The Young and the Restless and All My Children both featured the soap opera actor in guest roles.
Nick Benedict, a 77-year-old soap opera actor, died unexpectedly, and his cause of death has been determined.
An internet obituary reported that the Days of Our Lives actor, who also appeared in All My Children and The Young and the Restless, passed away on July 14 in Arizona at the age of 77 as a result of complications following emergency spine surgery.
The news of his demise was also announced on Facebook by his wife of 22 years, Ginger, who works as a bartender at Jake’s Steakhouse in California. On July 14, Nick Benedict’s birthday occurred. Today, he entered the presence of the Lord. In the message, Ginger was begged for prayers.
Before Nick died away, the restaurant launched a GoFundMe effort to help the couple with their financial needs. Nick’s “extreme medical issue” required Ginger to take time off of work.
Many of you have previously met Ginger, the bartender at Jake’s Steakhouse. She has been engaged in work with us for some time. The fundraiser website states, “She has taken a leave of absence from us to deal with a serious medical issue with her husband Nick.”
Veteran of the Navy Nick Benedict was also an actor, singer, and painter. For 22 years, Ginger and Nick have been wed. Both have a long history in the Tehachapi region.
On July 2, Nick had urgent spinal cord surgery. He was admitted to the hospice on July Fourth. He is paralyzed from the neck down. He will require ongoing assistance and attention.
They reside in Arizona, and Ginger commutes back and forth, it continued. It would be an understatement to say that this is a difficult scenario. We want to gather money to help with bills, food, and any unanticipated medical costs. Please offer prayers for Ginger and Nick at this tremendously trying time.
Numerous people paid tribute to the soap opera star, including a cinematographer who worked with Nick on All My Children. Nick, you are a lovely person and we are the same age. He went out with the crew just as any other man would. Nick, thanks for enhancing the work experience.
Another person said, “We have known Ginger and Nick for 19 years, ever when they moved to Bear Valley. They were always a lot of fun and were quite influential in the community. Really, I’m sorry.
Nick played Phil Brent, Erica Kane’s husband, in All My Children from 1973 until 1978. Susan Lucci played the part of him. Before appearing as Curtis Reed on Days of Our Lives in 1993, he portrayed Michael Scott on The Young and the Restless from 1981 to 1983. He left the program in 2001.
In addition, he had first-season appearances in Entourage, The Fall Guy, The Dukes of Hazzard, Knots Landing, Medical Center, and Tales from the Darkside. He also made first-season appearances in Mission Impossible and Hawaii Five-O.
