Tyler Christopher dies at 50 (Read 263 times)

[André DiMera]

Soap Opera Digest is reporting that Tyler Christopher, who originated the role of Stefan DiMera, has died, aged 50.

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Tyler Christopher, the Daytime Emmy-winning actor who played Nikolas Cassadine on GH (1996-99; 2003-11; 2013-16) and Stefan DiMera on DAYS (2017-19), has died at the age of 50. The tragic news was announced in a statement on Maurice Benard’s (Sonny, GH) Instagram account, which read, “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 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 had two children, son Greyson, who was born in 2009, and daughter Boheme, who was born in 2015, and won his Lead Actor Daytime Emmy in 2016 for the role of Nikolas.

[mae00]

Oh man! I really enjoyed him as Nikolas Cassadine. May he rest in peace. Thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family.

[Kpatch]

OMG I am so sorry to hear this news. Thank you for sharing it André DiMera.

[doolfan4life]

Wow so young
I’m so sorry to hear this

[Trey]

Same here...prayers for his family

[mikey]

This is so sad. His struggles over the last several years were really upsetting to hear about, but I appreciated his candor in discussing both his bipolar disorder and his addiction. May he rest.

[fluffysmom]

I've been praying for his family. I hope he is finally at peace.