Billy Miller, beloved soap opera star of The Young and the Restless and General Hospital, tragically passes away at just 43

Billy Miller, beloved soap opera star of The Young and the Restless and General Hospital, tragically passes away at just 43

Billy Miller, a beloved actor and producer, has sadly passed away at the age of 43 Best known for his iconic role as Billy Abbott in the renowned US soap opera The Young and the Restless, he leaves behind a remarkable legacy in the entertainment industry

Billy Miller, the renowned actor and producer famous for his portrayal of Billy Abbott in the beloved American TV soap opera "The Young and the Restless," has tragically passed away at the age of 43.

According to Miller's manager, who released a statement to Variety on Sunday, the heartbreaking news of Miller's demise was confirmed. The statement revealed that the esteemed actor was battling with manic depression at the time of his passing.

Billy Miller, beloved soap opera star of The Young and the Restless and General Hospital, tragically passes away at just 43

Miller receiving a Daytime Emmy award for outstanding supporting actor in a drama series in 2013

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Miller was the recipient of three Daytime Emmy awards for his work in "The Young and the Restless," including two for Outstanding Supporting Actor and one for Outstanding Lead Actor. He graced the show from 2008 to 2014 and later made his appearance in "General Hospital" from 2014 to 2019.

He also appeared in the 2014 movie "American Sniper" and TV series "Ray Donovan" and "Suits."

Most recently, Miller had roles in "NCIS" and "The Rookie."

Born William John Miller in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on September 17, 1979, Miller died in Austin, Texas, on Friday.