Buddies, co-workers, and followers of Wayne Northrop have flooded social media with emotional tributes to the late star, who handed away on Friday, November 29, at 77 years previous.
The Dynasty and Days of Our Lives actor’s spouse, Normal Hospital star Lynn Herring, confirmed the passing in an announcement, the place she revealed Northrop was recognized with early-onset Alzheimer’s illness six years in the past.
“He took his final breath within the arms of his household,” Herring mentioned. “We want to thank essentially the most caring and superb place, The Movement Image and Tv Dwelling, for taking such nice care of him.”
Following the information of Northrop’s passing, numerous folks have shared their condolences and tributes throughout social media.
Former Days star Alison Sweeney took to Instagram, the place she wrote, “My first scenes as Sami had been with Wayne – I keep in mind him serving to me perceive how you can fake to interrupt into the Brady home with a bobby-pin. He was a beautiful, sort man, a gifted, beneficiant actor and a beloved member of the Days household. I realized a lot from working with Wayne and can treasure the recollections with him.”
Fellow Days alum Martha Madison posted a tribute on X, writing, “I’m so sorry to listen to of Wayne’s passing. I solely labored with him briefly, however I keep in mind him as being tremendous humorous & whip sensible. Having misplaced my Mother to Alzheimer’s, I do know the sophisticated grief that comes with a loss like this. Praying for peace and therapeutic for these near him.”
I’m so sorry to listen to of Wayne’s passing. I solely labored with him briefly, however I keep in mind him as being tremendous humorous & whip sensible. Having misplaced my Mother to Alzheimer’s, I do know the sophisticated grief that comes with a loss like this. Praying for peace and therapeutic for these near him. https://t.co/Rww60xn2iH
— Martha Madison (@Marth27) December 1, 2024
Normal Hospital government producer Frank Valentini mentioned, “On behalf of our total @GeneralHospital household, I wish to prolong my heartfelt condolences to Lynn and their sons, Hank and Grady – together with their household and buddies. They’re all in our ideas throughout this tough time.”
On behalf of our total @GeneralHospital household, I wish to prolong my heartfelt condolences to Lynn and their sons, Hank and Grady – together with their household and buddies. They’re all in our ideas throughout this tough time. (2/2)
— Frank Valentini (@valentinifrank) December 1, 2024
Former Days actor James Reynolds added, “Wayne was my pal my brother, my TV accomplice. We shared so many laughs and conversations. I’m so grateful to have walked our part of life’s freeway with Wayne.”
Catherine Mary Stuart, who performed the unique Kayla on Days, took to Threads, the place she wrote, “I’m devastated by the loss of life of Wayne Northrop. He performed my large brother Roman on Days of Our Lives, and in actual life grew to become one. I haven’t seen him in years however I’ll always remember how sort