Tyler Christopher is pictured attending the 2016 Daytime Emmy Awards - Arrivals at Westin Bonaventure Hotel on May 1, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.Photo:Leon Bennett/WireImage
Leon Bennett/WireImage
Tyler Christopheroffered some insight into how he chose to live his life in what seems to have been the actor’s final interview before hisdeath.
Christopher, 50, explained: “That’s how I approach my work and when I am doing scenes, especially when they are difficult to perform. I trust my instincts, I don’t hold back and that gets me through it. This allows me to take chances in my scenes.”
Christopher’s mantra crossed over to how he approached his career. In the interview, he cited an example from when he accepted a Daytime Emmy Award in 2016 for his work onGeneral Hospital, making him the third actor from the beloved soap to win within the lead actor category.
“The day I actually filmed those Emmy reel scenes in the studio was so hard, emotionally … they dealt with my on-screen son dying in the hospital. As an actor, I had to make a decision how I was going to execute them, it was all about not holding back,” he said. “I didn’t hold back, and that paid off in the end.”
Tyler Christopher is pictured at the ABC Daytime Emmy Nominees Dinner held at Spago in Beverly Hills, CA. The event took place on Friday, March 31, 2006.SBM/Plux/Shutterstock
SBM/Plux/Shutterstock
Christopher said he regarded “success” as “going to work every day and making sure that you realize how grateful you are.” As for his hopes for his future, the late actor said he was “waiting for the next project.““I’m not on daytime anymore, so I don’t work every day,” he added. “I am in a new chapter in my life.”
On Tuesday,GHactor Maurice Benard confirmed his former costar’s death onInstagram.
“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,” wrote Benard, 60. “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.”
(L-R) Tyler Christopher (Nikolas) and Anthony Geary (Luke) in a scene from ‘General Hospital.'.Ron Tom/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty
Ron Tom/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty
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Christopher portrayed Nikolas Cassadine onGeneral Hospitalfrom 1996 to 2016. He also was known for playing Stefan DiMera onDays of Our Livesfrom 2018 to 2019.
Christopher wasmarriedtoEva Longoriafrom 2002 to 2004. He married former ESPN reporterBrienne Pedigoin 2008. They share childrenGreysun James Christopher and Boheme Christopherbut reportedly divorced in 2021.
source: people.com
