Popular actor Tyler Christopher rose to fame and success after starring in General Hospital. The actor was a part of the series from 1996 and 2016 as he played the role of Nikolas Cassadine. The role even earned him a Daytime Emmy award back in 2016.
The actor went on to play the role of Stefan DiMera in “Days of Our Lives” for a year from 2018 to 2019. He also starred in TV movie, Ice Storm. The actor was extremely vocal about his ongoing struggles with bipolar depression and alcohol.
Tyler Christopher even admitted that it was his addiction to alcohol that led to him losing his acting jobs on General Hospital and Days of Our Lives and there is no one to blame but himself. The actor pointed out that he was fortunate enough position to be able to get the help that he truly needed for his mental health and sobriety. Let us find out what happened to Tyler Christopher.
What Happened To Tyler Christopher?
Sadly, popular actor Tyler Christopher has passed away. He was 50 years old. The actor reportedly passed away after a cardiac arrest. The devastating news has been further confirmed by the actor’s manager, who has issued a statement while calling Tyler Christopher a gifted actor, and an amazing friend.
Chi Muoi Lo further has further expressed condolences to his friends and family who loved him so much. Tyler Christopher has earlier opened up about his addiction issues while stated that when one becomes an addict at 9 years old, and then later one cannot survive it.
The actor further stated that at some point it kills that person and it has been near fatal earlier as Tyler revealed how he flatlined three times and they brought them back. Tyler Christopher underwent a severe craniotomy surgery in 2019 after he hit his head against a bathtub after he experienced alcohol withdrawals.
Celebrities Pay Their Respect To Tyler Christopher
Tyler Christopher’s General Hospital” co-star, Maurice Benard mourned the actor’s death while calling him a truly talented individual who used to light up the screen in every scene he performed and remembered him as someone who used to relish bringing joy to his loyal fans through his acting. Maurice Benard stated that the late actor was a sweet soul and was also wonderful friend to all of those who knew him.
The executive producer of General Hospital, Frank Valentini has also admitted that he is devastated over the actor‘s death. Co-star Amber Tamblyn also remembered they late actor as she wrote how Tyler Christopher was a generous scene partner who has always been respectful and caring as wonderful on screen and off. Popular actor Anthony Montgomery from General Hospital also penned down a farewell note while stating that he is feeling sorry and although he didn’t knew him well but recalled how the late actor was always kind when they interacted.
Was Typer Christopher Married?
As the actor has passed away at the age of 50, the actor’s former fiancée Vanessa Marcil has posted a few throwback pictures for the late actor while mourning his passing away. Although Vanessa and Tyler parted ways in real life, they continued to be costars in the ABC medical drama, on which the late actor played the role of Nikolas Cassadine from 1996 to 2016.
Typer Christopher was married to Eva Longoria for a few years and later went on to tie the knot with journalist Brienne Pedigo. The two welcomed two kids together but later called it quits and were divorced in 2021.
While talking about his departure from General Hospital, the actor revealed that it was devastating for a myriad of reasons as the at one thing that he loved the most was taken away and that it was his actions and addictions issues that were to be blamed. The actor was struggling with addiction issues and he was eventually let go of the show.
