As a cinema devotee with a penchant for soaps and a soft spot for actors who have graced our screens for decades, I find myself saddened by the news of Thom Christopher‘s passing. The man who brought the complex and captivating character of Carlo Hessler to life on “One Life To Live” was more than just an actor; he was a storyteller, a mentor, and a friend.
84-year-old actor Thom Christopher, known for his role as mobster Carlo Hessler in the ABC daytime drama “One Life to Live,” passed away on Thursday in New York City.
Through a heartfelt Facebook post by his lifelong companion, Steve Bergman, it has been confirmed that Christopher passed away. In this message, Bergman shared that Christopher had been struggling with ill health for an extended period. His statement conveyed, “Christopher has been battling illness for quite some time now, showing immense courage throughout. We’d chat every two to three weeks and always had insightful discussions. He was a truly intelligent individual who offered valuable guidance and shared captivating tales…
Anthony Crivello, a former co-star on “One Life to Live,” expressed a heartfelt tribute on Facebook, accompanied by photos of their on-screen father-son roles. In his post, he remembered Thom Christopher, who recently passed away. He described Christopher as a longtime friend, a gentlemen, and someone who was always supportive. Crivello added that both Thom and his wife Judith, who predeceased him, were kind to him and welcoming.
Christopher first appeared on soap operas back in the 1950s, portraying the character Noel Douglas in “The Edge of Night,” a role he took on when he was born on October 5, 1940.
He is also known for his role as the alien Hawk in “Buck Rogers in the 25th Century.”
Before securing his Daytime Emmy-winning role as Carlo Hessler on ABC’s “One Life to Live” in 1990, he made guest appearances in various other shows such as “Kojak,” “The Eddie Capra Mysteries,” “T.J. Hooker,” “Hunter,” “Murder, She Wrote,” and “Simon & Simon.
Ultimately, the character of Carlo Hessler played by him was written out of the series, but in typical daytime drama style, he got another opportunity to appear frequently as his identical twin between 1996 and 2008.
Christopher received a Daytime Emmy nomination for two straight years, with the win happening in 1992. His role, Dante Partou, in the TV show “Loving,” secured him another nomination in 1993 after he left the ABC soap opera.
His wife, agent and playwright Judith Leverone, died in 2019.
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2024-12-06 22:18