As the World Turns star Scott Bryce has passed away aged 68 following a lengthy battle with cancer, leaving behind his beloved wife, Jodi Stevens, and his teenage son, Jackson. He was initially diagnosed with Stage 3 esophageal and stomach cancer in 2025, and underwent extensive treatment.
The actor was best known for his role in the CBS soap As the World Turns opposite Meg Ryan, wherein his character was involved in a dramatic love triangle that captured the attention of millions of viewers.
He portrayed Craig Montgomery on the show from 1982 to 1994, then returned to the series between 2007 and 2008, and nabbed two Daytime Emmy nominations for the role.
© CBS via Getty ImagesScott's death was announced by his longtime friend, Lucie Arnaz – the daughter of entertainers Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz – in a since-deleted Facebook post.
As per Michael Fairman TV, Lucie wrote that her late friend was "a wonderful actor, a beautiful man and a terrific husband and father," before adding: "I am going to miss his eyes, his smile, his wit, his brain, his intelligence, his talent, his bravery, his laugh and his hugs."
She continued: "Dearest Jodi, dear Jackson, he's watching over you now from a place of pure joy and will always be your guide. But I hate these goodbyes. Rest in peace, you marvelous, magnificent man."
© CBS via Getty ImagesScott's 19-year-old son then took to Instagram to pay tribute to his father, alongside a series of photos of the pair. "This evening, my father lost his long-fought battle with cancer. What began as stage three esophageal cancer eventually spread and became brain tumors that took his life away from him," Jackson wrote.
"Through radiation, chemo and immunotherapy, and every moment of pain, I watched my dad face it all with pride and courage, and an unshakable belief that somehow, everything would work out and he would win."
© InstagramThe teen added: "Even just a week before he passed, while battling brain tumors, slurred speech and blurry vision, he looked me in the eyes as clear as he could and told me he still believed he had a chance – and that he was willing to fight as hard as it took…He fought the hardest and most honorable fight I have ever witnessed."
© InstagramJackson went on to share several memories of his father, including Scott being "the loudest voice in the stands at every basketball game".
© Instagram"My dad also made sure I knew his greatest accomplishment that came at 48 years old, becoming a Dad," he wrote. "Being my father was always his top priority…He is a part of everything I've done and everything I will do. I am endlessly grateful God chose him to be my father, and I am so proud to be his son."
"Until we meet again," Jackson concluded. Aside from his soap career, Scott also appeared in projects like The Facts of Life, Murphy Brown, LA Law, Sex and the City, 30 Rock, Gossip Girl, Homeland, and Beacon Hill. His final credited role was in an episode of Law & Order in 2024.
