He has portrayed the role of Steve Johnson on NBC's Days of Our Lives off-and-on since 1985. Katherine Nichols. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. D.L. He is the author of several books and teaches on the podcast, 5 Minutes in Church History. We did it! This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Prosecutors believe Nichols killed the aspiring model for her $1 million life insurance policy. I won't let him screw us up again. Soaps.com is a part of Penske Media Corporation. When I'm really, really sad, I just -- I close down. 20 Apr 1687 Citations son. But Nichols claims just the opposite was true. Nichols is 71 years old. Days of Our Lives as Steve (Patch) Johnson (Soap Opera 1985-1990) A cemetery posted a personal ad for a goose whose mate died. [Laughs] I'm not gonna answer that. These days she spends her time traveling to all corners of the globe, shopping online and hiding her secret stash of different flavored Kit Kat bars from her kids. When you need me I am waiting.". He's too narcissistic, egotistical, sociopath. Rose, Nichols' longtime colleague at ESPN, has been rather silent about the whole situation, but the same can't be said for his daughter. A little over two months and she was fluent in Mandarin. Added: September 05, 2008. Peter Van Sant: You sent sexually suggestive texts to her and a selfie with your shirt off. 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Liked by Stephen Nichols In January my son, Evan completed his Eagle Scout board of review for scouting's highest rank. Nichols shared a video of him walking out onto a patio as guests waited poolside for Lisa to appear. We'll just start crossing 'em off the list. 2018 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Tessa Simmons: When I first met Steve he was really fun. Days of Our Lives Preview: Doug's in Danger As the Devil Has an Even Bigger Agenda for Salem This Time Around, Days of Our Lives Horror: Satan's Next Move Could Put Ben and Ciara Through Hell All Over Again, Who'da Thunk It? #days 2:18 12.5K views 78 71 Stephen Nichols Age He was born on February 19, 1951, in Cincinnati, Ohio, in the United States. Peter Van Sant: What'd you do when you got to her? Mike Arnold [with cash in hand in front of bail machine]: Presumption of innocence, ladies and gentlemen. Mike Arnold: I'm very excited to see Steve for the first time outside in the fresh air. Because I was a little girl, he was playful, you know. [8] Nichols talked about one of their favorite storylines and shared, Mary Beth likes Emily and Gideon. They make better wives. Stephen Nichols: I'm like, "What is going on here? 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. And I didn't wanna believe it. Nichols' daughter, Dylan, has a burgeoning music career. Nichols's first air date was January 27, 2010. Stephen Nichols: That's [laughs] of course that's not what I'm saying. And then, just when we thought this story had come to an end, our interview with Nichols took a turn into the surreal. It sounds so insulting to American women [laughs], but they just -- they make better partners. I remember she wanted to have sex. Nichols also portrayed Stefan Cassadine on the soap General Hospital (19962003). Peter Van Sant: Steve, look at me. Stephen Nichols has three children: Vanessa, Aaron, and Dylan. And I could hear my daughter in the other room, crying. Once she did, everyone yelled out, Surprise! and Lisa immediately put a hand to her mouth in shock. Rhonda Kristen Casto, 23, was hiking with her boyfriend Stephen Wagner Nichols, now aged 40, when she fell to her death on March 16, 2009 At the time, Casto's death was ruled an accident due to. Julia Simmons: Right before they went on their hike they had a little scuffle on the stairs, and he put some bruises on her back. It's a final twist in a tragedy where only Nichols knows the real ending. I read everything I could get my. Its safe to say that Days of Our Lives vet Stephen Nichols (Steve) still has a few tricks up his sleeve when it comes to being married to the same woman for almost 40 years. Peter Van Sant: And is that what you did? In fact, just after his arrest for murder, Nichols was indicted on two counts of third-degree rape and three counts of third-degree sodomy for allegedly having sexual relations with an underage Melanie back in 2005. This will be the first time the budding singer and songwriter will be appearing alongside her father. What really happened on Rhonda Casto's fatal hike. Days of Our Lives Preview: Chanel Must Choose Between Johnny and Allie Plus, Sonny Says What to Leo? The investigation into the cause of her fall . Stephen Nichols: I try to just take it one day at a time. Gerry Tiffany | Lead investigator: Pretty much the next morning. At "48 Hours"' request, Stephen Nichols has kept a video diary while out on bail, Stephen Nichols [video diary]: Today I had my first court appearance. CC 140066CR Decided: March 02, 2017 . Another rumor about Stephen concerns the mystery lady that accompanied him to Steve Harvey Foundation's annual gala in 2011. Peter Van Sant: That's terrible. His most notable for his roles on American daytime soap operas. There's a single footprint, you're telling me, at the edge of the cliff. I was like, "That's interesting.". Less than six months after Rhonda's death, he was charged with five counts of sex abuse for allegedly touching a 13-year-old girl on the buttocks. daughter. Judge John Wolf: What is your plea to the charge of criminally negligent homicide? 