All My Children Actor Matthew Cowles Dies at 69

Matthew Cowles, Christine Baranski | Photo Credits: Cavanaugh/Landov

All My Children actor Matthew Cowles, who was married to Christine Baranksi for more than 30 years, has died. He was 69.

Cowles' manager announced his passing on Twitter:

Born in New York City, Cowles' first television role was on NYPD in 1969. He went on to create and play Billy Clyde Tuggle on All My Children, a role he reprised over the years from 1977 through 2013. He also won two Daytime Emmys for the part.

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All My Children head writer Jean Passanante tweeted her condolences:

Cowles appeared in numerous films shows including Shutter Island, Nurse Betty and City by the Sea.

In 1983, Cowles wed Baranski, with whom he has two children.