Scott Bryce, actor known for 'As the World Turns,' dies at 68

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Set us as preferred Scott Bryce, the actor best known for originating the role of Craig Montgomery on the soap opera “As the World Turns,” has died.He was 68.

Bryce died Sunday evening “surrounded by his loving wife Jodi Stevens-Bryce and loving son Jackson Bryce,” his agent Ken Melamed told The Times by email on Tuesday.“He was beloved by all!” The actor revealed last year that he had been diagnosed with Stage 3 esophageal and stomach cancer in 2024.

“This evening my father lost his long-fought battle with cancer.What began as stage three esophageal cancer eventually spread and became brain tumors that took his life away from him,” Bryce’s son, Jackson, wrote in a tribute posted Sunday to Instagram.

He said his father approached his treatments with “pride and courage, and an unshakable belief that somehow, everything would work out.” Television Known for her role as Lisa in “As the World Turns,” Eileen Fulton died July 14 in Asheville, N.C., after a period of declining health.“May his strength and relentless belief forever live within me,” he added.“He fought the hardest and most honorable fight I have ever witnessed.” Born Jan.

6, 1958, in New York, Bryce followed in the footsteps of his actor parents.His father, Ed, portrayed Bill Bauer on the daytime drama “Guiding Light” for years, while his mother, Dorothy, was known for her role on the hospital soap “The Doctors.” Bryce made his television debut as Craig Montgomery on CBS’ long-running soap “As the World Turns” in 1982.

He received two Daytime Emmy nominations for his portrayal of the charming but ruthless businessman, whom he portrayed off and on from 1982 to 2008.The character was known for his ambition and mysterious business dealings but also had a reputation for being unlucky in love.

One early romantic interest...