Billy Miller Dead at 43

[Faulkner]

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[Faulkner]

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[Cat]

Awww SMG!

He and Liz Hendrickson must have dated. She sounds absolutely devastated.

If the quote from his manager is true, saying he suffered from manic depression.... wow. I feel like that energy sometimes came through in his performance as Billy Abbott, a character struggling with self-esteem issues which were medicated with alcohol. I feel so sad that Miller's own struggle with depression ended abruptly and so young. 

Edited September 17, 2023 by Cat

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Laura Wright, via Instagram.

[Faulkner]

I wonder how Maurice Benard is taking it. 

[Liberty City]

His statement is there. Short. To the point.

[Cat]

I think we can imagine, given his own significant struggles. Just devastating all around.

I wonder if Billy Miller was ever on MB's State of Mind podcast. TBH I've always appreciated the actors telling their stories and journeys on that podcast. 

[Ryan Chamberlain]

This is so awful. 43 is far far too young.

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[bboy875]

Such heartbreaking news. RIP 

[DemetriKane]

Ah man, this is sad. Rest. In. peace King Billy Miller. Incredible actor who will be immensely missed.

Edited September 17, 2023 by DemetriKane

[Antoyne]

This is tragic holy [!@#$%^&*].

[Soaplovers]

Shock is an understatement 

[DaytimeFan]

Like @Cat I sometimes noticed the manic energy in his performance as Billy on Y&R. Life imitating art. He was way too young to go. I hope he found the peace that eluded him. 

This year has been truly awful for the daytime community: Jackie Zeman, Andrea Evans, and now Billy Miller. 

Edited September 17, 2023 by DaytimeFan

[Broderick]

Absolutely heartbreaking news.    

When he joined Y&R, he was like a bolt of lightning across a sometimes desolate landscape.  So much infectious energy and mischief infused into each of his scenes.  (And yes, occasionally his energy level seemed almost manic, and now perhaps we can appreciate and understand why.)  

He was much admired by many longtime fans of the show; we've seen a plethora of Billys, but never anything like Billy Miller!  Also appreciated by his colleagues, as evidenced by his phenomenal three Emmy wins in six short years. 

A tremendously talented man, gone way too soon. 

As Horatio says, "Now cracks a noble heart.  Good night, sweet prince, and flights of Angels sing thee to thy rest."