Veteran actor Nicholas Pryor has died at the age of 89, following a cancer battle.
Pryor’s publicist confirmed the sad news to people, while the actor’s wife Christine Belford also confirmed his death to The Hollywood Reporter.
The Hollywood Reporter also shared a pre-written note from the late star, in which he reportedly wrote: “Nicholas Pryor was enormously grateful to have been, for nearly 70 years, a working actor.”
His General Hospital co-star Jon Lindstrom also shared the news in an emotional Instagram post, paying tribute to the late star.
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“It is my solemn task to announce the passing of the great Nicholas Pryor. Nick was an Actor’s actor, and an exceptional friend. He passed on October 7, 2024, surrounded by loving family,” Lindstrom wrote.
“He starred on #Broadway and delivered terrific work in Film and TV for over 60 years. But to me, he was my friend,” he wrote.
He went on to call the late star a “father figure”.
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“One of the best I’ve ever had. He was a mentor, a sounding board, a trusted confidant, and even a father-figure beyond, yes, playing my own father on #GH and #PortCharles,
“And he was one of the funniest people you could hope to spend time with over a bottle of good wine and a great meal.
“will miss him terribly, as will his beautiful wife Christina, his daughter Stacey, and his two grandchildren, Gus and Avril. RIP”
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General Hospital also paid tribute to Pryor on their official Instagram pagesaying they are “saddened to hear” of his death.
“The entire General Hospital Family is saddened to hear of Nicholas Pryor’s recent passing,” they wrote.
“We would like to extend our condolences to his loved ones during this difficult time. His character’s namesake will continue to live on in @jonlindstrom and Kevin Collins. May he rest in peace.”
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“Legendary actor,” one follower wrote.
The star was known for his role as Victor Collins on General Hospital and port charles and he also appeared in the likes ofBeverly Hills, 90210 and Risky Business with Tom Cruise.
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