Tyler Christopher's Cause of Death Revealed as Positional Asphyxia Due to Acute Alcohol Intoxication

The 'General Hospital' star, who openly battled alcohol addiction and bipolar disorder, was found unresponsive in his San Diego apartment.

Tyler Christopher, known for his roles in 'General Hospital' and 'Days of Our Lives', died of positional asphyxia due to acute alcohol intoxication, according to a report from the Medical Examiner's Office.
Coronary artery atherosclerosis, a condition where plaque can build up in the arteries, was listed as a contributing factor to his death.
Christopher had openly spoken about his struggles with alcohol addiction and bipolar disorder.
His death was ruled accidental, and he was found unresponsive in his San Diego apartment.
Christopher's career spanned over two decades, earning him five Daytime Emmy nominations and a win for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 2016.