Hollywood Star Jennifer Aniston's Father and Days of Our Lives Actor Dies Peacefully Aged 89
- Days of Our Lives actor John Aniston has died his daughter and fellow actress announced to her fans
- The actress posted an emotional tribute to her father, Jennifer said he died without pain or distress
- John had been a member of the soap opera cast since 1970 and was active until a few days before his sudden demise
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John Aniston the father of American actress Jennifer Aniston has died.
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Days of Our Lives star
The octogenarian who starred in the award-winning soap opera Days of Our Lives is said to have passed on peacefully.
According to TMZ, Jennifer announced the sad news of his death which occurred on November 11.
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The grey-haired deceased actor played the role of a character identified as Victor Kiriakis on the show Days of Our Lives.
John starred in the long-standing series since before Jennifer was born and died while he was still an active actor.
The late actor joined the cast of the popular soap opera in 1970 with his last show just a few days before his death.
He joined the soap cast in 1970 and remained on the show right up until his death. In fact, his final credited show is listed as Friday.
In her tribute to her dad, Jennifer said:
"You always had perfect timing. That number will forever hold an even greater meaning for me now. I'll love you till the end of time "
Star was intelligence officer
John's career was a stellar one and had served as an intelligence officer in 1950 before breaking his leg and being put in a cast of the soap opera.
After his 52-year stint with 'Days of Our Lives,' John clinched the Daytime Emmy Awards' Lifetime Achievement trophy in 2022.
Prior to his Daytime Emmy Award, the late John had landed Soap Opera Digest awards in the years 1986 and 2001.
The celebrated actor had roles in films 'Star Trek', 'Mission Impossible', The West Wing, and 'Kojak'.
Maureen Esisi buries dad, shares touching video
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that popular content creator ex-wife, Maureen Esisi, finally buried her late dad and said her final goodbyes to him.
The heartbroken lady took to social media with a touching video showing the moment she poured sand over his casket as other family members watched.
Esisi noted that it’s not a feeling she can get over and her friends, colleagues flooded the comment section with comforting words.
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