Night Heat actor Scott Hylands has died aged 83. "I am heartbroken to share the news that my Dad Scott has passed away Wednesday night. Directing his next words to his late father, Luke wrote: "There simply are not enough words I can say about you right now. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Scott was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in 2021. In addition, he was an established theatre actor, starring in more than 20 productions as an original member of the American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco.