Jennifer Aniston has paid tribute to her actor father John, calling him “one of the most beautiful people I’ve ever known”, who died at the age of 89.
John Aniston is an Emmy winner of the daytime soap opera “Our Days” and a U.S. Navy veteran.
In a touching tribute on Instagram, his daughter, friend star Jennifer wrote: “Dear Dad…John Anthony Aniston. You are one of the most beautiful people I have ever known.
“I’m grateful you soared peacefully in heaven – no pain. On November 11 [Armistice Day and US Veterans’ Day] Quite a lot! You always have perfect timing.
“That number will always mean more to me now.”
John Aniston, whose real name was Yannis Anastassakis, was born in Crete, Greece, and moved to Pennsylvania with his family as a child.
He is best known for his role as Victor Kyriakis in Days of Our Lives, but his credits also include Finding Tomorrow, The West Wing and Gilmore Girls.
In 2017, he was recognized for his performance on Victor, when he was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. Earlier this year, John received a Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award for his role on the show.
In addition to Jennifer, which John shares with his first wife and actor Nancy Dow, John also has a son, Alexander, and his second wife, Shirley Rooney.