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. I couldn't believe it. He sat down and spoke to "48 Hours" about the day Rhonda Casto died. They had one son: Henry Albert Nichols. She became the focus and the center of her life. Nichols tried to collect on a $1 million life insurance policy, which set off a court fight. I'm like, "Well, can I take a plea and then just say, obviously it never happened," and -- I was told later, nope. Peter Van Sant: This plea deal, is it justice to you? For months following his February 2015 arrest for murder, Stephen Nichols faced pretrial hearings on a slew of issues from evidence to motive -- including whether there should even be a trial since the defense considers Rhonda Casto's death an accident. They had one daughter: Martha Prime (born Nichols). That was my timetable. Stephen L. Nichols NICHOLS, STEPHEN LYNN, age 81 of Kirkwood, passed away February 7, 2023. This past weekend, 48 Hours profiled the story of Stephen Nichols and Rhonda Castro. Play chess. But it's a bittersweet victory. Mary Nichols. But Jessica Colburn says Rhonda told her about only one planned hike. His ankle monitor was removed. Nichols may have had a million reasons to keep suicide a secret. The next day, Arnold feeds the cash into the bail machine. Unable to leave Oregon until his parole expires in 2020, Nichols broke up with his fiance who had returned to China. This will be the first time the budding singer and songwriter will be appearing alongside her father. Never miss out on future posts by following us. 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. But how exactly did Nichols and his attorney end up at this moment? 2006 - MLRP Media Group. News and spoilers of all your favorite reality TV shows! That was --. But Arnold would need more than luck. [4] Nichols also appeared at LATC in Rick Clutchey's The Cage,[5] in the award-winning production of Michael Cristofer's The Shadow Box at Theater East and Love Letters, during its initial run at the Canon Theater.[6]. F--- all the past. Stephen Nichols has not revealed anything about his parents. Julia Simmons: She would not be a normal child. In addition to television work, Stephen has also directed two feature films, Eau de L.A. and Fear of Falling. On April 17, 2015, it was reported that Nichols would return as reprise the role of Steve "Patch" Johnson of NBC's Days of Our Lives and Nichols second return air date on September 15. Dumps Justin and Targets Victor, EastEnders Spoilers: Lindas Cancer Secret Takes A Toll, The Young and the Restless Spoilers: Victors Request is Diabolical Kevin In Precarious Position. 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. [1], After three years of celibacy, a steady diet of ice cream and the films of Truffaut and Bergman, he landed at the Theater Academy of Los Angeles City College where he studied for two years. I -- I've witnessed their fights. It's a theory that could support Nichols' new suggestion of suicide. And his days behind bars are over. So Nichols says the couple came up with an adventurous plan to lose weight. Three months after Stephen Nichols' arrest in 2015, his attorney, Mike Arnold, took his own investigative team up the Eagle Creek Trail where, he believes, Rhonda Casto slipped and fell to her death. While Dylan turned up in a dayplayer role in 2017, Aaron was seen a few times as a young Steve in the 80s and earlier 90s with Vanessa as Kelly, as well as a young Stephanie, during that same timeframe. 4 Days of Our Lives spoilers indicate that Stephen Nichols' daughter Dylan Nichols is set to make her big debut on the hit NBC soap. In November 2003, Stephen was still married to his ex, an American woman, and living in China for the first time when his spouse accused him of trying to suffocate her and throw her over the railing of their eighth floor apartment. In 2021, Nichols shared a throwback photo of himself and his kids on social media, revealing that while they may be adults now, he still cherishes the memories of their childhood. That's a jump. According to, Not found any post match with your request, Can not copy the codes / texts, please press [CTRL]+[C] (or CMD+C with Mac) to copy. I never go out. And I said, "Of course. All Rights Reserved. Peter Van Sant: Did you put Rhonda out of misery that day? Stephen Nichols' Scores TV Games Average career score: N/A Score distribution: Positive: 0 Mixed: 0 Negative: 0 0 tv reviews By date By Metascore Mike Arnold [in court]: It is something that obviously is titillating and interesting. What you're saying is she jumped. Julia Simmons: I think Steve is just throwing all these ideas out to throw people off the fact that he pushed her. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. How Is 90 Day Fiance Star Colt Johnson Doing After Serious Injures? Stephen Nichols: We were both holding onto each other's clothing, and we were both yelling. Sheriff Matt English | Hood River County: No. But I'm not going to say it. Nichols wasn't arrested until February 2015. ", Stephen Nichols: And I go, "What are you talking about?" To Simmons' shock and horror, there had been a settlement conference with the prosecution and the defense agreeing to allow Nichols to plead guilty to lesser charges. Jessica Colburn: She told me that he had -- in the recent months -- been physically abusive to her. Genealogy for Stephen Nichols (1628 - 1690) family tree on Geni, with over 230 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. Up until that point she's the most beautiful woman I have ever seen. But she's the deepest, funniest person I've ever met. She is the daughter of legendary super couple Steve Johnson and Kayla Brady. STATE OF OREGON, Appellant, v. STEVEN P. WAGNER NICHOLS, Respondent. From 2009 to 2013, he portrayed the role of Tucker McCall on The Young and the Restless. All three children have had small parts on Days of Our Lives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester J. and Fern Hiatt Nichols; his step-father, William