GENERAL Hospital actor Johnny Wactor has died at the age of 37.
The actor, who appeared in almost 200 episodes of the drama series, was shot dead in Los Angeles on Saturday morning.
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His mother, Scarlett, broke the news TMZ.
She revealed that the incident occurred after her son and his colleague left their jobs at a rooftop bar in the early hours of the morning.
The two were parked two blocks away from the restaurant.
Johnny's brother Grant said he wasn't surprised that he walked his female co-worker to her car because that's what they learned growing up.
“We're Southern, born and raised, and we would never let a woman walk to their car alone,” Grant explains.
Johnny saw a commotion around his car upon arrival, which he believed meant it was being towed away.
As he got closer to get more information, he noticed three men messing with his car.
Although the actor did not attempt to confront or fight them, Johnny was shot by a masked man before the group left, Scarlett said. ABC7.
Paramedics arrived on the scene around 3am and took Johnny to hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
According to the outlet, the description matched a reported incident in which three suspects attempted to steal a catalytic converter.
Although no suspects have been named, Johnny's mother says she hopes they will be found soon.
He is survived by his mother and younger brothers Grant and Lance.
MOURNING FOR THE STAR
Fans of the General Hospital actor have expressed their condolences to his family on social media.
“RIP #JohnnyWactor. This world is such a cruel place. :(,” someone wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
'How sad to hear that Johnny Wactor has passed away so young and under such circumstances! A star will shine brighter tonight [star] Condolences to his family and all the actor's fans,” tweeted a second.
“Another devastating blow to the #GH family. Rest in peace, Johnny Wactor. Our time with you was way too short,” said another.
“I have no words to say about Johnny Wactor, a life taken for no reason. I hope whoever did this spends the rest of his life in jail,” someone else tweeted.
JOHNNY'S CAREER
Johnny was born on August 31, 1986 in Charleston, South Carolina.
He most notably played Brando Corbin on General Hospital, who was married to Sasha Corbin (Sofia Mattsson) on the series.
He played the role from 2020 to 2022, when his character was written off the ABC series.
Johnny started his career in 2007 playing various roles on the Lifetime show Army Wives.
He went on to appear on hit shows such as NCIS, Criminal Minds, Station 19, The OA and Westworld.
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OTHER GH LOSSES
Johnny's passing comes just months after General Hospital lost another of its stars, Robin Bernard.
Robyn was found dead in San Jacinto, California on March 12.
She was 64 years old.
She was one of the earlier actors, playing Terry Brock on the drama series for about six years in the 1980s.
She died in an open field behind a business at 4 a.m., according to a report from the Riverside County Coroner.
Officials responded to a death investigation call, during which Robyn was subsequently identified by her fingerprints.
Last year, General Hospital fans also mourned the loss of legendary actress Jacklyn Zeman, who died at the age of 70.
Jaclyn dead on May 10, 2023, after her battle with cancer.
General Hospital producer Frank Valentini announced the news on X at the time.
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