Actor Scott Bryce, best known for his portrayal of Craig Montgomery on the soap opera As the World Turns, died on July 12 at the age of 68 following a long battle with cancer. His son, Jackson Bryce, confirmed the news on social media.
Family's Heartfelt Tribute
In a statement, Jackson wrote: "This evening my father lost his long-fought battle with cancer. What began as stage three oesophageal cancer eventually spread and became brain tumours that took his life away from him." He described his father's courage through radiation, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy, adding: "Through every moment of pain, I watched my dad face it all with pride and courage, and an unshakable belief that somehow, everything would work out and he would win."
Jackson also highlighted his father's dedication as a parent: "He supported me as far as a father possibly could. He was the loudest voice in the stands at every basketball game. He took me across the country to chase my dreams and would have done anything to see me succeed. Being my father was always his top priority."
When asked what he wanted people to remember, Scott Bryce reportedly said: "I was a one-take actor. Two takes, max." His son added: "Scott Bryce lived a life worth celebrating."
Career Highlights
Bryce's most notable role was as Craig Montgomery on As the World Turns, a part he played intermittently from the 1980s through the 1990s and again in 2007. He appeared alongside Meg Ryan during his tenure. For his performance, Bryce received Daytime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 1986 and 1987, as well as two Soap Opera Digest Award nominations.
He also had a recurring role on the Ryan Murphy dramedy Popular (1999–2001) as Mike McQueen, father of Leslie Bibb's character Brooke, who becomes engaged to Sam McPherson's mother, played by Carly Pope.
Bryce made his television debut in 1988 as Rick Bonner on NBC's The Facts of Life. Over the years, he made guest appearances on numerous shows, including ER, The Golden Girls, The Blacklist, and The Good Fight.
