Actor Billy Miller, renowned for his prominent roles in soap operas such as “Gene
Hailing from Tulsa, Oklahoma, Miller spent his formative years in Grand Prairie, Texas before embarking on his acting journey. His debut credit came in 2006 on the TV series “CSI: NY.” Subsequently, he assumed the role of Richie Novak on “All My Children,” featuring in a total of 124 episodes between 2007 and 2008.
Following his stint on “All My Children,” Miller took on the character of Billy Abbott in “The Young and the Restless,” maintaining this role from 2008 to 2014, and participating in 719 episodes.
Miller then transitioned to “General Hospital,” where he portrayed Drew Cain, Jason Morgan, and Jake Doe from 2014 to 2019, appearing in 519 episodes.
His most recent credit materialized in the TV series “NCIS” in 2022, and regrettably, he had no upcoming projects.
Over the course of his acting career, Miller clinched three Daytime Emmy awards in the category of Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his performance on “The Young and the Restless” in 2010, 2013, and 2015.
General Hospital,” “All My Children,” and “The Young and the Restless,” as well as notable appearances in TV series like “Suits” and “Ray Donovan” and films like “American Sniper” and “Bad Blood,” sadly passed away, just two days prior to his 44th birthday.
A representative for Miller confirmed that he had been grappling with manic depression, and his mother disclosed that he succumbed after a long, courageous battle with bipolar depression. Miller was in Austin, Texas at the time of his passing.
The news of Miller’s passing triggered an outpouring of tributes from numerous individuals. On social media platform X (formerly Twitter), “The Young and the Restless” shared a photograph of Miller clutching one of his Emmy awards, accompanying it with a heartfelt message: “The daytime community mourns the loss of Billy Miller, who graced Y&R with his talent for many years as Billy Abbott. Our deepest sympathies to his family and loved ones.”
Frank Valentini, the executive producer of “General Hospital,” conveyed his grief on X, stating, “I am devastated to hear the 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.”
