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The actor was found dead at his home in Austin, Texas. He was 43.
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Billy Miller, star of ‘The Young and the Restless,’ dies at 43 – National | Globalnews.ca
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Soap opera fans around the world are mourning the death of actor Billy Miller, who was best known for his roles on The Young and the Restless and General Hospital. Miller was 43.
Miller died in Austin, Texas, on Friday, only two days before what would have been his 44th birthday.
His manager told People in a statement that Miller was “struggling with manic depression when he died.” (Manic depression is an outdated term for what is now known as bipolar disorder.)
A cause of death has not yet been released publicly.
Miller, who was raised in Grand Prairie, Texas, got his start on All My Children in 2007.
From there, Miller played Billy Abbott on The Young and the Restless from 2008 to 2014. Miller’s portrayal of Abbott, the “spoiled rich boy”-turned-alcoholic, was immensely popular among the soap opera’s dedicated fans.
Miller won three Daytime Emmy Awards for the role, two for outstanding supporting actor in a drama series and one for outstanding lead actor in a drama series. He was the fourth actor to play Abbott on The Young and the Restless.
Mackenzie Browning (Clementine Ford) comforts Billy Abbott (Billy Miller), at the funeral of his niece, Colleen on an episode of ‘The Young and the Restless.’.
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Miller later joined the cast of General Hospital, where he played Jason Morgan from 2016 to 2017. He also portrayed Morgan’s twin, Drew Cain, until he left General Hospital in 2019.
Miller, who started his career as a model, also appeared on Suits, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and Castle.
Many of Miller’s castmates and fans shared tributes following his death.
Risa Dorken, who plays Nurse Amy Driscoll on General Hospital said she was “heartbroken” by news of Miller’s death.
“Warm, kind incredibly talented… a big hug to the daytime family,” Dorken wrote.
Eric Braeden, who portrays Victor Newman on The Young and The Restless, said he was deeply saddened by the loss of a “very gifted actor.” He described a time he told Miller not to back down amid “tough negotiations” for a television role.
“‘BILLY BOY’ was not only a damn good actor but a nice man!” Braeden wrote.
Eileen Davidson, who is known for playing Ashley Abbott on The Young and the Restless, shared a lovely throwback photo of she and Miller holding their Daytime Emmy awards.
“His infectious charm and warmth left lasting impressions on all of us who were lucky enough to have him in our lives. Im gonna miss that mischievous smile,” she wrote.
Throughout his career, Miller had been public about his struggle with tarsal coalition, a rare genetic condition that connects the bridge tissues in someone’s tarsal bones. The condition often causes aches and pains in a person’s feet and may result in difficulty walking.
Despite his condition, Miller attributed his “determination” and “love” as reasons for his success.
Miller is survived by his mother Patricia, sister Megan, brother-in-law Ronnie, nephew Grayson and niece Charley.
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Billy Miller, Star Of ‘The Young And The Restless’ And ‘General Hospital,’ Dead At 43
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Emmy Award-winning actor Billy Miller, who appeared in “General Hospital” and “The Young And The Restless,” died on Friday at the age of 43.
Miller “was struggling with manic depression when he died” in Austin, Texas, a representative for the actor confirmed to multiple media outlets.
Miller would have turned 44 on Sunday.
A cause of death was not announced.
Miller’s former co-star Eileen Davidson, who appeared with him on “The Young and the Restless,” paid tribute on X, formerly Twitter.
“His infectious charm and warmth left lasting impressions on all of us who were lucky enough to have him in our lives,” she wrote. “I’m gonna miss that mischievous smile. Love you Billy.”
Miller starred from 2007 as Richie Novak in “All My Children” before being cast in 2008 as Billy Abbott in “The Young and the Restless” and then in 2014 as Jason Morgan/Drew Cain in “General Hospital.”
He also had recurring roles on “Suits” and “Ray Donovan.”
If you or someone you know needs help, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org for mental health support. Additionally, you can find local mental health and crisis resources at dontcallthepolice.com. Outside of the U.S., please visit the International Association for Suicide Prevention.
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