NEW YORK (AP) — John Aniston, star of the Emmy-winning daytime soap opera Days of Our Lives and father of Jennifer Aniston, has died at the age of 89.
The actor’s daughter posted a tribute to him on Instagram Monday morning, announcing that he passed away on Veterans Day Friday.John Aniston served in the United States Navy.
“Sweet daddy… John Anthony Aniston,” wrote Jennifer Aniston. “You were one of the most beautiful human beings I’ve ever known. Thank you so much for being painless and at peace soaring into the skies. And also 11/11! Always perfect timing. That number.” will forever hold more meaning to me now.”
John Aniston’s acting credits include ‘Search for Tomorrow’, ‘The West Wing’ and ‘Gilmore Girls’. However, he was best known for his long-running role on “Days of Our Lives” as patriarch Victor Kiriakis, the former drug lord who founded the mighty Titan Industries.
In 2017, he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his work in ‘Days of Our Lives’. Earlier this year, he won an Emmy for his lifetime achievement, with Jennifer Aniston honoring him with a video.
“It’s not only an opportunity to pay tribute to a true icon of daytime television, but it’s also an opportunity to recognize the lifelong achievements of a great and revered actor who is also my father,” said Jennifer Aniston. At that time. “John Aniston has worked consistently in television for over half a century.”
John Aniston was born Yannis Anastasakis in Crete, Greece and moved with his family to Pennsylvania as a child. He majored in theater at Pennsylvania State University and began his professional acting career in the 1960s, playing his early roles in Combat!, I’m a Spy, and The Virginian. rice field.
Aniston has been married twice, most recently to Shelley Rooney. He had his two children, Jennifer and Alexander his Aniston, and a son-in-law, John Merrick.