Sad news in the land of daytime drama as Thom Christopher, best known for this legendary (and villainous) One Life to Live (OLTL) character, Carlo Hesser, has died at 84 years of age.
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One Life To Live Spoilers – Alum Thom Christopher Dies – Onscreen Son Shares Sad News
Anthony Crivello, Christopher’s former OLTL co-star who played Carlo’s son, Johnny Dee Hesser, broke the news on Facebook.
Crivello states in a post, “My dear friend of many years, actor #ThomChristopher passed today. He was always a gentleman, always supportive, and he and his wife Judith who [preceded] him in death, [were] always gracious to me and welcoming.”
Crivello goes on to note, “Thom and I worked together on the #abc daytime series #onelifetolive in the 1990s. We’re seen here with the lovely #audrylanders who played my sister, and Thom my father.”
In the Facebook post, he also added, “It was a wonderful time, difficult hours and long days, but joyful each minute. May Thom fly on Wings of Angels to be beside his beloved Judith, and may they enjoy each other’s company once again, beside the ‘Pearly Gates’ of heaven.”
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One Life To Live Spoilers – Alum Thom Christopher – His Daytime Drama Legacy
Thom was born in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York on October 5, 1940. He trained as an actor at the Neighborhood Playhouse and attended Ithaca College.
In 1973 he appeared as Emperor Henry IV on Broadway, playing the second guard. In 1974, Christopher played Felix in Nöel Coward in Two Keys and Apollodorus in 1977’s Caeser and Cleopatra.
Christopher entered the world of daytime drama playing Noel Douglas in 1974 on The Edge of Night, and also worked on Love of Life, 1977 playing Earl Merrick.
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Still after some primetime appearances, he landed the role of Carlo on OLTL in 1990 and was in the role until 1992, where he then played Mortimer Bern, Carlo’s “meek” twin brother from 1992-1993, and 1997.
Carlo returned to the canvas in 1996-1997, as well as 2005, 2006, and 2008.
During his tenure on OLTL, Christopher was nominated for two Daytime Emmy in 1992 and 1993, snagging the statue that first year.
Christopher entered the role of Dante Partou on the Loving from 1993-1994, which garnered another Daytime Emmy nod in 1994.
In addition, Thom played Colonel Dax on the Guiding Light, on and off, from 1999-2004. He was also millionaire Aristotle Onassis in the mini-series Jackie, Ethel, Joan: The Women of Camelot.
On behalf of everyone here, we send our condolences to Thom Christopher’s family, friends, soap colleagues and fans. Continue to visit CTS for the best soap opera news and updates.