General Hospital
GH and DAYS Co-Stars Pay Tribute and Mourn the Loss of Tyler Christopher
The soap opera world is in mourning following the the news on Tuesday of the passing of Tyler Christopher (ex-Nikolas, GH and ex-Stefan, DAYS) at the age of 50-years-old. According to Tyler’s longtime co-star and friend, GH’s Maurice Benard (Sonny), Tyler died in his apartment in San Diego, California. No further details on his death have been made available at this time.
Since the news of Christopher’s passing, many of the actor’s General Hospital and Days of our Lives co-stars have taken to social media to express their grief and pay tribute to their former colleague. Tyler played the role of the dark prince of the Cassadine clan on GH from 1996-2016. His final daytime soap stop was that of Days of our Lives, where he originated the role of Stefan DiMera from 2017-2019. Currently, that role is played by Brandon Barash.
Below, are just some of the touching remembrances for Tyler. We will continue to update this post as more tributes to pour in across social media.
Sarah Brown (ex-Carly, ex-Claudia, GH) “I’m gutted. Tyler Christopher was a joy to work with. His smile & sense of humor lit up the stage. I enjoyed every minute of our time together. You never what someone else is silently coping with. R.I.P. old friend My condolences to his family & many fans around the world.”
Steve Burton (ex-Jason, GH, Harris, DAYS): “This hits hard. Really hard. Sometimes I use the word ‘brother; loosely. But when I called Tyler my brother, I meant it ..there’s a group of us…that have done and still would do anything for each other. That’s a brother. We lost one. A beautiful and talented soul at that. It hurts. Thank you for the memories brother Ty. Love you. See you in Heaven. ”
Kelly Thiebaud (ex-Britt, GH) “I was lucky enough to get partnered up with some wonderful leading men on General Hospital , Tyler was one of them. I learned so much about working on a Soap during that time together. He was a great scene partner and was always kind to me. I remember feeling anxiously excited to get to work with such a legend on the show. Before getting on GH, I would sometimes watch the show and my favorite couple was Nikolas and Emily, so you can imagine how excited I was when we got paired up. Tyler was so talented and made you feel something when you watched him. My heart breaks for his family and the loss they are dealing with. You will always be remembered Tyler. Rest in peace.”
Sean Kanan (ex-AJ, GH, Deacon, B&B) “Stunned to hear that Tyler Christopher passed away. I have no words. RIP my friend.”
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Ted King (ex-Alcazar, GH): “This hurts. Please rest in peace Tyler. Your talents will not be forgotten!”
Kin Shriner (Scott, GH): “RIP Tyler so sad he was a huge talent and I had the pleasure of working with him a few months ago as well as the fun times General Hospital”
Nicolas Bechtel (ex-Spencer, GH) “Our chemistry was unmatched. Working with you for so many years was a pleasure and a blessing. Some may argue we were the greatest Father/Son duo on Daytime, and I agree. My heart is with Greysun, Bo, and all of the people who love you. Rest In Eternal Peace.”
Nicholas Alexander Chavez (Spencer, GH) “Tyler we never had the opportunity to work with one another but in the process of working on GH I’ve watched tons of tape on you. You were one hell of an actor and it pains me to know that you’re gone. Thank you for the meaningful contributions you made to our medium. Rest easy.”
Stephen Martines (ex-Nikolas, GH): “Tyler Christoper and I were always cordial and although our versions of Nikolas Cassadine may have been different, we loved the character the same. This is such a sad loss for General Hospital and the fans. My heart goes out to everyone. Love, light and prayers.”
Jon Lindstrom (Kevin, GH) “Oh man. Tyler Christopher. Flight of Angels. #RIP”
Kathleen Gati (Liesl, GH): “I am once again devastated by yet another loss of a wonderful colleague and beautiful human being. Deepest condolences to the family, friends and fans of Tyler Christopher”
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Kate Mansi: (ex-Abigail, Days, Kristina, GH): Just heard the news about Tyler. He was a force. Someone just sent me a story when we first aired together and I was quoted as saying, “Tyler and I really hit the ground running. He was electric.” I remember feeling exactly that. I’m proud of him and the way he spoke up about mental difference and was vocal about his struggles finding peace and balance in hopes of helping others. Sending my love to his family and kids.”
Brandon Barash (ex-Johnny GH, Stefan, DAYS): “Rest in strength and peace, friend.”
Ron Carlivati (ex-head writer, GH and current head writer, DAYS): “A super talented actor and a super sweet guy. #RIP Tyler Christopher.”
Vanessa Marcil (ex-Brenda, GH): “Ugh another loss, waaayyy too young. RIP Tyler Christopher.”
Laura Wright (Carly, GH): “Thank you for the memories Tyler- rest easy my friend ❤️🙏🏻💔”
Adam Huss (Nikolas, GH) “This is so tragic and heartbreakingly sad. My heart goes out to his entire family and friends who loved him. Brilliant actor who inspired me (and continues to ) in many many ways.”
Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis, GH) “Life can sometimes prove hardest for the sweetest & tenderest souls. I hope Greyson & Boheme can 1 day find these posts online to see how truly cherished their dad was.”
Rebecca Budig (ex-Hayden, GH): “Gut punched. Sweet Tyler. I only worked with him briefly but his kindness left it’s mark. We had many talks about his kids whom he loved so dearly. Praying for them and his family. May he rest in peace.”
Mary Beth Evans (ex-Katherine, GH, Kayla, DAYS): “Tyler. I am heartbroken. I first met Tyler Christopher when he was in his 20s and joined General Hospital. He was always the sweetest guy … kind and thoughtful. And what an actor! Years later, I was so honored to share our Emmy night! And when he came to Days of Our Lives, I was so excited because he was so good and I knew the show would love him. My heart aches for Tyler’s beautiful children, family and loved ones. I know he fought the good fight and hope that he can now rest in peace.💔”
What do you think about the sentiments shared by many of Tyler’s co-stars? Share your remembrances and thoughts via the comment section below.
Our chemistry was unmatched. Working with you for so many years was a pleasure and a blessing. Some may argue we were the greatest Father/Son duo on Daytime, and I agree. My heart is with Greysun, Bo, and all of the people who love you. Rest In Eternal Peace. 🤍🕊️ pic.twitter.com/wo0DzfnQsU
— Nicolas J Bechtel ✰ (@NicolasJBechtel) November 1, 2023
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Life can sometimes prove hardest for the sweetest & tenderest souls. I hope Greyson & Boheme can 1 day find these posts online to see how truly cherished their dad was. pic.twitter.com/LGuWjA4k6J
— Nancy Lee Grahn (@NancyLeeGrahn) November 1, 2023
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I think there is a tendency to think soap actors are just a pretty face but he was such a good actor so talented I just loved him.
Years ago I read it in her book Jeanne cooper on Y&R had a drinking problem Bill Bell helped her sent her to rehab etc saved her life and I wish other producers had that courage it’s nice to say flowery things but bell put his money where his mouth was saved JC and we got to enjoy a character for many years! Courage is all it takes
Yes they should’ve stepped up and helped Tyler.
Who says:
A) they didn’t
B) why is it their responsibility to do that for him?
Yes i agree. Someone should have gelped both tyler and billy i was surprised ti hear that bell did it 4 jeannue cooper someone shld have done it 4 both of these Spectular actors as well. I loved both these actors and am feeling their loss though i am just a fan rest easy guys.
Sweet tributes but the hard question to ask is this– when Tyler was struggling and homeless did any of his former GH or Days costars help him? Why was he homeless? It looks like Maurice did but how about anyone else? Why was he homeless? He needed help.
How do you know that people didn’t try and help him? We have no idea what really went on and the personal details of his life, as far as who might have tried to help him. It’s easy to pass judgment from afar without knowing all the facts. People with addiction issues can only be helped if they want to accept the help. That also must be considered. The bottom line is we don’t know all the facts. So making comments like this person should have helped him, or that person should have helped him, really aren’t appropriate.
Its very appropriate. You see all these tributes but then hear Tyler in his interview with Maurice talk about being homeless. It didn’t sound like in that interview he received much help. As Bill Bell helped Jeanne Cooper when she had a problem with alcohol, why didn’t these people help Tyler instead of firing him?
We don’t know all the circumstances in either Tyler’s nor Jeanne’s cases. So, no judgements should be cast on any part.
We are also talking about two distinct (but semi-related issues. Alcoholism and mental illness. Both of which impact individuals in very different ways.
Yes, cast and crew can (and should) still help, but remember there’s still a business to be run. If someone’s repeated actions keep causing disruptions in the workplace, steps have to be taken to ensure a safe and functioning environment for all employees.
Again, we don’t know all the details. What we do know is an incredibly talented man is gone. And that is quite sad.
Once again, you have no idea who helped Tyler and who didn’t. Don’t make assumptions and pass judgment on things that you don’t have the full facts about. It’s wonderful that Jeanne Cooper received help and decided to go public with it in her book. That doesn’t mean that people didn’t try to help Tyler. It’s tragic what happened to Tyler and I understand that you’re looking for someone to blame, but making assumptions and trying to somehow blame ABC, Frank Valentini, whoever you’re trying to blame here, is really distasteful and offensive.
Did Bill Bell help Jeanne Cooper stop playing grab ass with her male costars? It’s a fact she grabbed their d*cks, too.
If you watch his State of Mind interview with Maurice Benard at about 53 minutes in, he talks about being homeless –that he got on a train from OH to CA –someone had told him that he could stay with them and when he got to CA that person said no that he could not come there. He said he had nowhere to go, that alot of his friends had left him and he had no one to call. He said he walked and walked and ended up on skid row where he said he lived for 2 weeks. Right there in interview Tyler says this. Here is someone who had been in daytime since about 1997 approxmately and he had no one to call? I just don’t understand that–so sad. Why did he feel he had no one to call? He did go on to say later in interview that he only had his laptop with him and he had enough battery to make one text and he texted a friend and that friend came, helped him, put him up in hotel, etc. and Tyler said this person saved his life. Tyler never reveals who this was in the interview
I applaud Adam Huss & Stephen Martines for standing up and acknowledging Tyler Christopher’s impact on the role of Nikolas as they followed in his footsteps. Takes a standup person to do that, and they both impressed upon me the importance the role of Nikolas is to them, as well as Christopher’s legacy in the role.
