‘General Hospital’ alum Tyler Christopher dead at 50

Acclaimed Daytime Emmy-winning actor Tyler Christopher, well-known for his iconic portrayal of Nikolas Cassadine at the loved ABC cleaning soap opera “General Hospital,” has died at the age of 50.

The news used to be showed to ABC News through the past due actor’s rep.

Christopher originated the position of Nikolas Cassadine in 1996 and portrayed the nature in just about 1,200 episodes throughout twenty years, making his ultimate look in 2016 — the similar 12 months he took house the Daytime Emmy for exceptional lead actor in a drama sequence.

He additionally seemed in one-off episodes for plenty of common presentations, together with “Charmed,” “Angel” and “CSI.” He had a ordinary position on “The Lying Game” and used to be a sequence common on “Days of Our Lives” within the 2010s.

Christopher used to be prior to now married to “Desperate Housewives” superstar Eva Longoria from 2002 to 2004 and shared two youngsters with ex-wife and previous ESPN reporter Brienne Pedigo, to whom he used to be married from 2008 to 2021.

Frank Valentini, the manager manufacturer of “General Hospital,” expressed deep grief over the actor’s demise this week, announcing in a commentary shared with ABC News, “I am heartbroken over the news of Tyler Christopher’s passing. He was kind, an incredible actor, and dear friend, who was beloved by our GH family and fans of Nikolas Cassadine. On behalf of everyone at General Hospital, our heartfelt sympathies go out to his loved ones during this difficult time.”

Maurice Benard, one in every of Christopher’s “General Hospital” co-stars, shared a tribute to his expensive buddy on Instagram on Tuesday, writing, “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.”