General Hospital star Johnny Wactor has tragically died aged 37 in horrifying shooting - and his mother had paid tribute. Wactor, who played Brando Corbin in the soap opera until 2022, was killed in Los Angeles, California on Saturday morning while out with his mom and a coworker. The trio witnessed three men messing with his car and trying to steal a catalytic converter.
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" He is also survived by his younger brother, Lance and Grant. Scarlett also stated that she hopes the killers will be found quickly. His General Hospital co star and on-screen wife Sofia Mattsson posted on X: "What oh my god Johnny died nooo not fair.
" Another post read. "Hate this Johnny was just the best..
. oh my goodness can't believe Johnny is gone." "Another talented, kind and generous @generalhospital colleague gone too soon," shared Kathleen Gati, who played Aunt Liesel on the daytime show.
"Deepest condolences to the family, friends, colleagues and fans of @WactorTractor." The a.