The Young And The Restless cast joined Billy Miller‘s family and fans in mourning the actor’s death last month. And now The Young and the Restless star’s screen wife Amelia Heinle (Victoria Newman) feels ready to offer her own reflections on Miller’s passing at age 43.
Find out what Amelia shared about her memories of Miller, who portrayed Billy Abbott on The Young And The Restless. And keep reading to learn more about the late star’s struggles before his death.
The Young And The Restless – Billy Miller’s Costar Mourns Death
Two weeks after The Young And The Restless star Billy Miller’s death, his screen wife Amelia Heinle has turned to social media to honor the late actor. Miller struggled with bipolar disorder prior to his death. But Heinle, who portrayed Victoria Newman on The Young And The Restless, shared a photo of a young Billy together with a memory he shared with her on Instagram.
The memory dates back to 2010, which is when Miller’s character of Billy Abbot and Amelia’s character of Victoria Newman tied the knot, noted TV Insider. And Miller told his friend and co-star, “My favorite thing growing up was hiding out from the rain in our little barn with a tin roof on it.” It’s still my favorite sound. Listening to it coming down and the way it gave me peace.” And Amelia added at the end of her Instagram post, “by Billy Miller 2010. @billyjohnmiller #cbsdaytime #yandr.”
And fans rushed to sympathize with Amelia. For instance, one wrote, “His smile wider than beyond. So sad. I’m sorry for your loss.” And another shared, “My deepest sympathy Amelia. Peace be with you and our Heavenly Father Bless and Receive dear Billy. Miss him. The two of you lit up the screen together.”
Several fans noted how much they enjoyed watching the two co-star on The Young And The Restless. For example, one viewer wrote, “We loved him from watching scenes with you and others. Our hearts are broken, I can’t imagine your loss knowing him. My deepest condolences. His infectious laugh and beautiful smile. May he rest in eternal peace.”
Y&R Spoilers – Billy Miller Won Emmy Awards
Billy began his career on All My Children in 2007. And he soared, with his successes including three Daytime Emmy Awards for his role on The Young and the Restless. However, after exiting The Young And The Restless in 2014, Miller portrayed Jason Morgan in General Hospital for several years amid Steve Burton’s absence. But his character later turned out to be Jason’s twin brother, Drew Cain.
And Miller also appealed to fans on Suits. He portrayed Harvey’s younger brother, Marcus Specter. And he also scored recurring roles in Ringer and Ray Donovan.
In the wake of The Young And The Restless star’s death, his mother Patricia Miller shared her appreciation to fans. And she wrote that he “surrendered his life” after struggling with bipolar disorder. “I want to personally thank the many fans & personal friends for the overwhelming amount of love, prayers & condolences sent to me and my family on the devastating death of my beautiful son BJ — Billy Miller,” shared Patricia. “He fought a long hard valiant battle with bipolar depression for years. He did everything he could to control the disease.”
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