The Young and the Restless star Billy Miller dies, aged 43

The popular actor also appeared in General Hospital.

By Molly Moss

Published: Monday, 18 September 2023 at 10:01 AM

Actor Billy Miller has died aged 43, it has been confirmed.

The soap star, who appeared in The Young and the Restless and General Hospital, passed away on Friday (15th September), his manager confirmed on Sunday, which would have been Miller’s 44th birthday.

Little is known about the circumstances of Miller’s death.

“The actor was struggling with manic depression when he died,” his manager’s statement (via Variety) reads.

Miller appeared in multiple soap operas over the course of his career, starting with his role as Richie Novak on All My Children between 2007 and 2008.

However, it is for his roles as twin characters Jason Morgan and Drew Cain in ABC’s General Hospital and Billy Abbott on The Young and the Restless that Miller remains best known.

Miller also appeared in a brief role on Suits and also starred in American Sniper.

The actor won three Emmy Awards for his role in The Young and the Restless: two for outstanding supporting actor in a drama series in 2010 and 2013, and one for outstanding lead actor in a drama series in 2014.

He also received a nod for outstanding lead actor in a drama series for his role in General Hospital in 2018.

In addition to his acting career, Miller owned multiple bars and restaurants in the Los Angeles area.