Milestones in the life of Dr. Richard Webber

1948 -- Richard Webber is born, the second child and first son to Dr. Lars and Helene Webber.

1972 -- Rick graduates the top of his class at Port Charles Medical School, and joins Port Charles General Hospital as an intern.

1974 -- Rick meets and falls in love with Monica Bard, a medical student at Port Charles Medical School.

1975 -- Rick goes on a medical mission to Africa, where he is captured by rebels in a civil war and presumed dead.

1976 -- Rick is freed and returns to Port Charles, where he discovers former girlfriend Monica has married his brother Jeff.

1977 -- Rick marries Dr. Lesley Williams Faulkner

1978 -- Rick adopts Lesley's daughter Laura. He is appointed head of cardiology and General Hospital's new cardiac wing, following in his father's footsteps.

1979 -- Rick learns his brother Jeff is actually his half-brother Jeff, the result of an affair between his mother and Steve Hardy. Rick turns to Monica for comfort. Amy Vining moves in with the Webbers.

1980 -- Rick divorces Lesley and prepares to marry Monica, believing he sired her son. When he discovers the truth, the wedding is off.

1981 -- Rick opens his waterfront clinic. Rick and Lesley remarry.

1982 -- Rick and Lesley grieve when Laura disappears and is presumed dead. Rick and Lesley open the waterfront sports center.

1983 --  Blackie Parrish moves in with the Webbers. Rick and Lesley adopt Mike Phelan. Monica Quartermaine saves Rick's life by operating on his heart tumor. Rick helps Lesley with her gambling problem. Rick and Lesley rejoice when Laura returns to town.

1984 -- Mike's biological mother Ginny Blake returns to town and fights for custody of Mike. Lesley "dies" in a car crash. Rick marries Ginny to give Mike a stable home. Blackie goes to jail for Lou's death.

1986 -- Ginny gives birth to Rick Webber, Jr. Mike leaves town with his natural father, Derek Barrington. Rick and Ginny move to New York City.

2002 -- Rick returns to Port Charles, divorced from Ginny. He flirts with Monica, annoys Alan, and is killed by Bob Guza.

For Rick's eulogy, click here.

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