Other programs in which the soap opera actor appeared included The Young and the Restless and All My Children.
A 77-year-old soap opera actor named Nick Benedict passed away suddenly, and his cause of death has been established.
According to an online obituary, the Days of Our Lives actor, who had previously appeared in All My Children and The Young and the Restless, died on July 14 in Arizona at the age of 77 due to complications from emergency spine surgery.
The news of his passing was also announced on Facebook by Jake’s Steakhouse, a restaurant in California where his wife of 22 years, Ginger, serves drinks. Nick Benedict turned 14 years old on July 14. He entered the Lord’s presence today. The post requested that people pray for Ginger.
The restaurant also started a GoFundMe campaign before Nick passed away to assist the couple financially. Ginger had to take a leave of absence from work due to Nick’s “extreme medical issue.”.
“Many of you have already met Ginger, the bartender at Jake’s Steakhouse. She’s been doing work with us for a while. “She has taken a leave of absence from us to attend to a serious medical concern with her husband Nick,” the fundraiser website stated. ”.
“The artist, singer, and actor Nick Benedict was a member of the Navy. Ginger and Nick have been married for 22 years. The Tehachapi neighborhood has a long history with both.
“Nick underwent emergency spinal cord surgery on Sunday, July 2. On July 4th, he was accepted into the hospice. Neck-down paralysis affects him. He will need ongoing care and support. ”.
They live in Arizona, and Ginger frequently travels between the two states, it continued. “To say that this is a stressful situation is an understatement. To help with bills, food, and any unforeseen medical expenses, we need to raise money. Please pray for Ginger and Nick as they go through this incredibly difficult time. ”.
Numerous people have paid tribute to the soap opera star, including a cameraman who worked with Nick on All My Children. The same age as me, Nick is a wonderful person. similar to any other man, hung out with the crew. Nick, thank you for making work more enjoyable.
“We have known Ginger and Nick for the past 19 years, ever since they moved to Bear Valley,” a different person continued. They were always a lot of fun and played a huge role in the neighborhood.
I’m truly sorry.
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From 1973 to 1978, Nick portrayed Phil Brent, the husband of Erica Kane (Susan Lucci), in All My Children. He played Michael Scott in The Young and the Restless from 1981 to 1983 before making his Days of Our Lives debut as Curtis Reed in 1993. In 2001, he left the program.
He also made appearances in the first seasons of Mission Impossible and Hawaii Five-O, Entourage, The Fall Guy, The Dukes of Hazzard, Knots Landing, Medical Center, and Tales from the Darkside.
