Tyler Christopher, known for his role as Nikolas Cassadine in the TV serial General Hospital has passed away. He was 50.
His former General Hospital costar Maurice Benard confirmed the actor's death on Instagram. "It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Tyler Christopher. 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 a 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," Benard wrote in an Instagram post.
Christopher was born on November 11, 1972, in Joliet, III. He was married to Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria from 2002 to 2004 and former ESPN reporter Brienne Pedigo from 2008 to 2021. Christopher and Pedigo share two children: Greysun James Christopher and Boheme Christopher, reported Variety.
Tyler Christopher was best known for his iconic medical soap opera, ABC’s General Hospital. He played the role of Nikolas Cassadine (1996 to 2016) and then appeared as Connor Bishop (2004 to 2005). He bagged the Daytime Emmy Award for the show, including four other nominations.
He is also popular for his character, Stefan DiMera on Days of Our Lives (2018 to 2019). He won his second Daytime Emmy for the role.
