One of the things that makes General Hospital such a hit, despite entertaining audiences for decades, is the arches, surprising storylines, heart-wrenching suspense, and, of course, the engaging characters we’ve all come to love.
One such character is Lulu, whose role has been portrayed by quite a number of actresses since 1994. But as of December 2020, Lulu Spencer had been missing in action. Fans have wondered what happened to her and whether her role will be back on air again.
Well, we have some good news! Read on for the inside story on exactly what happened to Lulu in General Hospital and what to expect from your favorite daytime soap opera.
Who is Lulu Spencer on General Hospital?
The fictional character, Lulu Spencer, is the only biological child and daughter of the leading characters, Luke Spencer and Laura Spencer, on ABC’s General Hospital.
Her role was introduced in 1994 and played by several child actors before she was sent away, supposedly for her safety.
Fast forward to 2005, when child actress Tessa Allen played Lulu’s role before being replaced by Julie Marie Berman. When Berman was cast, Lulu Spencer was a somewhat rebellious teen, and she played the beloved character until 2013, when Emme Rylan succeeded her.
Rylan, who bears a strong resemblance to Berman, played the role of Lulu until the end of 2020 when she suddenly exited the show, and Lulu’s storyline ended with her being in a coma after a tragic shooting incident.
From the time she was a teenager into her young adult life, Lulu knew how to get herself in trouble. Her beauty and charm captivated many men, including Damian Spinelli, Logan Hayes, Johnny Zacchara, Scott Baldwin, and even her own stepbrother, Dillon Quartermaine.
Drama, bitter-sweet romances, and tragedy punctuate Lulu’s storyline throughout the show. From her ex-boyfriend, Logan, getting killed to being the first on-screen character to procure an abortion to her tumultuous marriage with Dante Falconeri, there was always something controversial happening in Lulu’s life.
Julie Berman, who portrayed Lulu Spencer from 2005 to 2013, won not one but two Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Young Actress in a Drama Series and another one for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.
Not only does she play a key role in General Hospital, but Lulu is also a much-loved and admired character who brings plenty of pizzazz to the long-running show.
How Did Lulu Leave General Hospital?
In December 2020, the producers of General Hospital ‘’cut’’ Lulu’s character and storyline by putting her in a coma.
In the series, Lulu was involved in a tragic shooting incident that left her for dead. Luckily, she survived but was in critical condition and fell into a prolonged coma, putting her storyline on pause.
The coma also meant that we no longer saw Emme Rylan, who played Lulu. So what happened to Lulu Spencer on General Hospital? Was Emmy Rylan fired from the show?
