Did you hear about the heartbreaking incident involving General Hospital star Johnny Wactor? It’s a tragic story of heroism and sacrifice.
Wactor was shot and killed while trying to shield a female co-worker from armed car thieves. This shocking event has left fans and colleagues in mourning.
Wactor, 37, who appeared in 164 episodes of the soap opera from 2020 to 2022, was leaving his side job at a rooftop bar with a female colleague at around 3:25am Saturday in the area of West Pico Boulevard and South Hope Street, when he saw the three men near his vehicle.
Believing he was being towed, he approached the men to try to discuss it. One of the men then looked up and pointed a gun at Wactor, who put his body in front of his female co-worker as he was shot. The three men, who police say were all wearing masks, then fled the scene in another car.
Wactor was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later. The suspects remain at large.
Johnny’s younger brother Grant confirmed his death to DailyMail.com and said it didn’t surprise him to hear his sibling was putting others first at the time.
Grant said that they were raised as ‘southern gentleman’, and his brother’s last act was one of bravery.
‘We’re Southern, born and raised, and we would never let a female walk to their car by herself,’ he said.
‘He came across them and he thought his truck was being towed. So he said something to the guys, like, ‘Hey, are you towing?
‘And then once he turned around, he saw what was happening and he put his coworker behind him. And that’s when they shot him.’
Grant confirmed that Johnny was shot in the chest as he came upon the suspects who were trying to steal the catalytic converter.
He added that the cops told him Johnny did not attempt to fight the car thieves, but the actor was backing away and trying to protect his friend when the shot was fired.
Johnny’s grandmother Barbara said he often picked up side gigs as a bartender. Neither she nor Grant knew which bar he was working that night.
Can you believe the incredible bravery of General Hospital star Johnny Wactor? Shielding a female co-worker from armed car thieves, he tragically lost his life in the process. His selfless act is an inspiration to us all. Rest in peace, Johnny Wactor.
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