General Hospital’s Kevin Collins (Jon Lindstrom) recently announced the death of soap alum Nicholas Pryor, a prolific actor of soaps and films who died at the age of 89 from cancer. Pryor, who played Kevin’s father, Victor Collins on both General Hospital and Port Charles, died at his home in Wilmington, North Carolina.
General Hospital Spoilers – Jon Lindstrom’s Heartfelt Post To His Onscreen Father
General Hospital’s Lindstrom took to his Instagram account to share a heartfelt post concerning this onscreen father. Along with a photo, Lindstrom posted the following about his onscreen father. “It is my solemn task to announce the passing of the great Nicholas Pryor.
Nick was an Actor’s actor, and an exceptional friend. He passed on October 7, 2024, surrounded by loving family. Nick may be best known for his role as the father of [Tom Cruise] in [Risky Business], or as the same to [Robert Downey Jr] in [Less Than Zero]. He shared the screen with the likes of [Jack Nicholson] [Kurt Russell] [Ewan McGregor] Too many to name really”.
“He starred on [Broadway] and delivered terrific work in Film and TV for over 60 years. But to me, he was my friend. One of the best I’ve ever had. He was a mentor, a sounding board, a trusted confidant, and even a father figure beyond, yes, playing my own father on GH and #PortCharles.
And 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, as will his beautiful wife Christina, his daughter Stacey, and his two grandchildren, Gus and Avril. R.I.P. [Flight Of Angels] RIP [General Hospital].”
GH Spoilers – Nicholas Pryor’s Other Credits
According to Soap Hub, “Pryor’s credits began in 1958 with the soap opera The Brighter Day and ending in 2021 with the film Halloween Kills. Pryor also had credits on soap operas like Young Dr. Malone (Ernest Cooper), The Secret Storm (Johnny Ellis), One Life to Live (Anthony Makana), The Edge of Night (Joel Gantry), All My Children (Lincoln ‘Linc’ Tyler #3), The Nurses (Ken Alexander), and Another World (Tom Baxter).”
Pryor is survived by his fourth wife, actress Christine Belford. Pryor also has a daughter, Stacy, from a previous marriage as well as grandchildren, Gus and Avril . Pryor and his wife, Christine Belford, worked together on “Beverly Hills, 90210.” Belford, 75, played the role of Samantha Sanders on the teen drama series.
