Kelly Monaco is honoring the late Billy Miller on what would have been his birthday. The beloved actor—who was born on September 17—wrote her a personal letter after leaving General Hospital in 2019, asking her to share it with his supporters. While she held onto it at the time, she finally decided to publish it in his memory.
Key Takeaways
- Kelly Monaco shared a personal letter Billy Miller sent her in 2019.
- Miller had asked her to share the message with his supporters.
- Monaco chose to publish it years later in his memory.
- The letter reflected on goodbyes, gratitude, love and the possibility of “until next time.”
Kelly Monaco Shares Billy Miller’s Letter
“It’s Billy Miller’s Heavenly birthday,” Monaco shared in her caption. “He sent me this a few years ago, after he left @generalhospitalabc wanting me to post it… I didn’t. But… I know he wanted anyone who’s ever supported his work and or got to know him as a friend, to read this letter. He is a gift that keeps giving.”
Along with her message, Monaco posted an image of Miller’s heartfelt letter:
“With a slight air of sadness, it is time to ponder what ‘Goodbye’ means. However, instead of dwelling on what is gone and sure to be missed, there is another way. Maybe our goodbye is really a remembrance of love felt, an appreciation for lives shared, and the lifelong reminisces that come from embraces given and received.”
Miller continued with a deeply moving message for his audience:
“Maybe our goodbye is an earnest hope for the brightest path forward for us all. Maybe our goodbye is honoring growth and lessons learned. Now, instead of sadness, I am filled with gratitude for all your support, encouragement, and every emotion shared. I cherish the journey we have taken together. Thank you for following me into your homes and lives. With every ounce of myself, I thank you for being you.”
“I would be remiss in this crazy, unpredictable world we all love so much if I did not hold out the possibility that maybe our GOODBYE is really… UNTIL NEXT TIME.”
The note concluded with Miller’s signature.
The letter ended with Miller’s signature.
As you know, Miller played Richie Novak on All My Children and Billy Abbott on The Young and the Restless before going to General Hospital, where he would play “John Doe”—and later Jason Morgan, who turned out to be Jason’s twin brother, Drew Cain.
The emotional tribute has quickly touched fans across the daytime community, generating thousands of likes and supportive comments. See it for yourself below!
Miller died at the age of 43 in September 2023.
What do you remember most about Billy Miller’s work — General Hospital, The Young and the Restless, or All My Children? Share your favorite Billy Miller memory in the comments.
Photo Credit: JPI Studios.
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