By Haley Bosselman | Variety
LOS ANGELES — Stuart Damon, best known for his role on “General Hospital,” has died. He was 84.
“He’d been struggling with renal failure for the last several years,” ABC7 reporter George Pennacchio confirmed in a Facebook post. “He was a kind, loving and friendly man. It’s something Christopher heard his entire life. It was my honor to know Stuart Damon. May this Prince R.I.P.”
Damon devoted over 30 years of his life to playing Dr. Alan Quartermaine on ABC’s “General Hospital” and spinoff “Port Charles.” With the role, he earned six Daytime Emmy nominations and won in 1999 — 22 years after joining the cast — for outstanding supporting actor in a drama series.
Stuart Damon, Longtime Actor on ‘General Hospital,’ Dies at 84 https://t.co/GV9EB50VgX
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) June 29, 2021
Broken hearted to hear of the passing of Stuart Damon. He played my adopted dad on General Hospital for 7 years and he was the most kind, wonderful, loving, supportive person. He always made me laugh and made me feel safe on set. I love you, Stewy. Rest well now, my friend. pic.twitter.com/XY5mEfwezn
— Amber Tamblyn (@ambertamblyn) June 29, 2021
I am so grateful to have had this wonderful man in my life. I am very sad today. #StuartDamon #GH pic.twitter.com/0qYFHKboMU
— Genie Francis (@GenieFrancis) June 29, 2021
Stuart Damon romanced us all with his portrayal of Prince Christopher in the 1965 TV broadcast of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella. Rest in peace, Prince.
Our thoughts are with Stuart's loved ones during this time. pic.twitter.com/PmCXHv3dtm
— Rodgers & Hammerstein's CINDERELLA (@RHCinderella) June 30, 2021
Our thoughts are with Stuart's loved ones during this time. The New York native was born in Brooklyn on Feb. 5, 1937 and later went on to graduate from Brandeis University in 1958. He first took his talents to Broadway in 1959 in the ensemble of “First Impressions” and then spent over a year in the original production of “Irma la Douce.”
Bringing his theatrical prowess to the screen, Damon’s status grew with his performance in CBS’ 1965 production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” as the prince. He then jumped to London and appeared in a number of musicals and television shows, including “The Champions,” “Charlie Girl,” “Man of Magic” and “The New Avengers.” Through the aughts, Damon stayed in the world of soap operas and joined “Days of Our Lives” as Gov. Jim Ford and “As the World Turns” as Ralph Manzo for a number of episodes. His other television credits include “Fantasy Island,” “Naked City,” “Hotel” and “Yanks Go Home.”
Damon is survived by wife Deirdre Ottewill, who he was married to for 60 years, and their children Jennifer and Christopher.