‘General Hospital’ star Tyler Christopher found dead by friend as new details emerge
nypost.comfound the late actor dead at home after failing to hear from him. Sources within San Diego law enforcement told TMZ that officers responded to a 911 call from Christopher’s apartment around 9:30 a.m.
on Tuesday. The source said that a friend close to the late actor, 50, gained entry to the apartment by using a key they had been given by Christopher.
It is reported that the unidentified friend then found the “Ice Storm” star already dead in the bedroom. The source added that according to police, Christopher had been deceased for some time already.
The Post has reached out to Christopher’s rep for comment. Christopher’s “GH” co-star Maurice Benard later confirmed the Emmy winner’s death on Instagram. “It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Tyler Christopher,” Benard, 60, wrote. “Tyler passed away this morning following a cardiac event in his San Diego apartment.“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.
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