Jennifer Aniston’s Father, ‘Days of Our Lives’ Star John Aniston Dead at 89

John Aniston, the award-winning cleaning soap opera star and Jennifer Aniston‘s dad, has died … she introduced it Monday morning.

Jen mentioned in her emotional submit that her father handed away on Friday, November 11. She says, “Sweet papa … 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.”

John famously performed Victor Kiriakis on “Days of Our Lives” for almost so long as his daughter’s been alive. He joined the cleaning soap forged in 1970 and remained on the present proper up till his loss of life. In reality, his ultimate credited present is listed as Friday.

Noting that he handed on 11/11, Jennifer says, “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 💔”

After 52 years with ‘Days,’ he earned the Daytime Emmy Awards’ Lifetime Achievement trophy in 2022. He additionally received Soap Opera Digest awards in 1986 and 2001.

John was born in Greece, and earlier than his TV fame, he acted in a number of dozen theater productions. He’s additionally had roles in “The West Wing,” “Star Trek: Voyager,” “Mission: Impossible” and “Kojak.”

He and “Kojak” star Telly Savalas have been finest pals, and John even picked him to be Jennifer’s godfather.

John is survived by Jennifer, his son Alexander and his spouse Sherry Rooney.

He was 89.