Veteran actor John Aniston passes away at the age of 89
by Ana Walia | Mon, 14 Nov 2022 21:23:31 GMT
John Aniston passed away at the age of 89. Image Source: IMBD

John Aniston passed away at the age of 89.

Jennifer Aniston’s father and legendary actor, John Aniston, passed away on November 11. The actress confirms the news of her father’s passing.

Jennifer Aniston took to her social media to share a heartfelt message for her father by sharing a collection of photographs of the two and acknowledging the late actor as "Sweet Papa," adding that he was among the most gorgeous humans she has ever recognized and she is so thankful that he went flying high into the heavens in peace, pain-free.

The actress stated that her father died on 11/11, noting that he had impeccable timing and stating that the number would always hold even more symbolic importance for her now. She ended by saying she always will love him until the end of time and encouraging her father to pay her a visit. Jennifer Aniston, son Alexander Aniston, and stepson John Melick survive the late actor.

John Aniston was best known for his role as Victor Kiriakis on Days of Our Lives in 1985, and the news of his death affected them, as they shared a touching video tribute to the actor that highlighted his time on the show. They captioned the post by stating that their hearts are broken over the loss of their beloved family member John Aniston and added that they love him and his legacy will live on.

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Ken Corday, the series' co-creator, also told People magazine that they had to confirm the death of their cherished and iconic cast member and beloved friend John Aniston with a heavy heart. Ken added that it's difficult to comprehend he'll never set foot on their set again, but it's reassuring to know he's at peace and no longer experiencing pain. He went on to say that John Aniston is one of the best, kindest, wisest, wittiest, and amazingly talented people and that it is extremely appropriate that he earned the Emmy for life achievement this year.

Ken went on to say that there is no doubt that everyone at Days will be grieving the loss of this great and meaningful loss. John was an emblem, but he was also a source of courage and unification for the Days of Our Lives society. He, together with his character "Victor Kiriakis," will live on in everyone's hearts and souls. Their hearts go out to his relatives and everyone who knew him. The final episode of Days of Our Lives starring John Aniston as Victor Kirakis will air on December 26th.

For his long-running role in the soap opera, John Aniston was recently honored with a Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award. Though John did not attend the awards ceremony in June, Jennifer Aniston appeared virtually on the stage to honor her father's illustrious career.

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She stated that this was a truly special opportunity for her and that not only is it an opportunity to pay a salute to a sincere icon in the daytime tv world, and it is also a way to showcase the lifetime accomplishments of a great and very well acted, who also happens to be her father. The star went on to say that his dedication to the show for the past thirty years has managed to earn him the appreciation and respect of his co-stars, deep relationships with friends, and the pleasure of millions of fans worldwide. She concluded that John Aniston's career perfectly demonstrates a prestigious award.

John Aniston had once opened up about his proudest career achievement during an interview with the Television Academy Foundation stating that he doesn't know how to pick one. He mentioned that some play down the line somewhere, maybe the Royal Hunt of the Sun that they did at Theatre East could be the one. He explained that it was phenomenal the way the director conceived it and did that adding they were all very proud of that.

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After graduating from Penn State with a theater arts degree, John Aniston began his acting career in 1962 with a one-off role in the television series 87th Precinct. He appeared on a wide range of shows and tv programs throughout the 1960s, but his longest-running role came in 1970. On the famous soap opera Days of Our Lives, he played Dr. Eric Richards. Although he only did appear in a few episodes in 1970, he was brought back to the show as Victor Kiriakis in 1985 and has managed to remain a regular until 2022. He has shown up in over 3,000 episodes and is regarded as one of the most regarded and well-liked actors.

Aside from Days of Our Lives, John appeared in several other popular television shows, including The West Wing, Gilmore Girls, and Mad Men. Despite this, his work on tv drama has gotten him the most recognition. The veteran actor received 3 Soap Opera Digest, one of the prestigious awards for his exceptional work on Days of Our Lives. At the 2017 Daytime Emmys, he is also nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.


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