'The Young and the Restless' and 'General Hospital' star died at the age of 43 on Friday.
-- died on Friday ET confirmed on Sunday -- which would have marked his 44th birthday.
Miller's family said that Miller died in Austin, Texas, and that"The actor was struggling with manic depression when he died." "I would like to share the following thoughts," Patricia began her statement Monday."I want to personally thank the many fans & personal friends for the overwhelming amount of love, prayers & condolences sent to me and my family on the devastating death of my beautiful son BJ — Billy Miller. He fought a long hard valiant battle with bipolar depression for years. He did everything he could to control the disease.
Following the news of Miller's death, his co-stars in the daytime television community took to social media to mourn the loss."I am devastated to hear news of the incredibly talented Billy Miller’s passing. On behalf of the entire @GeneralHospital family, our hearts go out to his family and friends during this difficult time," he wrote.
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