Scott Hylands: key obituary facts
Is Scott Hylands dead? Yes. Scott Hylands died on July 31, 2026, at age 83.
Cause of death: Scott Hylands's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Scott Hylands known for?
He was a Canadian actor.
More about Scott Hylands
Born: 27 February 1943.
Place of birth: Vancouver.
Gender: male.
Occupation: actor, television actor.
Nationality: Canada.
Career began: 1969.
Also known as: Scott Hylands Douglas.
Years active: 1965–2020.
Scott Hylands, a Canadian actor known for work on screen and stage, died on July 31, 2026, aged 83.
Born Scott Hylands Douglas in Vancouver, he began his career in 1969 and built a long television and film résumé that included Night Heat, Daddy’s Gone A-Hunting and The Boys in Company “C.” His credits also extended into later years with appearances in productions such as Elsewhere, Wynonna Earp and Just the Way You Are. Over a career that lasted more than five decades, he worked in movies, on television and in the theatre, and critics at times described him as one of Canada‘s greatest actors.