Man fans remember him as Stefan Cassadine on General Hospital. 2018 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nichols son, Aaron, played young Steve Johnson. In this case, this is Mr. Nichols purchasing insurance. Katherine Nichols. Since this broadcast last aired, Stephen Nichols publicly admitted to having sex with Rhonda's younger sister, Melanie. I'll just say that. But Rhonda may have been thinking about more than their daughter. Officials said three people were killed. Stephen Nichols: It was decided by the weather. Join Facebook to connect with Stephen Nichols and others you may know. Sharing a video of Stephen and Days of Our Lives Executive Producer Ken Corday with their arms wrapped around each other's shoulders, Stephen captioned his post with, "Our fearless leader, Ken Corday, gave an eloquent speech as he shared news of our two-year renewal. Stephen Nichols: If I waited over a year to go to trial, I probably had a zero-percent chance. Stephen Nichols: You're 100 percent certain this guy is gonna die. ", Stephen Nichols: I was tellin' my daughter "This is our new life. There's just a footprint. The former law enforcement officer suspected of fatally shooting three people, including his wife and 17-year-old daughter, in Austin on Sunday has been captured after a 20-hour manhunt,. I was like, "F--- America. Nichols married Lisa Gordon in 1984. Peter Van Sant: And did Rhonda ever tell you how young her sister was when she first had sex with Stephen? Melanie Casto. Prosecutors don't agree and want a jury to see a picture taken by Rhonda showing red marks left from an alleged physical encounter with Nichols. Nichols also portrayed Stefan Cassadine on the soap General Hospital (19962003). The lady's identity was not determined, and she has never been spotted again with Stephen. And Julia Simmons claims Rhonda made a chilling statement to her just before the hike. Soon, Rhonda joined her mother in the condo, not as a roommate but as Nichols' girlfriend. Sweet indeed! Mike Arnold: I'm very excited to see Steve for the first time outside in the fresh air. Stephen Nichols has three children: Vanessa, Aaron, and Dylan. Mike Arnold [with cash in hand in front of bail machine]: Presumption of innocence, ladies and gentlemen. Lisa Gordon (1984-Present) Child(ren) of Stephen Nichols and Lisa Gordon. Stephen Nichols: I try to just take it one day at a time. It was amazing. And on the eve of his trial, a defiant Nichols is convinced there will be many more happy days ahead. Come on out. Stephen, who is also dad to daughters Vanessa, 30, and Dylan Serena, 16, made sure that he was ready for his children's births by reading everything in sight. Then, for the second time in our "48 Hours" interview, Nichols brings up the topic of suicide. And it's not the only allegation Nichols has faced involving a minor. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. But the case took a bizarre turn with an outcome no one saw coming and an interview that left correspondent Peter Van Sant asking, what really did happen to Rhonda Casto along the Oregon's Eagle Creek trail? So 10 months later, when Nichols and his daughter arrived in San Francisco Stephen Nichols: They said something was wrong with my bags. And do you think shell sharesome scenes with her father? He used you to hurt me. Julia Simmons, Rhonda's mother, rented a room from Stephen Nichols, and she decided to introduce her daughter to Nichols. And I'm like, "Yeah you really do look like her.". Stephen Nichols: You'll be amazed at what you're willing to sign to stay out of prison. Jessica Colburn: No. He and his wife Lisa Gordon have raised three children, Vanessa, Dylan, and Aaron, all of whom are now grown adults (via She Knows Soaps ). Share your thoughts in theComments section below,on ourFacebook Page, join ourFacebook GroupAffiliate links included below. [Laughs] I'm not gonna answer that. Reports say that Dylans first episode will be sometime in October. She would be emotionally and mentally abused, and possibly physical. Stephen Nichols: The weather was excellent, actually. Stephen married Unknown Nichols. By subscribing, I agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. All Rights Reserved. When I'm really, really sad, I just -- I close down. If that werent enough, he also worked with former James Bond Pierce Brosnan in the NBC mini-series Around the World in 80 Days. mother. STATE OF OREGON, Appellant, v. STEVEN P. WAGNER NICHOLS, Respondent. And there are allegations of another physical assault of a woman with eerie similarities to what Nichols stands accused of now -- allegations made by his ex-wife. And sh -- that's why she was on the prescription medications. It's all a bought-and-paid-for contract leverage play by Taylor's reps. It's all a play to get $8 million. It worked. I have no idea why she sent those. Three years into their relationship, Rhonda and Nichols -- living together but not married -- became parents. Stephen Nichols: Either I pushed her, she jumped of her own accord or she slipped. From December 2019-January 2020, Nichols played the role of Stefano DiMera[11] as part of a storyline where Dr. Wilhelm Rolf implanted a chip into Steve Johnson's brain that turned him into "the new Stefano DiMera".[12]. Stephen Nichols: I mean, I think anyone with an ounce of intelligence can fill in the blanks. But having now admitted to inappropriate behavior with a 13-year-old girl, pleading to having sex with Rhonda's underage sister and playing a role in Rhonda's death, Nichols' chances of regaining custody of his daughter are in jeopardy. #days 2:18 12.5K views 78 71 Jun 13, 2022 On this day in 1985, "Patch" arrived in the fictional town of Salem. 