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Privacy NoticeGeneral Hospital star Nicholas Pryor who once starred in a film alongside Tom Cruise, has died aged 89. The star’s death was confirmed on social media by Jon Lindstrom, an author and Emmy-award winning actor. He wrote: “It is my solemn task to announce the passing of the great Nicholas Pryor. Nick was an Actor’s actor, and an exceptional friend. He passed on October 7, 2024, surrounded by loving family. Nick may be best known for his role as the father of #TomCruise in #RiskyBusiness, or as the same to #RobertDowneyJr in #LessThanZero. He shared the screen with the likes of #JackNicholson #KurtRussell #EwanMcGregor Too many to name really.”
Nicholas was known for his part in Risky Business
Jon added: “He starred on #Broadway and delivered terrific work in Film and TV for over 60 years. But to me, he was my friend. One of the best I’ve ever had. He was a mentor, a sounding board, a trusted confidant, and even a father-figure beyond, yes, playing 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. R.I.P.”
Nicholas starred in the General Hosputal spin-off, Port Charles
Sign up to OK!’s TV newsletter to get updates sent to your inbox for free Christine Belford, Nicolas’ wife, told The Hollywood Reporter that he died after being diagnosed with cancer. He was born in Baltimore on January 28, 1935 and after attending an all-boys school, he went to Yale University and then began a career working in theatre. From 1997-2002, Nicholas played the former spy Victor Collins on the General Hospital spin-off Port Charles, which ended up with him having a long career in daytime soap operas that included The Secret Storm, The Edge of Night, Love Is a Many Splendored Thing, All My Children and Another World. The star also starred in Risky Business alongside Tom Cruise. Nicholas portrayed Mr. Goodsen, the father of Tom’s character, Joel.
Nicholas playing Victor Collins in Port Charles
American actor Michael McKean paid tribute to the star and wrote on social media: “Never not good; frequently terrific. Very nice man, too. RIP Nicholas Pryor”. Star Wars actor Mark Hamill simply put a broken heart emoji. A fan added: “What a loss for the entertainment world. Nicholas Pryor’s legacy will always be cherished.” Another wrote: “He was such a great actor! He was in everything!!”. Another said: “What a shame this is. He was always a welcome presence on screen.”Story SavedYou can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.Follow OK! MagazineFacebookTwitterCommentMore OnThe SecretTom Cruise
