Beloved Y&R alum Billy Miller (Ex-Billy Abbott) passes away at age 43

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00:00 Today, we come together with heavy hearts to share the deeply saddening news of the

00:03 passing of a beloved Y and her actor, Billy Miller, known for his incredible talent and

00:08 memorable role as troubled Billy Abbott has left us.

00:11 While the cause of his passing has not been officially revealed, it has been reported that

00:20 he battled with manic depression, a silent struggle that many faced behind closed doors.

00:24 Billy Miller's career was nothing short of remarkable. He captured our hearts with his

00:28 extraordinary performances, bringing depth and authenticity to every character he portrayed.

00:33 Billy got his start in soaps playing Richie Novak on All My Children in 2007 before moving

00:38 on to Wow Young and Restless Fans as the spoiled Billy Abbott in 2008. Miller stayed in that role

00:43 until 2014, during which his version of the Abbott offspring fell in love with the enemy's daughter,

00:49 one fateful New Year's Eve. While at YNR, he snagged three daytime Emmys, two for Outstanding

00:54 Supporting Actor in a Drama Series and one for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.

00:59 In 2014, Miller took over the role of Jason Morgan/Drew Cain from Steve Burton on ABC's

01:04 General Hospital and played the roles for five years. Colleagues and fans alike remember him

01:08 not only for his exceptional acting skills, but also for his kindness. His former scene partner,

01:14 Michael Money, took to Twitter to post a series of tweets, writing,

01:17 "Billy, my fellow Texas brother. You lit up every room with your smile. Your quiet intensity

01:22 on screen was second only to your gentle kindness and genuine care in private."

01:26 He revealed that they had worked on an Apple series recently and that he will hold onto

01:30 Billy's encouragements and kindness as warm memories. He went on to say that Billy was

01:34 "bigger, braver and bolder than life" and wished him a happy birthday. Billy was born on September

01:39 17, 1979 and would have turned 44 this year. Jason Thompson and Eric Braden also posted

01:46 condolences on Twitter. Braden recounted a night when he and Amelia Heinle took Billy to dinner,

01:51 when he was in middle of tough negotiations, telling him to reconsider.

01:55 "Billy boy was not only a damn good actor, but a nice man. May he rest in peace and meet up with

02:00 Christoph in the beyond," wrote Braden. "Our hearts go out to Billy's family, friends,

02:05 and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. We can only imagine the pain they must be

02:10 feeling, and we offer our deepest condolences. As we say farewell to this talented actor,

02:15 may his legacy continue to shine brightly in our hearts, and may he find peace and serenity."

02:20 Billy Miller, you will be deeply missed.

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