Beloved 'General Hospital' Star Johnny Wactor Killed in LA Shooting; Hollywood Mourns Talented Actor
May 27, 2024Johnny Wactor, 37, known for his role as Brando Corbin on 'General Hospital,' tragically passed away at the age of 31 in a shooting incident in Los Angeles on May 25.
Wactor was killed while confronting armed car thieves attempting to steal his car's catalytic converter.
Despite his efforts to protect a coworker, Wactor was shot and later pronounced dead at the hospital.
The LAPD is actively searching for the suspects involved in the incident.
Wactor also appeared in popular shows like 'Westworld' and 'NCIS', and leaves behind his mother and two brothers.
His death has shocked Hollywood and his fans, who remember him for his warm personality and dedication to his craft.
Colleagues, friends, and fans continue to pay tribute to Wactor, celebrating his legacy in television.
A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to bring Wactor home for burial, as the community mourns the loss of a kind-hearted individual.
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BBC News • May 27, 2024
Johnny Wactor, American actor, shot dead during Los Angeles theftThe Guardian • May 27, 2024
Johnny Wactor: General Hospital actor shot dead in suspected robberyBBC News • May 27, 2024
Johnny Wactor, American actor, shot dead during Los Angeles theftYahoo Entertainment • May 26, 2024
Johnny Wactor of ‘General Hospital’ shot and killed in downtown Los Angeles