‘General Hospital’ Star Tragically Dies In Downtown Los Angeles

California’s seemingly never-ending violent crime wave has claimed the life of a “General Hospital” star much too early.

TMZ reported that Johnny Wactor, the actor who appeared in 160 episodes of the long-running medical drama, was shot and killed in downtown Los Angeles in the early hours of Saturday morning. His mother Scarlett told the outlet that her son was out with a friend when they confronted three men who had surrounded Wactor’s vacant car in what appears to be an attempted theft of a catalytic converter, according to police descriptions of the trio.

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Tragically, Wactor, 37, was shot despite not intervening or attempting to dissuade the men from the theft, Scarlett added. First responders arrived at the scene near Pico Boulevard and Hope Street around 3 a.m., and he was pronounced dead at the hospital. His mother hopes police act swiftly to locate the men responsible.

Wactor’s longtime agent David Shaul confirmed his death in a statement to Variety.

“Johnny Wactor was a spectacular human being. Not just a talented actor who was committed to his craft but a real moral example to everyone who knew him. Standing for hard work, tenacity and a never give up attitude. In the highs and lows of a challenging profession he always kept his chin up and kept striving for the best he could be,” Shaul said in a statement. “Our time with Johnny was a privilege we would wish on everyone. He would literally give you the shirt off his back. After over a decade together, he will leave a hole in our hearts forever.”

On “General Hospital” Wactor portrayed Brando, son of Gladys Corbin and husband to drug addict Sasha Corbin. His 160 appearances came during the show’s run from 2020 through 2022. He landed the role after getting his start in the Lifetime drama series “Army Wives” between 2007 and 2009, He also guested on the series “Westworld,” “The OA,” “Station 19,” “Siberia,” “Agent X,” “Vantastic,” “Animal Kingdom,” “Hollywood Girl,” “Training Day,” “Criminal Minds,” “Struggling Servers,” “Age Appropriate,” “NCIS,” “The Passenger” and “Barbee Rehab.”

The promising young actor is survived by his mother as well as his younger brothers Lance and Grant.

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