Actor Tyler Christopher has died aged 50 after suffering a "cardiac event" at his apartment in San Diego.
Tyler, who was best known for his roles as Nikolas Cassadine and Connor Bishop on the ABC soap opera General Hospital, died on 31 October, according to his co-star Maurice Benard.
Maurice, 60, took to Instagram to share the sad news on Tuesday, branding dad-of-two Tyler a "truly talented individual" as he paid tribute to his friend.
"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," Maurice penned.
He added: "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."
Tyler's representative Chi Muoi Lo also confirmed the actor's death in a statement to CNN. He said: "This news was incredibly shocking, and I am devastated by his loss. He was a very gifted actor, and more importantly, an amazing friend. My heart goes out to his friends and family who loved him so much."
Tyler was married to Eva Longoria from 2002 until 2004. He then wed actress Brienne Pedigo in 2008, but the pair separated in 2021. Tyler and Brienne share two children, son Greysun James, 10, and daughter, Boheme, four.
Many fans paid tribute to Tyler on Instagram following Maurice's announcement on Tuesday.
"God this is so sad. My heart breaks for his family and loved ones," one person said, while a second commented: "This hurts. My deepest condolences to Tyler’s children, his friends and his GH family. What an emotional and tough year for General Hospital. I’m so sorry, Maurice."
Tyler enjoyed a lengthy career in the spotlight, having first found fame in 1996 on General Hospital. He remained on the hit show until 2016. He also starred in shows such as The Pretender, The Division, Into The West, Crossing Jordan and more.
Tyler's most recent role was in hit soap opera Days Of Our Lives as Stefan DiMera. He was a series regular from 2017 until 2019.
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