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One of the longest-serving stars of “General Hospital” is thinking about his eventual exit.

Tyler Christopher’s cause of death has been revealed.

death was revealed Friday.According to documents from the San Diego Medical Examiner obtained by TMZ, Christopher’s cause of death is listed as positional asphyxia due to acute alcohol intoxication.This essentially means the soap star suffocated to death because of the way he was positioned and alcohol played a part in that. His death was accidental, the docs reportedly state. Coronary artery atherosclerosis is also listed as a contributing condition.

Another week, another casting change on General Hospital.

Three-time Daytime Emmy winner Maurice Benard, who has been open about his lifetime battle with bipolar disorder, revealed that he contemplated suicide during the pandemic.

Actor Tyler Christopher was reportedly found dead inside his home after a concerned friend went to check on him. On Wednesday, 1 November, news broke that Tyler, who was best known for his role in General Hospital, had sadly passed away at the age of 50.

Matthew Perry was found dead in his hot tub at the age of 54, actor Tyler Christopher passed away at the age of 50.Christopher’s General Hospital costar Maurice Benard confirmed the news on Halloween, writing on Instagram he was found that morning following a cardiac event in his San Diego apartment. He noted how the star was open with his struggles with mental health and addiction writing, “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.”In 2022, the four Daytime Emmy winner revealed on Benard’s mental health podcast, State of Mind, that he “flatlined” three times due to addiction.

found the late actor dead at home after failing to hear from him. Sources within San Diego law enforcement told TMZ that officers responded to a 911 call from Christopher’s apartment around 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday.

Tyler Christopher, the General Hospital actor who originated the role of Nikolas Cassadine, died after suffering from a “cardiac event.”

Tyler Christopher’s death continues to be mourned by his loved ones — including ex-fianceé, Vanessa Marcil. The actress paid tribute to the fellow soap actor after he died Tuesday at 50.Marcil — who also appeared on “GH” over the years — shared multiple throwback photos of Christopher on her Instagram Stories. “Ugh, another loss! Waaaay too young,” she captioned one snapshot.“Rest in peace bubs,” she wrote on one photo of the two hugging.

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.

. He was 50.His “GH” co-star Maurice Benard confirmed his death Tuesday on Instagram. “It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Tyler Christopher,” Benard wrote.

Michaela Zee Tyler Christopher, known for his role as Nikolas Cassadine on “General Hospital,” has died. He was 50. Christopher’s “General Hospital” co-star Maurice Benard announced the news on Instagram Tuesday evening, writing, “Tyler passed away this morning following a cardiac event in his San Diego apartment.” Benard continued, “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 Christopher has sadly passed away at the age of 50.

Tyler Christopher, best known for playing Nikolas Cassadine on General Hospital, has died. He was 50.

following Miller’s death.“Since the pandemic, I have been speaking out on suicide quite a lot,” Benard, 60, shared via Instagram on Tuesday. “In the beginning, I was hesitant.

Soap operas like "General Hospital" have been on air for decades, leading to "starting off points" for some stars or for others, like Maurice Benard, a longtime fulfilling career. The fast-paced environment and quick turnaround time is no easy task, as actors are expected to memorize their lines and pick up direction quickly. Demi Moore recalled her time on "General Hospital," admitting that she "was fully faking it till I made it." "I had no clue what I was doing," she said in part to Interview magazine in 2021.

Nominations for the 50th Daytime Emmy Awards have begun trickling in, including those vying in four marquee categories: Outstanding Daytime Drama, Lead Actor and Actress in a Daytime Drama and Daytime Talk Series Host. See the list below.

EXCLUSIVE: Grant Feely (Obi-Wan Kenobi), Connor DeWolfe (The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers) and Mykel Shannon Jenkins (Double Jeopardy) have been tapped for roles alongside Luke Hemsworth, Morgan Freeman and Joseph Baena in the upcoming actioner, Gunner.

Maurice Benard, 60.For three decades, he’s played mob boss Sonny Corinthos on the iconic ABC soap opera, but he initially feared it would be a short gig. “When I first started … I had my third manic episode,” Benard, who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at age 22, told The Post. “So it sticks in my head how loyal and incredible they were not to fire me.

It was a very emotional episode of Tamron Hall.

Sonya Eddy is being remembered by her General Hospital cast members.

General Hospital,” the longest running scripted show currently in production, turns 60 on April 1, and to commemorate that momentous occasion, Variety gathered five of its iconic stars together. Here, Genie Francis, Maurice Benard, Kin Shriner, Kristina Wagner and Tristan Rogers discuss the ABC’s soap opera’s loyal fandom, and reminisce about its heyday, when supercouple Luke (Anthony Geary) and Laura (Francis) — creations of then-executive producer Gloria Monty — lifted the show into the pop culture stratosphere. “General Hospital,” one of only four remaining daytime dramas, keeps breaking its own Emmys records — having won Outstanding Daytime Drama 15 times. Frank Valentini, its executive producer and showrunner since 2012, says incorporating the show’s legacy characters with new cast members is key to its longevity. “We’re not focusing on the history,” he says. “We’re moving forward with the history.” It helps that viewers see the cast as family: “For a large part of the audience, it is an incredibly nostalgic, familiar show that they love to check in on,” Valentini says.

Maurice Benard is spilling the secret on "General Hospital's" success as the soap opera celebrates its 60th anniversary. In an interview with Fox News Digital, Benard – who stars as Sonny Corinthos – says that "General Hospital" fans are one of a kind. "Let me tell you, the fans of ‘General Hospital,’ there are no fans like those fans," he said.

A big anniversary party is in the works for the folks of Port Charles. General Hospital will celebrate its 60th this spring with a stage dedication on the Prospect Studios lot, a tribute to the late Sonya Eddy, and the return of the popular Nurses Ball.

Maurice Benard, who has starred on General Hospital for close to 30 years, is opening up about when he might retire from the soap, and acting in general.

Chad Duell is opening up about his split from ex-wife Courtney Hope and he says that they were never really married.

Twenty years ago, "General Hospital" star Maurice Benard revealed he was bipolar. In a new memoir, he's opening up about one particular episode in which he was convinced that Michael Jackson was singing to him and that his friend's wife was the "devil."