic brain injury and cerebral oedema. Immediate surgery was undertaken to save her life, but despite the efforts, she lapsed into a coma and she is currently in a long-term care facility.
General Hospital, acknowledged by Guinness World Records as the lengthiest American soap opera currently in production, remains the solitary surviving soap on ABC. Its premiere on April 1, 1963, coincided with the launch of NBC's The Doctors, a medical soap aiming to challenge its dominance but was regrettably discontinued in 1982.
Originally airing for half an hour, General Hospital's runtime expanded to 45 minutes in 1976 and then to a full hour in 1978, a unique deviation from the norm. Renowned for shaping soap opera conventions, particularly in the 1980s, it revolutionized the genre with its fast-paced action-adventure narratives, departing from the traditional focus on domestic and social themes prevalent in earlier soap operas.
Who is Lulu on General Hospital?
Lulu Spencer portrayed as a fictional character in the ABC daytime soap opera General Hospital, is the offspring of the iconic supercouple Luke and Laura Spencer. Her onscreen birth was shown on August 8, 1994.
Because of Luke's ties to mob boss Sonny Corinthos, Lulu's early life is fraught with peril, leading her mother to flee town with her at one instance. When Lulu is diagnosed with aplastic anaemia as a baby, Laura discloses the existence of another son, Nikolas Cassadine, born during her captivity with Stavros Cassadine. Nikolas becomes Lulu's savior through a bone marrow transplant, yet this revelation of a hidden truth shatters Luke and Laura's marriage.
Is Lulu returning?
Rylan initially addressed the influx of messages about Lulu's storyline, expressing her commitment to preserving storyline integrity. She clarified her availability to return to the role if Lulu were to wake up, based on her understanding that GH would reach out when they decide. Later, Rylan explained that she aimed to avoid spoilers, not wanting to disrupt the viewing experience.
She reassured fans of her appreciation for their support and sent her love to everyone. As for whether Lulu is returning, based on Rylan's statements, it seems she's open to reprising the role if the storyline calls for it, but as of her last update, she hadn't been contacted about Lulu's return.
Who plays Lulu on General Hospital?
Actress Julie Marie Berman notably embodied the role from October 2005 to March 2013. The announcement of actress Emme Rylan taking over the role was made on March 6, 2013, and she debuted on April 11, 2013. After she departed from the series, Rylan concluded her portrayal on December 1, 2020.
Julie Marie Berman
She landed the role of Lulu Spencer on General Hospital in October 2005 and debuted on October 28 of that year. Her portrayal continued until March 22, 2013. Additionally, she showcased her acting talents across various TV series such as ER, Once and Again, 7th Heaven, Boston Public, Threshold, General Hospital: Night Shift, and more.
Her repertoire includes commercials and the film Vanished Without A Trace (1999), alongside appearances in numerous other movies and shows.
Emme Rylan
She has showcased her acting prowess in various shows, including George Lopez, Nickelodeon's Drake & Josh (2005), and $h*! My Dad Says (2011). Her presence also graced a few films like Armageddon for Andy (2006), Bring It On: All or Nothing (2006), and Impulse Black (2011).
Primarily recognized for her impactful roles in Guiding Light and The Young & the Restless, Rylan portrayed Lizzie Spaulding on CBS' Guiding Light from February 7, 2006, until its finale on September 18, 2009.
Following Guiding Light's conclusion, Rylan transitioned to The Young and The Restless as Abby Newman, debuting on May 18, 2010. While there, she took a maternity leave over the 2011 holiday season, returning to Y&R from January 23 to October 23, 2012. Her departure from Y&R was due to "budgetary concerns," leading her to a recurring role before resuming on February 11, 2013.
Later, she made the shift from Y&R to General Hospital, taking on the character of Lulu after Julie Marie Berman's departure. Melissa Ordway succeeded her role as Abby Carlton on Y&R. Rylan bid farewell to Y&R on April 10, 2013, and made her debut on General Hospital the following day, on April 11, 2013.
FAQs
A. Dante, suspecting his wife of infidelity, had a one-night fling with her cousin, Valerie Spencer, who harboured feelings for him. This caused Dante and Lulu to divorce. However, they reconsidered and reunited, getting remarried in their living room on Thanksgiving 2016.
A. Lulu is off General Hospital because she is in a coma and is currently in a long-term care facility.
A. Monica’s first love was Rick Webber on General Hospital.
