Jay Pickett, longtime soap opera actor, dies at 60 of apparent heart attack

(CNN) — Jay Pickett, a seasoned soap opera histrion champion known for his roles connected “General Hospital,” “Days of Our Lives” and “Port Charles,” has died. He was 60.

His wife, Elena Pickett, confirmed his death.

Pickett was connected determination successful Idaho, filming a country for his upcoming movie “Treasure Valley” erstwhile helium died, according to the film’s director, Travis Mills.

“Jay Pickett, our starring man, writer, producer, and creator of this movie passed distant abruptly portion we were connected determination preparing to movie a scene,” Mills posted connected the film’s authoritative Facebook page. “Our hearts are broken, and we grieve for his household who are truthful devastated by this shocking tragedy.”

“He was doing what helium loved: acting, riding horses, making movies. And helium was magnificent,” helium continued.

While the origin has not yet been released, Pickett’s decease “appears to person been a bosom attack,” Mills said, adding that everyone who was determination did their champion “to support him alive.”