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Tributes have been pouring in for Tyler Christopher after his death aged just 50 on Tuesday night.
The death of the General Hospital and Days Of Our Lives actor - who was married to Eva Longoria from 2002 to 2004 - was announced by his co-star Maurice Benard.
The star said on Instagram: 'It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Tyler Christopher. Tyler passed away this morning following a cardiac event in his San Diego apartment.'
Christopher had been candid about battles with alcoholism, which have led to legal issues in the past.
After his death a number of his contemporaries and fans took to social media to pay memorial to the late actor.
Sad: Tributes have been pouring in for Tyler Christopher after his death aged just 50 on Tuesday night
Kind: Alyssa Milano, who Christopher appeared alongside on a 2000 episode of the series Charmed, posted a memorial Tuesday with an image of them working together
Alyssa Milano, who Christopher appeared alongside on a 2000 episode of the series Charmed, posted a memorial Tuesday that read: 'It feels like the world is caving in. Tyler Christopher has passed away.
'He was a wonderful actor and so good in the Charmed episode Pardon My Past. I remember him as being a sweet, sweet, soul.
'May he rest in peace. My condolences to his friends and family.'
His General Hospital co-star Bryan Craig said: 'RIP Tyler - it's so awful this keeps happening'.
While The Young and the Restless actor Doug Davidson said: 'Oh my God. He was such a beautiful person and an amazing actor. I am in total shock. May God bless his soul.'
Elsewhere actor Sean Kanan said: 'Stunned to hear that Tyler Christopher passed away. I have no words. RIP my friend.'
General Hospital executive producer Frank Valentini said he was 'heartbroken over the news' and remembered Christopher as 'an incredible actor and a dear friend,' adding, 'Our heartfelt sympathies go out to his loved ones during this difficult time.'
Another one of his General Hospital co-stars Sarah Joy Brown shared that she's 'gutted' by the news of Tyler Christopher's death.
Loved: His General Hospital co-star Bryan Craig said: 'RIP Tyler - it's so awful this keeps happening'
Tough: General Hospital executive producer Frank Valentini said he was 'heartbroken over the news'
Upsetting: Elsewhere actor Sean Kanan said: 'Stunned to hear that Tyler Christopher passed away. I have no words. RIP my friend'
Life: Another one of his General Hospital co-stars Sarah Joy Brown shared that she's 'gutted' by the news of Tyler Christopher's death
Before: Christopher and ex-wife Eva Longoria were pictured at the 29th annual Daytime Emmy Awards in NYC in May of 2022
'I'm gutted. Tyler @Tyler2929 was a joy to work with,' the star wrote.
'His smile & sense of humor lit up the stage. I enjoyed every minute of our time together.
'You never what someone else is silently coping with. R.I.P. old friend. My condolences to his family & many fans around the world.'
Christopher was married to Desperate Housewives alum Eva Longoria from 2002 to 2004.
'Tyler was a truly talented individual that lit up the screen in every scene he performed and relished bringing joy to his loyal fans through his acting,' Benard added on the social media site as he shared the news of the death.
'Tyler was a sweet soul and wonderful friend to all of those who knew him.'
Benard said that his late colleague 'was an advocate for better mental health and substance use treatment who openly spoke about his struggles with bipolar depression and alcohol,' adding, 'We are beyond devastated by the loss of our dear friend and pray for his children and his father.'
Christopher’s representative Chi Muoi Lo also confirmed the actor's death in a statement to CNN.
'This news was incredibly shocking, and I am devastated by his loss,' the actor's rep said. 'He was a very
