Former ‘General Hospital’ star Johnny Wactor has reportedly been shot dead, which policemen believe was an attempted car theft.
The 37-year-old actor, famous for portraying Brando Corbin on a popular soap opera from 2020 to 2022, was leaving work with a colleague when they were confronted by a thief around 3 a.m. on Saturday, as per the police report.
The assailant mercilessly opened fire on Wactor while he was making his way to his vehicle. Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital, Wactor succumbed to his injuries. Investigators suspect that the motive behind the shooting was an attempted theft of the catalytic converter from Wactor’s car.
This automotive component holds significant value due to its precious metals, making it a prime target for thieves. Although the police have initiated an investigation into the incident, no suspects have been apprehended.
Wactor’s brother, Grant, told the LA Times reported that Wactor had been working as a bartender on Saturday and was walking a co-worker to her car after when he was killed.
“He was… one of the most charismatic people I knew. Because when he talked or listened, you could tell it was genuine,” his brother said.
“He lived life his way. He did exactly what he wanted, even to his last day. He walked the walk.”
A tribute shared by producers at General Hospital said South Carolina-born Wactor was “truly one of a kind and a pleasure to work with each and every day”.
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