Soap star killed in robbery gone wrong
General Hospital actor Johnny Wactor has died at the age of 37.
The soap star was killed in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday morning when he stumbled across three men allegedly breaking into his car, according to TMZ.
His mother, Scarlett, told the outlet that he was with a co-worker when they “saw three men messing with Johnny’s car”, but he didn't attempt to confront or fight them.
Unfortunately, he was shot as the group took off.
Paramedics arrived at the scene around 3am and took Johnny to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
According to the outlet, the description matched a reported incident in the area where three men were attempting to steal a catalytic converter from a vehicle.
The suspects have not yet been found, and police have yet to release descriptions of the alleged thieves.
Johnny's agent, David Shaul, has paid tribute to the actor and remembered him as “a spectacular human being” in an interview with People.
“Not just a talented actor who was committed to his craft but a real moral example to everyone who knew him,” Shaul said.
“Standing for hard work, tenacity and a never give up attitude. In the highs and lows of a challenging profession he always kept his chin up and kept striving for the best he could be.
“Our time with Johnny was a privilege we would wish on everyone. He would literally give you the shirt off his back," he added.
“After over a decade together, he will leave a hole in our hearts forever.”
Johnny began his career in 2007 playing various roles on the show Army Wives.
He most notably played Brando Corbin on General Hospital, appearing in almost 200 episodes of the show.
He also appeared on hit shows like NCIS, Criminal Minds, Station 19, The OA and Westworld.
Fans have taken also taken to social media to pay tribute to the actor.
“How sad to learn of the death of Johnny Wactor so young and in such conditions! A star will shine brighter tonight [star] Condolences to his family and all the actor’s fans,” one tweeted.
“RIP #JohnnyWactor. This world is such a cruel place. :(,” another added.
“I am beyond words about Johnny Wactor, a life that was taken without cause. I hope whoever did this spend the rest of their life in prison," a third wrote.
Johnny is survived by his mother and younger brothers Grant and Lance.
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