1. Audrey Hardy is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera, General Hospital.
32 Facts About Audrey Hardy
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Audrey Hardy has been portrayed by Rachel Ames on a contract basis from 1964 to 2002, and on a recurring basis from 2002 to 2007, making guest appearances in 2009,2013, and 2015.
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Audrey Hardy March arrives at General Hospital in 1964 to visit her sister, Lucille March.
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Audrey Hardy is a registered nurse, who had forsaken the profession for that of an airline stewardess.
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Audrey Hardy accepts a proposal from one of her clients, Randy Washborn.
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Audrey Hardy is diagnosed with lymphoma, and when Randy deserts her she gets back together with Steve.
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Audrey Hardy becomes concerned when she does not conceive, and believing Steve is sterile, Audrey Hardy has herself artificially inseminated without Steve's knowledge and becomes pregnant.
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Audrey Hardy is in a car accident and miscarries; she is devastated and separates from Steve.
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Audrey Hardy goes to Vietnam to help war orphans in March 1968.
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Audrey Hardy cannot bring herself to sleep with Tom, and he ends up raping her.
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Peggy Nelson is murdered and Audrey Hardy is accused of the crime.
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Tom reclaims baby Steve, who is renamed Tommy, forcing Audrey Hardy to resume their marriage.
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Audrey Hardy feels gratitude towards Jim and marries him after he injuries his hands and fears he cannot operate again.
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Steve falls down a flight of stairs and Audrey Hardy helps him recuperate.
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Steve and Audrey marry again in 1977 and Steve officially adopts Tommy, renamed Tom Hardy.
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Meanwhile, Audrey Hardy had become head of student nurses at General Hospital, and as a result becomes a mentor to nurses such as Bobbie Spencer.
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Steve and Audrey Hardy become involved in various dramas involving the children of Steve's old friend Lars Webber, Terri, Rick and Jeff.
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General Hospital is placed under quarantine, and when Steve begins to fall victim to the disease, Audrey Hardy tells Jeff the truth.
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Steve and Audrey Hardy are happy to learn that Jeff's son Steven Lars Webber is still alive.
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However, Audrey Hardy is relieved when Tom is confirmed to be the little Tommy's father.
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Audrey Hardy is attacked by psychopath Ryan Chamberlain, who mistakes her for his abusive mother.
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Audrey Hardy quickly recovers and testifies against Ryan at his trial, causing him to be committed to a mental institution.
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When Tom and Simone divorce in 1995, Audrey Hardy disapproves of Simone's relationship with Justus Ward.
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Audrey Hardy is comforted by Gail Baldwin, Monica Quartermaine, and Kevin Collins during this difficult time.
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Tom joins forces with Luke Spencer to bring the Cassadines down, but Audrey Hardy refuses to believe they are responsible.
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In 1997, Audrey Hardy is attacked during a hostage crisis at General Hospital.
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Jeff's daughter, Sarah Webber, comes to help Audrey Hardy recover and moves in with her.
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Elizabeth and Audrey Hardy become closer and go to therapy with Gail Baldwin to help each other.
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Audrey Hardy is upset when Elizabeth runs away with Lucky Spencer, but eventually accepts their relationship.
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Audrey Hardy stays extremely close with Elizabeth throughout the years and supports her through Lucky's return and brainwashing, Elizabeth's turbulent marriage to Ric Lansing, and her one-night stand with Zander Smith that results in Audrey Hardy's first great-grandchild Cameron.
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In October 2009, Audrey Hardy is seen at Lucky and Elizabeth's engagement party.
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Audrey Hardy is referenced in off-screen activities as continuing to live in Port Charles, frequently interacting with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and enjoying her life as a retiree.