McKenzie Westmore gets married! According to NBC's official "Passions" website, McKenzie Westmore who plays "Sheridan Crane," was privately wed to "Seven" of "Seven and the Sun," on May 25th, 2002! "I knew it was love at first sight," states Westmore. They met earlier this year when "Seven and the Sun" performed the "Passions" summer anthem, "Walk With Me." Click here for official details! James Hyde in "Playgirl!" Widely known and popular soap actor James Hyde, who portrays "Sam Bennett" on the NBC daytime drama "Passions," appears on the September cover of "Playgirl," including a photo spread and interview with the actor. Go to his official website for details! Robin Strasser Returns to "Passions" as "Hecuba!" Award-winning actress Robin Strasser returns to "Passions," in the recurring role of 'Hecuba,' Harmony's "other" witch! She first airs on "The best party in town," on September 13th, as the witty witch that Kay sold her soul to! Mark your calendars for this exclusive event! Also: Strasser's first airdate, September 13th, falls on "Friday the 13th!" In Loving Memory: Josh Ryan Evans We regret to inform you that "Passions'" friend, colleague and actor Josh Ryan Evans passed away on the evening of August 5th at a San Diego, CA hospital due to complications stemming from a long-time congenital heart condition. Evans was 20 years old. He is survived by his mother Cheryl, his father Chuck, his older brother James Evans and his grandparents Belle and Gene Riding. His last airdate will be on the 12th. More episodes were taped with Josh, but upon recieving the news of his passing, all future episodes were edited so that they did not include Evans' character "Timmy." Edited episodes began to air August 6th. However, afterwards, NBC made the decision that episodes for August 9th and August 12th will include "Timmy." Information from NBC.com. Click here for more information, and click here to view his Memorial Page. Liza Huber returns to "Passions!" It's official! NBC.com has finally announced that Liza Huber, the original "Gwen Hotchkiss," will in fact be returning to "Passions," to reprise her role and replace her own replacement: Natalie Zea. To view Natalie Zea's statement, go to her official website! Huber's first airdate is scheduled to be on October 3rd, 2002. Mark your calendars Huber and Lucci fans! Charles Divins joins "Passions" as "Chad Harris." NBC has officially announced that Donn Swaby will be leaving "Passions." His replacement will be Charles Divins. Divins comes to "Passions" at the height of a prestigious modeling career. He has graced the pages of many high fashion and contemporary magazines such as GQ, Gear, Cosmopolitan and Glamour. Additionally, Divins is known for being prominently featured in many Tommy Hilfiger clothing and accessory ad campaigns. "Passions" will mark Divins' acting premiere. Eric Martsolf joins "Passions" as "Ethan." Eric Martsolf has recently joined the cast of "Passions," in the role of "Ethan Winthrop." He is replacing Travis Schuldt. For information on Schuldt's departure, go to his official site for his personal words for leaving "Passions."