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Lynn Herring has captivated viewers with her portrayal of Lucy Coe on ABC's General Hospital. Since her debut in 1986, Herring has transformed Lucy from a timid librarian into a charismatic character.
Lucy was first introduced as a witness in the Brownstone Murder Mystery storyline arc. The character was supposed to be quickly written out, but Herring's performance and charisma made her a fan favorite. Due to popular demand, Lucy's character became a more permanent presence on GH.
Throughout her stay in Port Charles, Lucy has been involved with several prominent men, including Dr. Tony Jones, Dr. Alan Quartermaine, Scott Baldwin, and Dr. Kevin Collins.
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General Hospital: A glimpse at Lucy Coe's character
Lucy Coe, portrayed by Lynn Herring, definitely evolved from being a wallflower to a scene-stealer on General Hospital. Her romantic entanglements have often been at the heart of her most dramatic storylines.
Lucy's first major romance was with Dr. Tony Jones, whom she married. But things quickly fell apart when her lies came to light. Not one to give up, Lucy set her sights on Dr. Alan Quartermaine next, going so far as to fake a pregnancy to try and snag a wedding ring. That scheme blew up in her face as well.
Her longest-running and most beloved romantic storyline involves Scott Baldwin. Their relationship has spanned decades, swinging between passionate love and messy breakups, often complicated by Lucy's mischief or Scott’s own wandering eye. Despite their rocky past, many fans still root for Lucy and Scott as soulmates.
Another fan-favorite pairing is Lucy's relationship with psychiatrist Dr. Kevin Collins. Their love was built more on mutual respect and emotional growth. Kevin helped Lucy become more grounded, and their romance allowed audiences to see her more vulnerable side.
More about General Hospital star Lynn Herring
Lynn Herring was born on September 22, 1958, in Enid, Oklahoma. Her early achievements included being crowned Miss Virginia USA in 1977 and placing as the fourth runner-up in the Miss USA pageant that same year.
Herring balanced her early pageant success with academic pursuits, earning a degree in psychology. She has a degree in psychology, which she completed at Louisiana State University.
Initially, she wanted to pursue a master's degree in psychiatry, but the opportunity to play Lucy Coe on General Hospital changed everything. In April 2024, she celebrated her 38th year as the character, sending warm thanks to everyone who has been supporting her since day one.
Aside from GH, Herring landed roles in other soap operas, including Days of Our Lives, As the World Turns, and General Hospital spin-off, Port Charles. Her role as Lucy landed her several recognitions, including Daytime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 1990 and 1992.
Herring was married to the late Wayne Northrop from May 1981 until his passing in 2024. They have two sons together: Hank Wayne and Grady Lee.
Watch General Hospital weekdays on ABC.
