Note: The article includes a discussion of substance abuse and addiction issues.

Soap opera fandom plummeted into the depths of despair at his unfortunate demise.

He also, unfortunately, had several incidents where he was allegedly publicly intoxicated.

General Hospital’s Tyler Christopher as Nikolas

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Among the many responses, one fanstated, “Ugh just breaks my heart.

General Hospital’s Nikolas looking unhappy

I hope he is at peace now.

He is so very missed.

My heart and my prayers go out to his children.”

Tyler is survived by his children, Greysun and Boheme.