Beloved soap opera actor Tyler Christopher, known for his roles in General Hospital and Days of our Lives, passed away on October 31, 2023. The cause of death has now been revealed to be suffocation. According to TMZ, the Medical Examiner's Office determined that the official cause of death was "positional asphyxia due to acute alcohol intoxication," with coronary artery atherosclerosis listed as a contributing factor. Essentially, Christopher suffocated due to the position of his body at the time of his passing, with alcohol playing a role. His death was accidental. Tributes to the actor have poured in, with co-star Natalia Livingston praising his talent and dedication. Christopher first gained fame as Nikolas Cassadine on General Hospital and later played Stefan O. DiMera on Days of our Lives.