Tyler Christopher, the General Hospital actor who originated the role of Nikolas Cassadine, died after suffering from a “cardiac event.”
Following news of Christopher’s loss, many fellow actors who knew him or had worked with him throughout the years expressed their condolences and paid homage to the late actor.
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Alyssa Milano shared a scene with Christopher during an episode of Charmed and the actress paid tribute to him calling him “a wonderful actor.”
“It feels like the world is caving in. Tyler Christopher has passed away,” Milano shared on an Instagram post. “He was a wonderful actor and so good in the Charmed episode ‘Pardon My Past.’ I remember him as being a sweet, sweet, soul. May he rest in peace. My condolences to his friends and family.”
Bryan Craig from General Hospital took to his Instagram Stories to share an article on Christopher’s death and added, “RIP Tyler. It’s so awful this keeps happening.”
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General Hospital EP, Frank Valentini, took to social media to express his sympathies to Christopher’s loved ones.
“I am heartbroken over the news of Tyler Christopher’s passing. He was kind, an incredible actor and a dear friend, who was beloved by our #GH family and fans of Nikolas Cassadine,” Valentini wrote on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. “On behalf of everyone at @GeneralHospital, our heartfelt sympathies go out to his loved ones during this difficult time.”
It was actor Maurice Benard who confirmed in an Instagram post that Christopher had died. Many fellow actors took the opportunity to share their thoughts in the comments.
General Hospital’s Chloe Lanier replied, “God this is so sad. My heart breaks for his family and loved ones.”
Anthony Montgomery from GH said, “I’m sorry to hear this. I didn’t know him well but he was always kind when we interacted. Prayers and blessings of healing, peace and love to his family, friends and fans.”
Paolo Presta said, “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.”
Adrienne Bailey replied, “So sad! Tyler was always such a wonderful guy! My heart goes out to his family and everyone who loved him!”
Marcus Coloma, who would play Nikolas Cassadine on General Hospital between 2019 and 2023, wrote, “My heart goes out to his loved ones!”
Sarah Joy Brown shared on X, “I’m gutted. Tyler @Tyler2929 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.”
Mark Hammill replied to Brown’s post with a heartbroken emoji.