Actor Tyler Christopher, best known for his role on “General Hospital,” has died at the age of 50. Christopher was found dead in his San Diego apartment, as confirmed by one of his GH co-stars.
Christopher is best known for his role as Nikolas Cassadine from 1996 to 2016 in the legendary medical soap opera.
‘General Hospital’ Tyler Christopher Dies Following ‘Cardiac Event’
“It is with great sadness that we share the news of Tyler Christopher’s passing,” said Maurice Benard, Christopher’s “General Hospital” co-star, in a statement shared on social media.
Sharing details about the cause of death, Benard confirmed that Christopher died of something related to the heart. “Tyler passed away this morning following a heart attack at his apartment in San Diego. Tyler is a truly talented individual who lights up the screen in every scene he plays and loves to bring joy to his loyal fans through his acting,” the message read.
A heartbroken Benard described the late actor as “a sweet soul and a good friend” who advocated for “better mental health and substance use treatment.” The late Christopher was quite vocal about his struggles with mental health as he struggled with bipolar disorder and alcoholism.
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of our friend and pray for the children and their father,” the statement said.
The Illinois native, who is the ex-husband of Eva Longoria, won praise for his portrayal of Nikolas Cassadine. He also starred in “Days of Our Lives” from 2018 to 2019, playing Stefan DiMera. For that role, he won a Daytime Emmy.
Christopher and Longoria were married from 2002 to 2004. He later tied the knot with ESPN reporter Brienne Pedigo, but they called it off in 2021. They welcomed children Greysun James Christopher and Boheme Christopher.
Christopher’s life was plagued with problems, having many problems with the law that were apparently caused by his alcoholism. A few months ago, in May, the television star was arrested at Hollywood Burbank Airport in southern California. He was allegedly drunk and fell asleep on the floor near the American Airlines terminal, attracting the attention of police officers.
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In 2019, he was arrested for the same crime after he fell asleep in the back of an Uber and allegedly urinated on himself. Following his stint with the law, Christopher was placed in the care of his sister, Susan Asmo Baker after he fell in the shower and hit his head while giving up alcohol.
He had to undergo a life-saving craniotomy because of a fractured skull. During his recovery, Baker filed to put his brother under guardianship, and it lasts until 2021.
Three months before her death, the “Hospital Besar” alum spoke out about the conservatorship, claiming that her sister took advantage of her. “I never thought in a million years that I would be taken advantage of by a family member,” he said in an interview with Bloomberg.
During his custody, Christopher alleges that his sister improperly spent or received $40,000 in reimbursements to pay off her own credit card debt, finance her move, and even buy her son a MacBook.
However, Baker denied the allegations, saying he was only looking out for his brother. “If I wasn’t his Guardian, he would be DEAD.”
Eva Longoria Wants to Send Her Ex-Husband to Rehab
Amid his erratic behavior, particularly his arrest in May, a source close to his ex-wife claims he is “very concerned” about her well-being. Insiders claim the “Desperate Housewives” actress didn’t recognize Christopher as the man she once walked down the aisle with.
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“She will give Tyler any help she needs, including paying for a trip to rehab,” the source said of Longoria’s plans to help her ex-husband. She reportedly worried that Christopher “couldn’t take care of himself.”
The source insisted that having the support “means a lot to Tyler” because “He needs a friend right now.” Unfortunately, he could get that help before his departure.
RIP Tyler Christopher.
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