ex-fiancée Tessa Farrell confessed that she as a symbol of their "everlasting love" after the actor's . Johnny, who rose to stardom from his long-lasting role on General Hospital, was was in downtown In an act of heroism, the Hollywood star saved the life of his female co-worker by shielding her from the armed car thieves and taking a fatal bullet himself. In the wake of his death, his former flame Tessa has opened up about their romance together confessing she still wears her engagement ring as a reminder of the "everlasting love" they shared.
In an interview with , the movie director reflected on their relationship which began back in 2013. She explained that they had met when she had just moved to Los Angeles with ambitions of becoming an actress. After their whirlwind romance, the pair quickly engaged but then later called off their wedding but remained close friends up until his death.
In an interview with Kevin Frazier, Tessa shared her heartbreak over the news of Johnny's passing and confessed that even though they never married, she still wears her old ring that they used to signify their love. She explained that the engagement ring was a heirloom her grandparents that were married for 50 years that was passed onto them. Reflecting on their engagement, Tessa said: "It was a really beautiful moment, and I always — I had it on before and I always will have it on because it reminds me of, you know, true love or everlasting love," and added: "Sadly, it has another mea.
