Scott Macalister Bryce (1958–2026)

Scott Macalister Bryce, best known to daytime television viewers as Craig Montgomery on CBS’s “As the World Turns,” died on Sunday, July 12, 2026, after an aggressive battle with stomach and esophageal cancer. Scott was 68 and passed at Yale New Haven Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Jodi Stevens; their son, Jackson Bryce; Scott’s brothers, David and his wife Genie; Phil and his wife Patricia; his nephew, David; and his niece, Heather. Bryce’s death drew an outpouring of tributes from fans and colleagues who recalled his professionalism, charisma, and humor.

Born January 6, 1958, in New York City, Bryce came by his love of acting honestly—soap opera was already in his blood. His father, Ed Bryce, was a daytime veteran best remembered for playing Bill Bauer on “Guiding Light” for over two decades, while his mother, Dorothy Bryce, was an actress who appeared on daytime serials including “The Doctors,” alongside other prime time and commercial work. Scott would go on to follow in his parents’ footsteps, appearing in 280 episodes of “As the World Turns” across the 1980s until 2008. His performance as the scheming, seductive Craig Montgomery earned him two Daytime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, in 1986 and 1987.

Few actors of his generation ranged as widely as Bryce did. In the space of a single career, he was daytime’s most notorious antihero, a network sitcom husband, a movie villain, and a familiar face on prestige dramas decades apart. His work ranged from “The Golden Girls,” to appearing in the very first episode of “Sex and the City,” “Lethal Weapon 3,” and what Scott mentioned was the most fun of his career,“ Up Close and Personal.” That same adaptability carried him from soap opera scheming to sketch comedy to hour long drama without ever settling into a single type—a rare durability that kept him working steadily for over 50 years.

As incredible as Scott’s career was, he was always most proud of his family. Scott was an extremely devoted husband, father, mentor, and friend to those closest to him.

He stayed deeply connected to his costars and fellow Staples Players. They, together with his loving family, were of great comfort in his last weeks and days. Scott is remembered as a gifted performer and an even better man whose warmth extended well beyond the screen. He was every bit as funny, charismatic, and quick-witted in real life as he was on screen, bringing laughter and joy to those fortunate enough to know him.

He will be deeply missed, always loved, and remembered forever. A celebration of life will be held in his honor on July 25th at 10:00 AM at the Unitarian Church in Westport, CT.

“All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.” Scott played his part beautifully—may the light, laughter and love he brought into the world forever live on.