Honeycutt; a brother, James D. Nichols; and two sisters, Carol Nichols and Janice Marie Pope. Even though he'd be a registered sex offender, the law would allow Nichols to still fight and regain custody of his daughter, who was in the care of the state. So I said, "OK.". And there's more. It seems a dangerous word game. I wanted my daughter back. Mike Arnold: When you have a case where someone's falsely accused, you can't really separate yourself from work and home life. Over his 12-year NBA career, Curry certainly hasn't been immune to the injury bug. I'm still completely blown away by the -- the decision that was made in this. He was also in Witchboard; Soapdish with Kevin Kline, Whoopi Goldberg and Robert Downey, Jr.; Heaven's Tears; Cover Me with Paul Sorvino; Phoenix with Brad Dourif and William Sanderson; and the Showtime short A Hard Rain with John Mahoney,[15] which earned best film honors at the British Film Festival for director Dennie Gordon. And she goes, "Because I wanna leave our daughter something in case I die.". Stephen Nichols: I had a three-bedroom condo and the other two rooms were just empty. So far Stephen himself has not made any comments about Dylans role. Stephen Nichols: The weather was excellent, actually. FAMOUS FROM/AS. Anyone who follows Nichols on social media knows he loves to look back on his daytime roles, especially his memories on Days of Our Lives and being one half of a supercouple. I said, "No." Jun 13, 2022 On this day in 1985, "Patch" arrived in the fictional town of Salem. But I've never physically hurt anyone. So it sounds like a small price to pay to be there for when my client gets to see freedom for the first time in a year. Nichols has appeared in several feature films, first co-starring with Demi Moore in Choices. As one of the most enduring stars of daytime television, Nichols portrayed the infamous Steven "Patch" Johnson on NBC's Days of Our Lives, which earned him an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Actor in a Leading Role and five Soap Opera Digest Best Actor Awards. Bail was set at $2 million. 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. NICHOLS, STEPHEN LYNN, age 81 of Kirkwood, passed away February 7, 2023. Fans know Stephen best as Steve Johnson on Days of Our Lives, a role he's had since 1985. Stephen Nichols: I have been emotionally abusive at times to people. Manor Police Chief Ryan Phipps, who . And Julia Simmons claims Rhonda made a chilling statement to her just before the hike. Julia Simmons: He planned the whole thing, it was premeditated, the whole thing. She's angry with you. Like, I'm very prim and proper. 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. Nichols says Rhonda was depressed and, shockingly, that she had tried to take her own life at least three times before he even met her. From 2009 to 2013, he portrayed the role of . Stephen played the part of Steve (Patch) Johnson on NBC's Days of Our Lives from 1985-1990; after that, he had a stint on ABC's General Hospital as Stefan Cassadine from 1996-2003. Stephen Nichols: No. Landy would follow a few days later. Closing us out is Mike Nichols ' baffling 1994 romantic horror drama: Wolf! Trump met with early primary state GOP leaders, Rhonda Casto and Stephen Nichols with their infant daughter in a holiday photo, Mike Arnold and an investigator at the spot where Rhonda Casto fell to her death. Peter Van Sant: Rhonda's family claims that you were not grieving. Stephen Nichols: You'll be amazed at what you're willing to sign to stay out of prison. Julia Simmons: She had a 9-month-old baby at home that she loved dearly. If that werent enough, he also worked with former James Bond Pierce Brosnan in the NBC mini-series Around the World in 80 Days. She was learning to play the piano. My name is Rhonda.". People that have to make up lies are, you know, you can obviously tell that they're guilty. That's the first thing I did when I got there. Stephen Nichols: She's beautiful, of course. Stephen Nichols was accused of pushing his fiance to her death off a dangerous hiking trail in 2009. Stephen Nichols: I was shocked. Days of Our Lives' Stephen Nichols is celebrating his birthday today. Julia Simmons: He had lost a bunch of money the year before. The diary includes video of Landy hiking to that fateful spot on Eagle Creek Trail. Stephen Nichols: Either I pushed her, she jumped of her own accord or she slipped. Nichols has two grandchildren. It surely looks like this party is one that Lisa will remember for a very long time! For defense attorney Mike Arnold, representing Stephen Nichols gives new meaning to the phrase "full-time job.". Let us know by dropping us a line with your thoughts in our comments section below. Here's a photo of Stephen Nichols. In April 2014, a secret grand jury heard evidence and indicted Nichols for the murder of Rhonda Casto. Shortly afterward, Nichols moved across the state with his daughter to live with family. Newspaper Page Text EIGHTEEN THE BULLETIN OF THE CATHOLIC LAYMEN'S ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA MARCH 31, 1944 MARRIAGES CAYE-STONE O I o ATLANTA, Ga. Miss Louella Stone, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. ['arks C. Stone, of Miami Beach, El a., and Corporal William C. Caye, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Caye, of Atlanta, were married on March 13 at the Cathedral oi' Christ the King, the Key. (We'll explain later It's complicated) The actor first introduced the character of Patch to viewers back in 1985 and became such a fan favorite that his supporters are always happy to see him back in Salem. The largest and most trusted library of over 2,446,000 free sermons from conservative Christian churches and ministries worldwide.