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Austin Police Department via AP "The Elgin ISD community grieves the loss of these two young, promising . He remains on parole for three years. Play chess. At least 10 dead after winter storm slams South, Midwest, The Saturday Six: Dental device controversy, scientist's bug find and more, Indonesia fuel depot fire kills 18; more than a dozen missing, Biden had cancerous skin lesion removed last month, doctor says, Duo of 81-year-old women plan to see the world in 80 days, Tom Sizemore, actor known for "Saving Private Ryan" and "Heat," dies at 61, Alex Murdaugh sentenced to life in prison for murders of wife and son. CC 140066CR Decided: March 02, 2017 . daughter. Over his 12-year NBA career, Curry certainly hasn't been immune to the injury bug. They dated three years and had a little baby girl together. Stephen Nichols Marriage, Affairs and Children. This will be the first time the budding singer and songwriter will be appearing alongside her father. It sounds so insulting to American women [laughs], but they just -- they make better partners. There's no way he would take his own life. Julia Simmons: I first met Stephen Nichols through the internet. father. At the age of 16 he came to Canada with his family and did duty in the War of 1812 as a Loyalist. Related:Days of Our Lives Spoilers: Bonnie Breaks Another Heart! Image: Amy Sussman/Getty Images, Frazer Harrison/Getty Images. She was learning to play the piano. Steve "Patch" Johnson is a fictional character on Days of Our Lives, an American soap opera on the NBC network. It surely looks like this party is one that Lisa will remember for a very long time! So while I'd prefer to be coming home and doing farm chores and listen to wildlife instead I'll be thinking about my closing argument or what the next step of the case is. Stephen Nichols: We wouldn't argue at all. Just a few hours before her death, Rhonda, who had learned of the affair, sent this text to her sister: Peter Van Sant [reads text aloud to Nichols]: "I don't know what to say besides he's a piece of sh--. Let's make it work.". Either way, Stephens fans will be curious to see if his daughter Dylan has her fathers acting talent or if she has what it takes to be a successful soap star! Over the next two days, Arnold set out on a frantic mission to gather the 10 percent needed in cash to free his client. Stephen Nichols is one of the most recognizable faces on " Days of Our Lives ." The actor was introduced to fans back in 1985, when he took on the role of Steve "Patch" Johnson, per Soap . Julia Simmons: He did try to push his wife over a balcony in China. For the first time, he talks about what may have happened in Rhonda's last moments of life that day in 2009, comparing her to a wounded soldier. Judge John Olsen: To that charge, what's your plea? And I felt like it happened out of nowhere. Stephen Nichols has three children: Vanessa, Aaron, and Dylan. Nichols wasn't arrested until February 2015. Stephen and Rhonda hit it off and started dating. Days Of Our Lives Spoilers: John And Steve Join Hope! What you're saying is she jumped. That was his story in 2015, when Nichols was forbidden by his attorney from discussing details of Rhonda's deadly fall with "48 Hours"". We did it! Stephen Nichols: That's [laughs] of course that's not what I'm saying. Stephen Nichols: I think I've just left a path of destruction. [Pauses, looks away from Van Sant]. Stephen Nichols [video diary]: We're at the top of Spencer Butte in Eugene. DEBUT. All three children have had small parts on Days of Our Lives. Jessica Colburn: She was so happy that he was finally planning something. Julia Simmons: He did rape my daughter. Nichols has appeared in several feature films, first co-starring with Demi Moore in Choices. Peter Van Sant: Was there a large skid mark on the -- on the path where she had slipped and went off? There's now zero-percent chance that Steve goes to prison for murder, that a jury gets it wrong. Bold & Beautiful Just Heavily Hinted That the Characters Who'll Finally Take Down Sheila Are, Vanessa Marcil Shares a Gorgeous Photo of Her General Hospital Reunion: 'We Still Cry When We See Each Other', Young & Restless Family Receives an Unexpected Message From the Late, Great Jeanne Cooper, Bill Makes a Confession to Liam About Sheila and Thomas Pleads With Hope for Another Chance. Stephen Nichols: Everything about her was impressive. In 1996, he joined the cast of ABC's General Hospital as Stefan Cassadine; he exited the role in 2003. His original portrayal of Steve "Patch" Johnson (198590) earned him an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Actor in a Leading Role and five Soap Opera Digest Best Actor Awards. Jason Whitlock nails the Maria Taylor-Rachel Nichols story in eight words. Stephen Nichols: I'm trying to think of a way to think of this. 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The investigation into the cause of her fall . Stephen Nichols [looks away as he responds]: No. I was just like, "After all this time, finally.". Their unique graphic novel is the perfect blend of action, humor, and history. I'll just bide my time and wait until you screw up or when you die, because I know you're gonna go to hell for what you did. Stephen Nichols: She said, "If anything ever happens to me, would you promise to watch our daughter and take care of her?" Using insurance, and then four months later she's dead. Nichols and his wife enjoyed home-births for all three of their children and when his son Aaron was born, the midwife did not make it to their house in time, leaving Stephen all alone to get the job done. Unable to leave Oregon until his parole expires in 2020, Nichols broke up with his fiance who had returned to China. Stephen Nichols' Daughter Dylan Nichols Books Role on Days of Our Lives! Twice.". Sheriff Matt English | Hood River County: No. They had one son: Henry Albert Nichols. People can reach whatever conclusion they want. https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Z-zV4a91ui4/WcUNM7bPkhI/AAAAAAAABls/kMpRRxTzImgfcUu6at5Yw0Jf9VZbu-zPACLcBGAs/s640/Dylan.jpg, https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Z-zV4a91ui4/WcUNM7bPkhI/AAAAAAAABls/kMpRRxTzImgfcUu6at5Yw0Jf9VZbu-zPACLcBGAs/s72-c/Dylan.jpg, https://www.soapoperanews.net/2017/09/stephen-nichols-daughter-dylan-nichols.html, Soap Opera Intel has learnt that Dylan Nichols who is a Singer/Songwriter will join daddy dearest on his daytime soap, 'Days of Our Lives'.