Johnny Wactor, an actor best known for his role as Brando Corbin in “General Hospital,” was shot and killed during a suspected catalytic converter theft attempt in downtown L.A. on Saturday morning. He was 37.
Wactor’s talent agent David Shaul confirmed the actor’s death to Variety on Sunday.
“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.”
According to the L.A. Police Department, a man was fatally shot by one of three suspects attempting to extract the catalytic converter from his car at about 3 a.m. Saturday in the area of Pico Boulevard and Hope Street. The man was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/johnny-wactor-dead-general-hospital-1236016889/
