ONE LIFE TO LIVE Star Nathaniel Marston Dies Following Car Accident

Variety shares the sad news that Nathaniel Marston, a veteran of the long running soap opera ONE LIFE TO LIVE died on Wednesday following an October 30th car crash that left him paralyzed. The actor was 40.

His mother, Elizabeth Jackson, confirmed the news on her Facebook page:

"Dear family and friends, it is with a heavy heart that I share this devastating news," she wrote. "My beloved and cherished son, Nathaniel Marston, who was putting up the good fight until last night was not able to continue due to the traumatic and devastating nature of his injuries. Nathaniel passed away peacefully as I held him in my arms."

The actor appeeared on ONE LIFE TO LIVE for six years. He left the daytime drama in 2007. He also portrayed
Eddie Silva on "As the World Turns" and guest starred on episodes of "Castle," "White Collar" and "Blue Bloods." He is survived by his mother and wife, Rita.

Image: Nathaniel Marston Facebook