We are deeply saddened to report the passing of former daytime star Mark Mortimer, best known to soap opera fans for his role as Nick Hudson on Another World. Mortimer passed away peacefully on September 23, 2026, surrounded by loved ones following a brave battle with cancer. He was 59 years old.
The heartbreaking news was shared on social media by Alan Locher, host of The Locher Room.
Mark Mortimer Dies at 59
Born on April 15, 1967, in Yorkville, Illinois, Mortimer was a true Renaissance man: a U.S. Army veteran, model, actor, entrepreneur, and builder. In addition to his memorable run as Nick Hudson on Another World from 1996 to 1999, his acting credits included films such as The Nowhere Man, Killing Cupid, and Lethal.
As his obituary beautifully remembered him: “He was curious and determined, willing to take chances, start something new, change direction and figure things out along the way. But of all the titles Mark held throughout his life, the two that mattered most to him were husband and dad.”
He and His Wife Christie Built a Life Together
Mark’s greatest love story began in 2000 when he met his wife, Christie, at Hunter Mountain in New York. Married for 25 years, the couple built a life uniquely theirs, moving from New York to Chicago, Los Angeles, and back to Chicagoland. Never afraid to reinvent himself, Mark teamed up with Christie and their partner Dave to build Inside Out Construction, a successful company that remained a central part of their family’s journey for over two decades.
When cancer entered Mark’s life in 2024, he refused to let it define him. Instead, he and Christie turned their challenge into a mission to help others, founding the Integrative Access Foundation to ensure cancer patients could access integrative therapies that might otherwise be financially out of reach.
Mark is survived by his beloved wife and best friend, Christie; his daughter, Hunter; his mother, Sharlene Pearson; his father, Emil (Belinda) Mortimer; his siblings, Michael, Michele, Martin, Melissa, David, and Tyler; his in-laws, John, Barbara, Chad, and Beth Allen; many nieces and nephews; his IOC Construction family; and countless friends.
We send our heartfelt thoughts and deepest condolences to Mark Mortimer’s family, friends, and loved ones during this very difficult time.
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