‘Days of Our Lives’ legend John Aniston, father of actress Jennifer Aniston, dead at 89
ByKelli Dugan, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
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John Aniston: What you need to know He was the father of Jennifer Aniston, who is best known for her role as Rachel in the sitcom “Friends.” (NCD)
ByKelli Dugan, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
Legendary soap opera star John Aniston, who captivated daytime audiences for more than three decades as the calculating Victor Kiriakis on “Days of Our Lives,” died Friday, his daughter, actress Jennifer Aniston, confirmed via social media.
In a Monday morning Instagram tribute to her father, “Friends” star Jennifer Aniston wrote, “You were one of the most beautiful humans I ever knew. I am so grateful that you went soaring into the heavens in peace – and without pain. And on 11/11 no less! You always had perfect timing. That number will forever hold an even greater meaning for me now. I’ll love you till the end of time.”
A cause of death has not been released, Deadline reported.
Born in Crete, Greece, in 1934, John Aniston’s acting credits also included TV series “Search for Tomorrow,” “The West Wing,” “Gilmore Girls” and “Mad Men,” People magazine reported.
According to Deadline, John Aniston began his acting career in 1962, after a stint in the U.S. Navy, with a small role on the TV series, “New Man in the Precinct,” and by 1970 he had become a regular presence on several daytime soap operas.
He received a Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award at the 49th Annual Daytime Creative Arts & Lifestyle Emmy Awards on June 18, the entertainment news outlet reported.
Along with Jennifer, John Aniston is survived by a son, Alex Aniston, and his second wife, Sherry Rooney, People reported.
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John Aniston through the years WESTWOOD, CA - MAY 22: (L-R) Actor John Aniston and daughter actor Jennifer Aniston attend the after party following the world premiere of Universal Pictures "The Break-Up" at the Napa Grille on May 22, 2006 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Stephen Shugerman/Getty Images) (Stephen Shugerman/Getty Images)
John Aniston through the years DAYS OF OUR LIVES -- Pictured: John Aniston as Victor Kiriakis -- (Photo by: Frank Carroll/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images) (NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)
John Aniston through the years Valerie Wildman and John Aniston with guest during The 29th Annual People's Choice Awards - Arrivals at Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California, United States. (Photo by Albert L. Ortega/WireImage) (Albert L. Ortega/WireImage via Getty Images)
John Aniston through the years DAYS OF OUR LIVES -- "Bo Brady & Carly Manning Kiriakis Wedding" -- Pictured: (l-r) John Aniston as Victor Kiriakis, Crystal Chappell as Carly Manning, Robert Kelker-Kelly as Bo Brady (Photo by Gary Null/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images) (NBC/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)
John Aniston through the years HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 22: Jennifer Aniston and John Aniston attends the Jennifer Aniston Hollywood Walk Of Fame Induction Ceremony on February 22, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage) (Steve Granitz/WireImage via Getty Images)
John Aniston through the years HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 22: Actress Jennifer Aniston who was honored with a star the the Hollywood Walk Of Fame with her father John Aniston on February 22, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
John Aniston through the years John Aniston attends "Days Of Our Lives" 45th anniversary party at House of Blues Sunset Strip on November 6, 2010 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Brian To/FilmMagic) (Brian To/FilmMagic via Getty Images)
John Aniston through the years DAYS OF OUR LIVES -- Pictured: John Aniston as Victor Kiriakis-- (Photo by: Paul Drinkwater/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images) (NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)
John Aniston through the years DAYS OF OUR LIVES -- "Universal Fan Event" -- Pictured: (l-r) Eric Martsolf, Suzanne Rogers, John Aniston at the Universal City Fan Event on November 9, 2013 -- (Photo by: Vivian Zink/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images) (NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)
John Aniston through the years LAS VEGAS, NV - JUNE 19: Actor John Aniston arrives at the 38th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards held at the Las Vegas Hilton on June 19, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images) (David Becker/Getty Images)
John Aniston through the years DAYS OF OUR LIVES -- Pictured: (l-r) Peggy McCay as Caroline Brady, John Aniston as Victor Kiriakis -- Photo by: Gary Null/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank (NBC/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)
John Aniston through the years DAYS OF OUR LIVES -- "Day of Days Fan Event" -- Pictured: (l-r) Suzanne Rogers, John Aniston -- (Photo by: Paul Drinkwater/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images) (NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)
John Aniston through the years John Aniston and Jennifer Aniston at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City, New York (Photo by Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images) (Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)
John Aniston through the years LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 01: Actor John Aniston attends the 2016 Daytime Emmy Awards at The Westin Bonaventure Hotel on May 1, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic) (Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic via Getty Images)
