Billy Miller who played Billy Abbott on Young and the Restless and Drew Cain on General Hospital has passed away on Friday, September 15, just two days before his 44th birthday, which is today.
Co-stars Mourn Billy Miller
Although Billy Miller’s death has not yet been given a cause, someone at The Belmont, a Los Angeles restaurant and bar that the late actor co-owned, has confirmed it. But according to information provided to TMZ, the late star was battling manic mania at the time of his passing.
According to his team, he might have killed himself. Colleagues of Billy’s have posted condolences on social media. “So very sorry to hear this very sad and unexpected news,” Nancy Lee Grahn wrote. I sincerely hope that it never returns to my dear General Hospital. #RIPBillyMiller”
Eileen Davidson (Ashley Abbott, Y&R) also took to social media to say, “I’m so sad to hear of Billy Miller’s passing. His infectious charm and warmth left lasting impressions on all of us who were lucky enough to have him in our lives. I’m gonna miss that mischievous smile.
Love you Billy.” Jason Thompson (Billy Abbott Y&R, 2016) wrote “I’m so sorry and saddened to hear about my friend, Billy Miller. Heartbreaking. He was funny, had a great laugh and very talented.
Light and love to his family and friends.” Bradley Bell, headwriter of The Bold and the Beautiful, also mourned the late actor, saying, “Billy Miller was a great man and a gifted actor. Billy left an indelible mark on The Young and the Restless with his brilliant portrayal of Billy Abbott. He will be sorely missed.”
Stephen Nichols (Steve Johnson, DOOL) and Tucker McCall from 2010 to 2013 on Y&R, wrote, “Oh, Billy Miller. I so enjoyed his fun-loving spirit and immense talent. We had some good times. This is a great loss. Rest peacefully. Love to his family and all who loved him.”
Billy Miller’s Journey into the Entertainment World
On September 17, 1979, Miller was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. After earning a communications degree from the University of Texas, he moved to Los Angeles, started working in Industry Entertainment’s mailroom, and started going on acting auditions.
A contract to appear in six commercials, including two for Electronic Arts’ The Sims, gave him his first significant break in the entertainment business after he joined the Wilhelmina modeling agency.
He passed the screen test for As the World Turns and was given a job offer, but due to poor management, he was fired from the part and lost interest in acting as a career.
On AMC, Miller was given the role of bad boy Richie in 2007. He relocated to the West Coast in 2008, where he began playing Billy Abbott on Y&R. He won three Daytime Emmys for the role.
Miller also won awards in 2010 and 2013 for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. The late actor received the honor for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 2014. Later, he became Jason Morgan and worked at General Hospital.
Miller’s roles outside of soap operas include those in the 2014 Bradley Cooper movies American Sniper, Fatal Honeymoon, Urban Cowboy, and Bad Blood.