Tyler Christopher dies at 50
2 Video Views·Nov 1, 2023
Known for years as playing Nikolas Cassadine on "General Hospital," the actor's death was announced by co-star Maurice Benard.
We are also remembering the life of General Hospital star
Tyler Christopher, who passed away at the age of 50.
Lara is here with that.
Good morning, Lara.
Good morning to you, Rebecca.
Yeah, Tyler Christopher had a huge fan following
with his role of Nicholas Cassidine.
At only 50 years old, he was already a soap opera veteran
working at both General Hospital and Days of Our Lives,
and the winner of two Daytime Emmys for his work.
Overnight, Tyler Christopher, best known for his years
playing Nicholas Cassidine on General Hospital,
has died.
No, I've heard all the excuses.
Tyler, passing away at the age of 50,
reportedly from a cardiac event at his San Diego apartment.
The last person I wanna be with is Hayden.
Tyler's death, announced on Instagram by his friend
and former General Hospital co-star Maurice Bernard,
who posted, quote, it is with great sadness
that we share the news of the passing of Tyler Christopher.
Tyler originated the role of Nicholas Cassidine in 1996,
portraying him onscreen for two decades
and appearing in nearly 1,200 episodes.
What would Brenda say if she were here?
Tyler making his final appearance
on General Hospital in 2016.
Elizabeth, Jake is Jason.
And that same year, winning the Daytime Emmy
for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series,
one of only three actors to do so on General Hospital.
It's about the journey and not the end result
after 20 years of being on the best show
in daytime television.
General Hospital's executive producer,
Frank Valentini, sharing in a statement to ABC News,
quote, I am heartbroken over the news
of Tyler Christopher's passing.
He was kind, an incredible actor,
a dear friend who was beloved by our GH family.
And Maurice Bernard also saying in his post
that Tyler was a mental health advocate
who openly spoke about his own struggles
with bipolar depression and alcohol.
He went on to say, quote, we are beyond devastated
by the loss of our dear friend.
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