{"id":28540,"date":"2023-11-01T08:47:17","date_gmt":"2023-11-01T08:47:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webpromall.com\/?p=28540"},"modified":"2023-11-01T08:47:17","modified_gmt":"2023-11-01T08:47:17","slug":"general-hospital-star-tyler-christopher-dies-aged-50-as-tributes-flood-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webpromall.com\/celebrity\/general-hospital-star-tyler-christopher-dies-aged-50-as-tributes-flood-in\/","title":{"rendered":"General Hospital star Tyler Christopher dies aged 50 as tributes flood in"},"content":{"rendered":"

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General Hospital star Tyler Christopher has died at the age of 50.<\/p>\n

The actor, the ex-husband of Eva Longoria, reportedly passed away from cardiac arrest at his home in San Diego, California, early Tuesday morning.<\/p>\n

The news was confirmed by his long-time co-star Maurice Benard, who posted on Instagram: “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.”<\/p>\n

“Tyler was a sweet soul and wonderful friend to all of those who knew him,” the statement continued.<\/p>\n

“Tyler was an advocate for better mental health and substance use treatment who openly spoke about his struggles with bipolar depression and alcohol.<\/p>\n

“We are beyond devastated by the loss of our dear friend and pray for his children and his father.”<\/p>\n

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Christopher was best known for his portrayal of Nikolas Cassidine on long-running General Hospital.<\/p>\n

He stayed on the show for 20 years, before leaving and joining another soap, Days Of Our Lives, two years later.<\/p>\n

Christopher played the role of Stefan DiMera for a year before leaving in 2019 – though won a Daytime Emmy for his performance in the time he was there.<\/p>\n

The star was married twice – first to Eva Longoria during the heyday of her Desperate Housewives fame between 2002 and 2004.<\/p>\n

He would later tie the knot with Brienne Pedigo, an ESPN reporter, and remained with her until a reported divorce in 2021.<\/p>\n

He is survived by two children, Greyson James (born 2009) and Boheme (born 2015), whom he had from his relationship with Pedigo.<\/p>\n

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