Millerdied Friday at age 43in Austin, Texas, with word just reaching the public today.

It saddens me deeply!

He was a very gifted actor!

Billy Miller

Billy MillerRobert Voets/CBS via Getty Images

BILLY BOY was not only a damn good actor but a nice man!

They were both loved by their colleagues!

Y&RsMelissa Claire Eganwrote, My beautiful friend.

Actor Billy Miller accepts Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for ‘The Young and the Restless’ onstage during The 41st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards

And Im so sorry.

General Hospitalcostar Nancy Lee Grahn, posted her condolences.

So very sorry to hear this very sad and unexpected news.

Im so sad to hear of Billy Millers passing.

Im gonna miss that mischievous smile.

He was funny, had a great laugh and very talented.

Light and love to his family and friends.

The Bold and the Beautifulhead writer Bradley Bell released a statement.

Billy Miller was a great man and a gifted actor.

Billy left an indelible mark onThe Young and the Restlesswith his brilliant portrayal of Billy Abbott.

He will be sorely missed.

Stephen Nichols starred opposite Miller onThe Young and the Restlessrecalled Millers warmth.

Oh, Billy Miller.

I so enjoyed his fun-loving spirit and immense talent.

We had some good times.

This is a great loss.

Love to his family and all who loved him.

Actor Michael Muhney ofY&Rsaluted his fellow statesman.

Billy, My fellow Texas brother.

You lit up every room with your smile.

Your quiet intensity onscreen was second only to your gentle kindness and genuine care in private.

GHer Kin Shriner said he was very sad to hear aboutBilly Miller.

I so enjoyed his time on General Hospital.

He was a really good guy and funny and kind to all !RIP Billy.

His heart was in the right place & I always laughed around him.