Billy Miller’s Wife: The Actor Once Said He Tried Not to Attract ‘Psycho Babes’

Late actor Billy Miller enamored audiences with his performances on screen, but he kept a lid on his personal life. He divulged little about his dating history, though he spoke fondly of his lady co-workers.

Texas native and Daytime Emmy-winning actor Billy Miller started small in the entertainment industry with commercials and a modeling stint. His transition into acting came from a bet from his film school buddies, who predicted he'd never make it as an actor.

Enter his breakout role as Richie Novak on ABC's "All My Children," and he proved them wrong. Miller then starred in "The Young and the Restless" and "General Hospital," where he developed genuine friendships with his lady co-workers.

Billy Miller's Wife: The TV Star Did Not Marry

In 2011, Miller touched briefly on his dating experiences, which often included unideal partners. It was during an interview with his "The Young and the Restless" co-star Amelia Heinle when they were discussing the impact of the loss of a baby regarding one of their storylines.

Heinle remarked that Miller couldn't relate to such a tragedy since he didn't have kids but had a dog. He responded, "Just like every girl I ever dated…manipulative and needy and costs a lot of money. I am trying not to attract psycho babes. I need a good veterinarian. That is what I need."

Indeed, at the time, Miller didn't have children, nor did he divulge his relationship status. He kept his dating life private and mostly talked about his work. The only time fans knew of any romance in his life was onscreen.

Billy Miller's Friendships with Elizabeth Hendrickson and Kelly Monaco

New York native Elizabeth Hendrickson started acting in the early 2000s. Among her earliest roles is Maggie Stone in "All My Children." She remained on the show between 2001 and 2007 and joined "The Young and the Restless" in 2008.

She and Miller didn't meet until he also joined "The Young and the Restless" that year, but they found they had mutual friends in New York. The actors also cultivated a friendship of their own.

"She is great. Elizabeth is a wonderful actress, and she can turn it on and off. She is a lot of fun to hang out with [...]," Miller said of Hendrickson. On "The Young and the Restless," the pair starred alongside Eric Braeden, Peter Bergman, Joshua Morrow, and Melody Thomas Scott.

Miller also befriended Kelly Monaco, who helped him land his role on "General Hospital." The two played onscreen lovers, Drew and Sam, respectively, on the ABC series. Miller shared that he and the actress had many mutual friends and developed a fruitful working relationship.

In 2018, they made a pact to submit their work at the Daytime Emmys. "I made her a promise that if she submitted, then I would do it," Miller shared at the time. They also helped choreograph their sex scenes, the filming of which Miller admitted was not sexy.

Billy Miller's Recent Passing

Miller died on September 15, 2023, in Austin, Texas, just days before his 44th birthday. The news of his passing emerged on September 17, as confirmed by his manager, Marnie Sparer. Sparer shared that Miller "was struggling with manic depression when he died."

In addition to acting, Miller was a businessman, owning several bars and restaurants in Los Angeles. Regarding those who survived him, his mother, sister, and friends were listed, but no romantic partner or children.