Remembering Scott Bryce
Scott Bryce, Emmy-Nominated 'As the World Turns' Star, Dies at 68 After Cancer Battle
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Scott Bryce, best known for playing the charming but scheming Craig Montgomery on the long-running soap opera "As the World Turns," has died at age 68, according to WSBTV and multiple outlets. He had been battling esophageal and stomach cancer for an extended period before his death.
The news was first shared in a Facebook post by Lucie Arnaz — daughter of Hollywood icons Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz — though the post has since been deleted, KIRO 7 reported.
Craig Montgomery: A Fan-Favorite Villain on Daytime TV
Bryce joined "As the World Turns" as Craig Montgomery, a role that made him a household name among soap fans. Craig was known for being both magnetic and manipulative — a classic daytime drama anti-hero. Bryce held the role until 1991, WPXI reported.
His run with the show did not end there. Bryce returned to reprise the role two more times after his initial departure, showing just how central the character was to the series, according to WSOC TV.
Two Daytime Emmy Nominations Marked His Career Peak
Bryce earned serious recognition from his peers during his time on the show. He received Daytime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in both 1986 and 1987, according to WHIO. The back-to-back nods put him among the top performers in daytime television at the time.
Lucie Arnaz Broke the News Before Post Was Removed
The announcement of Bryce's death came from an unexpected source. Lucie Arnaz, the daughter of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, shared the news on Facebook. The post was later deleted, leaving fans with few official details, Action News Jax reported.
It is not yet clear why the post was taken down. No formal statement from Bryce's family or representatives had been widely released at the time of initial reports, according to WOKV.
'As the World Turns' Ran for 54 Years on CBS
"As the World Turns" was one of the most enduring soap operas in American history. It aired on CBS from 1956 to 2010 — a run of 54 years. Bryce joined the cast in the 1980s, one of the show's most-watched decades, WPXI noted.
The show built loyal audiences over generations. Bryce's Craig Montgomery was a key part of that era, giving fans a complex character they loved to hate. His death marks another loss for the tight-knit world of daytime drama, according to 1073 The Eagle.
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