Scott Bryce obit

Scott Bryce, ‘As the World Turns’ Craig Montgomery, 

Passes Away at 68

 He was not on the list.

Heartbreaking news to report this Sunday evening, July 12. Two-time Daytime Emmy nominee and beloved soap veteran and television actor Scott Bryce (ex-Craig Montgomery, As the World Turns) has died at the age of 68.

Lucie Arnaz, Bryce’s longtime friend and former co-star announced his death via her Facebook under an hour ago (in a post that has now been deleted, but see below). Arnaz expressed, “a wonderful actor, a beautiful man and a terrific husband and father, Scott Bryce, passed tonight. I am going to miss his eyes, his smile, his wit, his brain, his intelligence, his talent, his bravery, his laugh and his hugs. 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”.

Previously, Bryce was diagnosed with Stage 3 esophageal and stomach cancer back in 2025. He had credited early detection as a vital part of his journey. He had underwent medical treatment and had since reported being “on the mend.”

FROM OAKDALE TO PRIMETIME

However, Lucie Arnaz shared on her Facebook post in the comment thread section when asked, that Scott’s cancer had returned. She has appeared in two projects with Bryce, the Indie film, The Pack and the TV series, Sons and Daughters.

Scott was the son of actor Ed Bryce who had played Bill Bauer on Guiding Light.  On As the World Turns, Scott had a significant run as Craig Montgomery and at one point was initially paired on-screen with Meg Ryan (ex-Betsy Stewart). Bryce has appeared on the CBS soap opera from 1982–1991, 1993–1994, and 2007–2008.

Bryce exited ATWT in February of 2008 and by December of that year, Jon Lindstrom, (Beyond the Gates, General Hospital) was brought in as the final Craig from 2008-2010.  Over the years, Hunt Block and Jeffrey Meek also played the role of Craig.

In addition, Scott appeared in numerous episodic comedy and drama series with roles in Murphy Brown, The Facts of Life, ER, Law & Order, Reba and Sex and the City and Blue Bloods, The Blacklist, Homeland, 30 Rock to name but a few. On the soaps, Bryce also appeared on One Life to Live in the role of Ed Crosby from 2006-2007.

Scott is survived by his wife Jodi Stevens and their son, Jackson.

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