‘Sweet Papa’: Jennifer Aniston pays tribute to her father after his death aged 89

·

Emmy-winning star of the daytime soap opera ