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Soap actor from “General Hospital” has died at the age of 89

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Soap actor from “General Hospital” has died at the age of 89

Veteran film and television actor Nicholas Pryor, whose film credits include “Beverly Hills, 90210,” “General Hospital” and “Risky Business,” has died. He was 89.

His agent, Susan Tolar Walters, said in a statement to USA TODAY on Wednesday that Pryor died of cancer on Oct. 7.

Over his nearly 70-year career, Pryor appeared in several soap operas, including NBC's “Another World” in 1964 and CBS's “The Nurses” in the '60s. In the late 90s and early 2000s he portrayed Victor Collins, the father of Dr. Kevin Collins (played by Jon Lindstrom), on “General Hospital” and its spin-off “Port Charles.”

He also played another of his most famous television roles in the 1990s, when he played the chancellor of the fictional California University in “Beverly Hills, 90120”.

Pryor is survived by his wife Christina Belford, his daughter Stacey Pryor and grandchildren Auguste and Avril Bas.

On “General Hospital,” on-screen son Jon Lindstrom remembers Nicholas Pryor

In an Instagram post on Wednesday, “General Hospital” recognized Pryor as one of the long-running ABC show’s alumni.

“The entire General Hospital family is saddened by the recent death of Nicholas Pryor. We would like to extend our condolences to his loved ones during this difficult time,” the caption reads. “His character’s namesake will live on in @jonlindstrom and Kevin Collins. May he rest in peace.”

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Lindstrom announced Pryor's death on social media on Tuesday, writing: “It is my solemn duty to announce the passing of the great Nicholas Pryor. Nick was an actor and an exceptional friend. He died on October 7, 2024 surrounded by a loving family.” .”

Lindstrom listed some of Pryor's most famous co-stars, including Tom Cruise (“Risky Business”), Robert Downey Jr. (“Less Than Zero”), Jack Nicholson (“Hoffa”), Kurt Russell (“Executive Decision”) and Ewan McGregor (“Doctor Sleep”).

“He starred on #Broadway and did great work in film and television for over 60 years. But to me he was my friend. One of the best I’ve ever had,” Lindstrom continued. “He was a mentor, a sounding board, a trusted confidant and even a father figure, yes, he played my own father on #GH and #PortCharles. And he was one of the funniest people you could hope to spend time with over a bottle of good wine and a great meal.

“I will miss him terribly, as will his beautiful wife Christina, his daughter Stacey and his two grandchildren Gus and Avril. RIP”

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