Nick Benedict (AMC, Days) Dies at 77

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Nick Benedict, "All My Children" and "Days of Our Lives" Actor, Dies at 77
by Emlyn Travis
July 20, 2023


Nick Benedict, the Daytime Emmy–nominated actor best known for his roles on "All My Children" and "Days of Our Lives", has died, PEOPLE reports. He was 77.

The soap star died on his birthday on July 14, per an online obituary. The news was also confirmed one day later on the Facebook page for Jake's Steakhouse, a restaurant in Tehachapi, Calif., where Benedict's wife Ginger works as a bartender.




"Nick Benedict was in the Navy, an actor, musician, and painter. Ginger and Nick have been married for 22 years. Both have been part of the Tehachapi community for many years," the post read. "On July 2, Sunday, Nick had emergency spinal cord surgery. On July 4 he was admitted to hospice. He is paralyzed from the neck down. He will need constant care and support."

"They live in Arizona and Ginger travels back and forth. To say this is a stressful situation is not saying enough. We are looking to raise money to help with bills, food, and any medical expenses that may arise. Please pray for Ginger and Nick as they go through this very difficult time."




He starred as Phil Brent, an ex-husband of Erica Kane (Susan Lucci), on "All My Children" from 1973 until 1978. Benedict received a Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series for his performance in 1979.

Benedict's other soap credits include his performance as Michael Scott on "The Young and the Restless" in 1981 and his role as Curtis Reed on "Days of Our Lives", which he played across 93 episodes from 1993 until 2001.

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