Billy Miller, a Daytime Emmy-winning actor best known for his roles on US soaps The Young and the Restless and General Hospital, has died aged 43.
The actor died on Friday in Austin, Texas, two days before what would have been his 44th birthday.
Following the news of his death, many wanted to learn more about actor Billy Miller, including who his wife was.
Who was Billy Miller?
Born in Oklahoma and raised in Texas, Miller dabbled in modelling before landing his first break in daytime television as Richie Novak on ABC soap opera All My Children, a role he played from 2007 to 2008.
From 2008 until 2014, he played Billy Abbott on CBS’s The Young and the Restless for more than 700 episodes, winning three Daytime Emmys, including once for outstanding lead actor in a drama series and twice for outstanding supporting actor in a drama series.
In 2014, Miller joined the cast of General Hospital, playing the role of Jason Morgan and Drew Cain. He was a regular on the series until 2019.
Miller also appeared on a handful of episodes of US legal drama Suits, and in 10 episodes of Apply TV+’s Truth Be Told.
His film credits include Clint Eastwood’s 2014 military drama American Sniper and 2016’s Urban Cowboy. According to IMDB, Miller’s last role was on the crime drama NCIS.
About Billy Miller wife and children
Was Billy Miller married?
Billy Miller had never been married.
He was once linked to his General Hospital co-star, Kelly Monaco, but she squashed all the rumors.
“Billy has become a very good friend. I’m one of the only single people on the show and so is Billy,” she reportedly divulged in an interview.
“So we hang out with friends and socialize outside of work.”
Billy was also rumored to have dated his on-screen wife, Elizabeth Hendrickson, but the two never confirmed that they were together.
Did Billy Miller have children?
Billy Miller was private with her love life and personal life and hence, it was hard for fans and admirers to know if she was a father or not.
At the moment, no reports suggest he had a son or daughter. He is survived by his mother, Patricia, and his sister, Megan.
Billy Miller cause of death
Billy Miller died on Friday in Austin, Texas according to a statement from his manager obtained by PEOPLE.
He was “struggling with manic depression when he died,” his manager said.
No specific cause of death was cited.
Several of the actor’s former co-stars took to X on Sunday to share their heartbreak at his death.
General Hospital’s Risa Dorken said she’s “heartbroken” at the news. “My heart goes out to him, and everyone who loves him- he is loved by so many. ❤️ Warm, kind, incredibly talented.. a big hug to the daytime family. Rest in peace & happy heavenly birthday Billy.”
The Young and the Restless’ Eileen Davidson shared a throwback photo with Miller from the 2014 Emmys when they both won awards. “I’m so sad to hear of Billy Miller’s passing,” she wrote in the post. “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. Love you Billy.”
Jason Thompson, who starred in General Hospital with Miller and later took over the actor’s former role of Billy Abbott in The Young and the Restless, said he was “saddened to hear” about the death of his “friend.”
“He was funny, had a great laugh and very talented,” Thompson wrote in a tweet. “Love and light to his family and friends.”
Kin Shriner of General Hospital said he’s “very sad to hear” about Miller’s death. “I so enjoyed his time on @GeneralHospital,” Shriner’s tweet said. “He was a really good guy and funny and kind to all !RIP Billy.”
The show’s executive producer Frank Valentini also expressed his condolences at the news. “I am devastated to hear news of the incredibly talented Billy Miller’s passing. On behalf of the entire @GeneralHospital family, our hearts go out to his family and friends during this difficult time.”
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