Indeed, and the caring comment from Nicholas Chavez – who as Spencer – never shared scenes with Tyler sticks out as well.
As The World Turns
Jon Lindstrom and Cady McClain Announce They Have Ended Their Marriage
After much speculation, General Hospital’s Jon Lindstrom (Kevin) and Cady McClain (ex-Jennifer, DAYS, ex-Rosanna, ATWT, ex-Dixie, AMC et al) have officially confirmed and announced they have gone their separate ways and have ended their marriage.
For months on social media, it was clear that the two were seemingly apart, not appearing pictured in any of each others posts.
Now, on a mutually shared Instagram post, Jon and Cady made an official statement on the status of their relationship, beginning with “Cady and Jon here. We are taking this opportunity to make a short statement about our relationship status. It may be obvious to some based on our posts that we’ve taken some time apart. After serious consideration we have decided that our goals have been taking us in different directions and to end our marriage.”
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As to the future, Jon and Cady explained, “We remain friends and wish each other every happiness. As people who work in the public eye, it can be difficult to have a private life. Regardless, we ask for your kind consideration in this matter.”
Jon and Cady met when they both appeared on As the World Turns, he as Craig Montgomery, and she as Rosanna Cabot. After four years together, the couple decided to get married in 2014.
Share your well-wishes for Jon and Cady’s separate futures as they ask for privacy on this matter in the months ahead via the comment section below.
General Hospital
Adam Huss Makes Another Return to General Hospital as Nikolas Cassadine
Nikolas Cassadine will be back on your screens next week but now via Pentonville. That means, that actor Adam Huss is back for a visit for all-new episodes of General Hospital.
In story, Ava (Maura West) comes to visit her ex in the slammer. So, just what does Ava want now? She clearly has been working an agenda on Sonny (Maurice Benard). Is she working with Valentin (James Patrick Stuart)? What will she tell Nikiolas? stay tuned.
Meanwhile, once news of Huss’ return broke earlier on Friday via Soap Opera Digest, he also announced his return on his Instagram expressing, “For all those who’ve been asking, cat’s out of the bag;) Thank you to all my #Nikolas #GH fans for your unwavering support. I don’t take it for granted for a second! (Even when I can’t answer 😊) #generalhospital”
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Huss took over the role of Nikolas back in January of 2023, after Marcus Coloma left the soap opera. Previous to that, Huss filed in for Coloma in September of 2021 and November of 2022. Fast-forward to January of 2024, Nikolas gave Ace to Laura and Kevin to raise, while he eventually turned himself into the police for kidnapping Esme and keeping her hostage while she was pregnant and Wyndemere.
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The return of Huss comes on the heels of multiple reports that his on-screen son, Nicholas Chavez is not returning to the show as Spencer Cassadine, while in story Spencer is believed to have drowned int the Seine River after falling off a boat in France, when drugged by Esme.
So, looking forward to seeing Adam Huss back as Nikolas? Do you think GH will eventually have him more full-time? Comment below.
General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Sonny and Jason Trade Threats on Each Other
The love affair that once was mobster Sonny (Maurice Benard) and hit man Jason (Steve Burton), and having each others back, is now apparently over! On the Thursday April 25th episode of General Hospital, an increasingly paranoid Sonny is confronted by Jason.
Jason wants to talk to Sonny about a “family matter”, but Sonny says they aren’t family now because he’s working with the Feds. Sonny goes on to say how he cannot trust Carly (Laura Wright) or Jason and he knows about Jason buying back the Metro Court for Carly from Nina (Cynthia Watros).
When the conversation turns to Josslyn (Eden McCoy) and Dex (Evan Hofer), Jason informs Sonny that Kristina (Kate Mansi) knows Sonny ordered a hit. Jason is worried about Dex’s safety. He tells Sonny that if he does something to Dex, Kristina will figure out that he is responsible.
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Sonny goes on to say how much he loves his kids and how he will protect them. He then tears into Jason for abandoning his sons, Danny and Jake, for two years and how he has no right to stand there to tell him what to do.
Jason warns Sonny again to leave Dex alone or he’ll personally stop him. Sonny snaps at Jason, countering, “You’ll die trying!” And at that point, Jason walks out and Sonny slams the door behind him.
What do you think about this split in the longstanding relationship of Jason and Sonny? Do you like Jason and Sonny at odds? Will Kristina be the person to ultimately figure out what is happening to Sonny, or it might it be Nina, who knows Ava (Maura West) is up to no good? Share your thoughts in the comment section, but first watch this clip from part of the Sonny/Jason scenes below.
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