GENERAL HOSPITAL Thanksgiving: In Love Memory Of John Ingle

It was Thanksgiving in Port Charles on Wednesday's episode of GENERAL HOSPITAL which was dedicated to the late John Ingle, who played Edward Quartermaine for many years after assuming the role from David Lewis. In true "Q" fashion, the family was at odds including Ned (Wally Kurth) and Skye (Robin Christophe), who returned after learning of of Edward's death. Skye brought her daughter, Lila Rae, which was a nice treat. The show was full of wonderful flashbacks, Quartermaine infighting, and the ending was absolutely perfect.

GENERAL HOSPITAL Thanksgiving Promo

This week on GENERAL HOSPITAL, Port Charles says goodbye to a beloved icon. The death of actor John Ingle earlier this year meant this day was coming soon, and this week, Edward Quartermaine passes away. Look for some heartfelt moments with Tracy (Jane Elliot), Monica (Leslie Charleson), Michael (Chad Duell), and a whole host of returning GH faves. Of course, these are the Quartermaines, so expect the returns of Ned (Wally Kurth) and Skye (Robin Christopher) to lead to some epic quarrels. Couldn't think of a more fitting sendoff for dear Edward.

Edward's passing will coincide with another return, as Heather Webber (Robin Mattson) re-asserts her quest to get her hands on some Quartermaine money. Looks like it's up to Luke (Anthony Geary) to thwart Heather's bad intentions.

Watch a sneak peek below:

12 Students Taught By John Ingle

The late John Ingle had an even longer-running role than he did as Edward Quartermaine in GENERAL HOSPITAL, and it took place in a classroom.  Before becoming a full-time actor in the mid-1980s, the native Oklahoman spent 30 years teaching drama to students at Hollywood and Beverly Hills high schools, and moonlighting at Los Angeles City College in the evenings. During that time, he helped nurture the careers of a multitude of future stars.

Here are 12 of his most outstanding pupils:

1. Nicolas Cage. The Beverly Hills High alumnus, who went on to star in hits ranging from Moonstruck and Leaving Las Vegas to the National Treasure films, apparently thought so highly of his former teacher that he showed up to introduce Ingle as master of ceremonies at a 2001 Los Angeles arts festival.

ABC John Ingle Press Release: Ingle Fulfilled Wish To Play Edward Once Last Time

ABC sent out a press release on Monday honoring the late John Ingle who passed away over the weekend.  Read it below:

JOHN INGLE, WHO PORTRAYED EDWARD QUARTERMAINE ON ABC'S

"GENERAL HOSPITAL," PASSED AWAY ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

(MAY 7, 1928 - SEPTEMBER 16, 2012)

John Ingle, best known for the role of patriarch Edward Quartermaine on ABC's "General Hospital," died surrounded by his family in California on Sunday, September 16 after a courageous battle with cancer. His beloved wife of 57 years, Grace-Lynne Martin, passed away earlier this year on February 11, 2012 of natural causes. Ingle is survived by their five daughters, Jessica, Jenny, Carey, Melanie and Chrissy, and nine grandchildren.

Stars Mourn The Passing Of John Ingle

Tweeted by Jason Thompson

Stars both in and out of Daytime TV took to Twitter on Monday to mourn the death of GENERAL HOSPITAL actor John Ingle, who passed away at age 84 over the weekend.  Below is a sampling of the response:

Albert Brooks @AlbertBrooks (Academy Award nominee)
R.I.P John Ingle. General Hospital star and my high school drama teacher. Wonderful guy.

Cindy Crawford @CindyCrawford (Model)
Sad to hear about #JohnIngle from @generalhospital. Very nice man I kissed in a few Revlon commercials

Jason Thompson ‏@MyJasonThompson (Patrick, GENERAL HOSPITAL)
I will say it again today more profound than before..John Ingle is a legend. Love this man. RIP my friend. X http://instagram.com/p/Pr5pEcgK6A/

Bradford Anderson ‏@BfordAnderson (Spinelli, GENERAL HOSPITAL)
Mr. Ingle, I have such admiration for the way you lived your life. You will be missed sir.

WATCH: John Ingle's Final Day as Edward Quartermaine

GENERAL HOSPITAL's John Ingle passed away over the weekend at age 84. By popular demand, watch his final appearance as Edward Quartermaine from the September 11, 2012 episode of GH below:

John Ingle Dead at 84

Actor John Ingle has died at age 84.

Ingle, who made his final appearance as Edward Quartermaine in GENERAL HOSPITAL last week, died on Sunday according a posting by his family on Facebook.

Daytime soap opera fans also remember Ingle from his run as Mickey Horton in DAYS OF OUR LIVES.