'Days of Our Lives' star John Aniston, Jennifer Aniston's father, has died at 89
- John Aniston died on Friday, his daughter Jennifer Aniston announced. He was 89 years old.
- He is best known for his decades-long stint on "Days of Our Lives."
Actor John Aniston, best known for his decades-long stint on "Days of Our Lives," died on Friday.
He was 89 years old.
His daughter, actor Jennifer Aniston, shared the news in an Instagram post on Monday morning.
"Sweet papa… John Anthony Aniston," Jennifer Aniston wrote in a tribute post. "You were one of the most beautiful humans I ever knew. I am so grateful that you went soaring into the heavens in peace - and without pain. And on 11/11 no less!"
She continued: "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. Don't forget to visit."
Aniston is also survived by his second wife Sherry Rooney and their son Alex Aniston, 33. Roney and Aniston married in 1984. He was married to Jennifer's mother, the late Nancy Dow, from 1965 to 1980.
According to IMDB, Aniston appeared as Victor Kiriakis in 2,888 episodes of "Days of our Lives" throughout his career. He was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Television Academy for his long-running potrayal of the character. Jennifer introduced her father at the ceremony last June. "For over 30 years, his dedication to that show has gained him the respect and admiration of his fellow actors, deep friendships, and thrilled millions of fans around the world," she said. "His career is literally the definition of lifetime achievement."
He recently appeared in an episode that aired Friday. Aniston also had roles in other popular series, including "Gilmore Girls," "Mad Men," "The West Wing," and "That Girl."
A cause of death has not been made public.
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