Tyler Christopher, the actor who won a Daytime Emmy playing Nikolas Cassadine on ‘General Hospital,’ died Tuesday
Tyler Christopher, an actor best known for starring in daytime soaps “General Hospital” and “Days of Our Lives,” has died, according to a former co-star. He was 50.
Actor Maurice Benard confirmed the actor’s death Tuesday on Instagram.
“It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Tyler Christopher,” the longtime friend and co-star wrote. “Tyler passed away this morning following a cardiac event in his San Diego apartment.
“Tyler was a truly talented individual that lit up the screen in every scene he performed and relished bringing joy to his loyal fans through his acting. Tyler was a sweet soul and wonderful friend to all of those who knew him. Tyler was an advocate for better mental health and substance use treatment who openly spoke about his struggles with bipolar depression and alcohol. We are beyond devastated by the loss of our dear friend and pray for his children and his father.”
Christopher portrayed Nikolas Cassadine on America’s longest-running soap opera from 1996 to 2016. His performance on the medical soap scored a Daytime Emmy Award for outstanding lead, as well as multiple nominations. Christopher also starred as Stefan DiMera on “Days of Our Lives” from 2018 to 2019, for which he earned the last of his five Daytime Emmy nominations.
“General Hospital” executive producer Frank Valentini posted on Instagram commemorating the actor.
