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Tyler Christopher dead at 50: General Hospital co-star reveals Emmy-winner’s cause of death in heart-wrenching tribute

Fans shared their reactions to the emotional news

GENERAL Hospital star Tyler Christopher has died at the age of 50, a co-star confirmed on social media.

The actor was best known for his daytime soap opera roles including Days of Our Lives.

Tyler Christopher has died following a ‘cardiac event’Credit: Getty

The actor was on General Hospital from 1996 to 2018Credit: Getty

“It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Tyler Christopher,” General Hospital notable Maurice Bernard wrote on Instagram alongside two photos of the late star.

“Tyler passed away this morning following a cardiac event in his San Diego apartment.”

Maurice continued in the lengthy caption: “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,” he concluded.

Plenty of fans were quick to react in the comments section as one person wrote: “This breaks my heart.”

Another shared: “Devastating news. My heart hurts. My deepest sympathies to all of Tyler’s family and friends and all that loved him.”

The longtime TV actor played Nikolas Cassadine on General Hospital from 1996 to 2016.

‘A LITTLE SCARY’

The Emmy-winner also spent a season as Stefan DiMera on Days of Our Lives.

“General Hospital was my first acting job,” Tyler once revealed in an interview with Digital Journal.

“My first day was a little scary because I was new and I didn’t really know what I was doing, and I had a lot of dialogue.”

In my first day, I thought everyone would judge me and I would get fired but I got through it because I was prepared, and it ended up being great,” he shared.

Tyler’s death comes just five months after he was arrested for public intoxication after he drunkenly fell asleep in an airport.

The star was later released; however, Tyler had a similar incident happen three years earlier, after he passed out in the back of an Uber following a night of drinking.

Tyler was issued a $440 fine but was not ordered to enter an alcohol treatment program, TMZ shared at the time.

Tyler, who was married to actress Eva Longoria from 2002 to 2004, is survived by two kids, Greysun and Boheme, both shared with his ex-wife Brienne Pedigo.

The TV star was an Emmy winnerCredit: Getty

He also spent time on Days of Our LivesCredit: Getty

He was married Eva Longoria from 2002 to 2004Credit: Getty – Contributor

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