Gists By Hollywood, Actor, Jay Pickett Dies, On Movie Set
Hollywood actor, Jay Pickett has died
while he was preparing to shoot a
scene.
He passed on Thursday, July 29, while
on the set of a new film he was
working on called “Treasure Valley”
in Idaho.
His co-star and co-producer for the
film, Jim Heffel, shared the tragic
news on Facebook.
He wrote: “Jay died sitting on a horse
ready to rope a steer in the movie
Treasure Valley in Idaho. The way of
a true cowboy.”
Another star from the movie, Travis
Mills, took to his own Facebook page
to speculate it appeared to be a heart
attack of some sort, while also noting
everyone around at the time tried
hard to keep him alive.
Jay was best known for his roles on
“General Hospital,” “Days of Our
Lives” and “Port Charles”.
He’s survived by his wife, Elena, and
their children.