Overview

• 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.