Billy Miller
What is the cause of death of Billy Miller? Learn all there is to know as the Young and Restless star died at the age of 44.
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. In a statement to Variety, his manager, Marnie Sparer, said Miller “was struggling with manic depression when he died”. The actor died on Friday in Austin, Texas, two days before what would have been his 44th birthday. His cause of death is still unknown.
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.
Eileen Davidson, who starred alongside Miller in The Young and the Restless, led tributes to her colleague on X, formerly Twitter, writing: “His infectious charm and warmth left lasting impressions on all of us who were lucky enough to have him in our lives.” General Hospital actor Jon Lindstrom described Miller as “gifted, smart, funny, and impressed me as a great friend to those close to him”.
“You lit up every room with your smile,” fellow Young and the Restless alum Michael Muhney wrote of Miller on social media. “Your quiet intensity on screen was second only to your gentle kindness and genuine care in private. You were bigger and braver and bolder than this life. You were legend.” He continued, “There is no landing to this final cliffhanger. The wings you’ve spent your lifetime earning have carried you up to that wonderful place in the sky.”
The Young and the Restless put out a statement saying: “The daytime community mourns the loss of Billy Miller who graced Y&R with his talent for many years as Billy Abbott.” Miller was born on September 17, 1979, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, but grew up in Grand Prairie, Texas, to later study communications at the University of Texas. He then moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. Growing up, he had a difficult time as he battled with a rare health condition called tarsal coalition, which affected the cartilage in his ankles.
His first role came as Richie Novak In the All My Children TV drama that first aired in 1970 and lasted on the air until 2011.
Following his success on All My Children, Billy Miller also was cast for The Young and the Restless to play Billy Abbott, a role that helped him in his career while also leading him to five nominations at the Emmy Awards, where he won three times. He was later nominated for is role on General Hospital. After that, he was also part of Suits where he played a circumstantial character named Marcus.
Miller rose to stardom on The Young and the Restless, where he graduated from a supporting cast member to a series regular. He joined the cast in 2008, taking over the role of spoiled rich boy Billy Abbott, who was portrayed by several actors over the years, including David Tom and Ryan Brown. He appeared on the show through 2014, during which he was lauded by critics and audiences. Miller took home three Daytime Emmys for his performance as the character.
He continued his career with parts on Justified, Castle, and CSI, before returning to daytime television on General Hospital, as both Jason Morgan and his twin brother, Andrew Cain. His other roles included recurring stints on Ringer, Suits, Ray Donovan, and Truth Be Told. He also appeared alongside Bradley Cooper in the Clint Eastwood drama American Sniper, and owned several Los Angeles restaurants and bars for many years. Miller is survived by his mother, Patricia; sister, Megan; brother-in-law, Ronnie; nephew, Grayson; and niece, Charley. Hollywood just lost one of its most prized gems too early, and we hope that his soul will rest in peace.
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