Scott Bryce, Actor on 'As the World Turns' and 'Popular', Dies at 68
Originally published Jul 15, 2026
By Erik Pedersen · Deadline
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Key points
- Bryce died July 12, 2026 at age sixty‑eight.
- He battled stage‑three esophageal cancer that spread to his brain.
- His TV credits include As the World Turns, Popular, and guest roles on major series.
- He was the son of actor Ed Bryce.
Scott Bryce, known for his long‑running role as Craig Montgomery on the CBS soap As the World Turns, died on July 12, 2026 at age 68. His son Jackson said stage‑three esophageal cancer had spread to brain tumors, ending his father’s fight. Bryce was also the husband of Nancy McKeon’s character on The Facts of Life and Faith Ford’s spouse on Murphy Brown, and later starred as Mike McQueen on The WB’s Popular. Over a 35‑year career he earned Daytime Emmy nominations in 1986 and 1987 and appeared on shows such as The Golden Girls, Law & Order, ER, Homeland and The Good Fight.
Read the original story: Deadline — by Erik Pedersen
Also reported by: TheWrap, TVLine, The Hollywood Reporter — Movies
