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\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n One of Tyler Christopher<\/strong><\/a>\u2018s dedicated fans opened up about the soap opera actor\u2019s goals shortly before his death. <\/p>\n The actor, best known for bringing Nikolas Cassadine to life on General Hospital<\/em>, passed away at the age of 50<\/a>. <\/p>\n In the aftermath of the heartbreaking news, one of Tyler<\/strong>\u2018s fans revealed how he was doing only a month ago. <\/p>\n Keep reading to find out more\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Superfan Joanne Morrissey<\/strong> told People<\/a> that Tyler <\/strong>was focused on his sobriety and his children when she saw him at a fan event. The actor shared two children with ex-wife, Brienne Pedigo<\/strong>.<\/p>\n \u201cHe talked a lot about [his kids], so in this particular instance, when I asked him, he explained that he tried to see them,\u201d she recalled. \u201cI think he said once a month he tried to go to visit them\u2026 but you know he had to do it over a three-day period.\u201d<\/p>\n She said that Tyler<\/strong>, who struggled with alcoholism, had \u201cpassed out on the couch\u201d the last time he was supposed to see his kids. <\/p>\n \u201cAnd I could sense and I could tell from the way he was describing that he had a really hard time forgiving himself for that,\u201d Joanne <\/strong>said. <\/p>\n That seemed to mark a turning point for the star, who was reportedly six months sober and was hoping to see his children in mid-October.<\/p>\n \u201cHis kids were now his priority,\u201d Joanne <\/strong>reiterated. \u201cHe was going to get sober, as difficult as it was, and stay sober so <\/strong>that he could see his kids again.\u201d<\/p>\n Our continued thoughts go out to everyone who knew and loved Tyler <\/strong><\/a>at this difficult time. <\/p>\n <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n