Actor Johnny Wactor meets tragic end at 37, succumbs to fatal gun injury
Actor Johnny Wactor, known for his role in ‘General Hospital’, met a tragic end on an early Saturday in downtown Los Angeles. He was killed, at the age of 37, by three suspects who were allegedly attempting to steal the catalytic converter from his car, according to reports from TMZ. Wactor noticed the men around his vehicle but did not engage in a fight. The actor sustained gunshot wounds and later succumbed to them at a nearby hospital. Police investigations are ongoing and no suspects have been caught yet. Wactor’s co-star, Ashton Arbab, expressed profound grief and praised him as an inspiring, unique actor and a great human.
Actor Johnny Wactor died early Saturday when he was shot by three men who are suspected of stealing the catalytic converter from his car.
Wactor, 37, saw three men surrounding his vehicle while with a coworker in downtown Los Angeles, California, according to his mother Scarlett’s report to TMZ. He reportedly did not fight the suspects, but was shot anyways and died of his wounds at a nearby hospital.
Police have not captured any suspects related to the shooting.
Catalytic converters are common components on cars that help filter engine exhaust. They tend to be made out of precious metals of value, which makes them the target of theft.
“absolutely heartbroken while typing this,” co-star Ashton Arbab wrote on X. “Johnny Wactor was not only my tv dad for more than 25 episodes on General Hospital but he was a great human, a kind soul, an inspiration and a one of a kind actor. May your soul rest in peace. Heaven gained an Angel.”
absolutely heartbroken while typing this. Johnny Wactor was not only my tv dad for more than 25 episodes on General Hospital but he was a great human, a kind soul, an inspiration and a one of a kind actor. May your soul rest in peace. Heaven gained an Angel❤️ #generalhospital #gh pic.twitter.com/3EvHAol3TJ
— Ashton Arbab (@ashton_arbab) May 26, 2024
“When the tears slow down, I am literally sick to my stomach at this news. Johnny was one of those rare young men in this business who was kind, unassuming, humble, and always thought about other people,” fellow actor Jon Lindstrom wrote. “A talented young guy who just wanted to share that talent with the world. I wish I had enough love to fill the hole that his loved ones must feel right now, but I know that’s impossible. Johnny will be missed on this plane. For a long time to come. R.I.P.
#JohnnyWactor When the tears slow down, I am literally sick to my stomach at this news. Johnny was one of those rare young men in this business who was kind, unassuming, humble, and always thought about other people. A talented young guy who just wanted to share that talent with… pic.twitter.com/IQVqvhe3nn
— Jon Lindstrom (@thejonlindstrom) May 26, 2024
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The actor was also known for his roles on Westworld, Station 19, and others. His longest stint was his over 160-episode arc on General Hospital.
Wactor leaves behind his brothers brothers Lance and Grant.
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