Key takeaways:
- Billy Miller, an Emmy Award-winning actor, died at the age of 44.
- He was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin.
- He was struggling with manic depression when he died on September 15 in Austin, Texas.
Actor Billy Miller, an Emmy Award-winning actor known for his roles on the popular daytime series “The Young and the Restless,” “General Hospital” and “All My Children,” has died, his representative Marnie Sparer confirmed on Friday. Miller was 44 years old.
Miller was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Sept. 17, 1979, and raised in Grand Prairie, a city outside of Dallas. After graduating from the University of Texas at Austin with a production degree, he relocated to Los Angeles, where he worked in the mailroom at an entertainment company.
Soap opera fans watched Miller get his start on “All My Children” in 2007 as Richie Novak. He stayed on the series for one year before he became a cast member on “The Young and the Restless.” Miller delighted fans with his portrayal of Billy Abbott on the show for years.
Miller’s manager confirmed the news of his death in a statement to TODAY.com, adding that Sept. 17 would have been his 44th birthday. The statement also revealed that Miller was struggling with manic depression when he died.
A cause of death was not given. Miller died on Friday, Sept. 15, in Austin, Texas. He will be remembered for his work in the entertainment industry and his impact on soap opera fans.
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