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General Hospital fame Nicholas Pryor died on October 7, 2024, at the age of 89, after a battle against cancer. He was surrounded by his family at his home in Wilmington, North Carolina. His agent, Susan Tolar Walters, confirmed his death to Variety, stating that Pryor was “one of the nicest people" she had ever met and he would be missed by everyone.
Nicholas Pryor was best known for playing the role of Victor Collins on General Hospital. He had also portrayed the same character in its spinoff Port Charles.
Pryor's character, Victor, was a retired spy who came back to Port Charles after several years. He added more drama and twists to the life of his son, Kevin Collins, and other characters in the town.
Besides his role on the ABC soap opera, Pryor had an extensive career that lasted seven decades as he worked in both television shows and movies. He played the father of Tom Cruise in Risky Business and Robert Downey Jr. in Less Than Zero. He also appeared in movies like Halloween Kills and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay.
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"I will miss him terribly" — John Lindstrom shared condolences for General Hospital star Nicholas Pryor
Nicholas Pryor's friend and former co-star from General Hospital, John Lindstrom, shared his condolences via an Instagram post on October 8, 2024. He mentioned that Pryor had passed away due to cancer, leaving behind a collection of his acting work.
In his post, Lindstrom remembered Nick as a "true actor" and a "wonderful friend." He mentioned that Pryor was a jolly person. He added:
“He was one of the funniest people you could hope to spend time with over a bottle of good wine and a great meal. I will miss him terribly."
Nicholas David Probst, also known as Nicholas Pryor, was born in 1935 and started his acting career in the late 1950s. He began his journey in the soap opera world with his roles in The Brighter Day and The Secret Strom.
Pryor came to spotlight with his roles in shows like Hart of Dixie and Nashville, and films, including Airplane!, Damien: Omen II, and The Gumball Rally. Pryor's skill of playing challenging roles, whether as a strict dad or a supportive guide, earned him several accolades.
Pryor’s character Victor Collins in General Hospital and Port Charles was among his most popular works. Victor's complex story, which included his relationship with his sons Kevin and Ryan, kept people on the edge for several years. His involvement made the show's mystery plots, such as the General Homicide, more intriguing as he was both a detective and a suspect.
Throughout his career, Pryor worked with many famous Hollywood stars, such as Tom Cruise, Robert Downey Jr., and Jack Nicholson. He also appeared in popular series, like The Hunger Games and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
Pryor worked with his wife and actress Christine Belford in Beverly Hills before the couple got married in 1993. Pryor is survived by his wife, his daughter Stacey, and two grandchildren, Gus and Avril.
Fans of General Hospital can watch the show on ABC and Hulu.
