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The mother of soap star Billy Miller, who died on Friday at the age of 43, issued a statement thanking her fans and explaining how her son fought a “long, courageous battle with bipolar depression.”
Patricia Miller said on the X website that her son “loved his friends, family and fans, but in the end the disease won the battle and he surrendered his life.”
Miller was a three-time Daytime Emmy Award winner known for his roles The young and the restless And Public Hospital. He would have celebrated his 44th birthday on Sunday.
The outpouring of support from colleagues and fans has been steady for X over the past 24 hours, as he posted several photos and videos from his time on daytime dramas. Although Miller is known for his roles in soap operas, he also played Marcus Specter – Harvey’s younger brother – in the series. suit For several seasons.
“Very sad news for the entire Suits family.” suit “Billy Miller has passed away,” creator Aaron Korsh wrote on X. I once flew home with Billy. We had a great time, bonding over the five-hour flight that seemed to be over in minutes. Funny, smart, kind, sweet guy.”
“Lifelong beer expert. General travel enthusiast. Social media buff. Zombie maven. Communicator.”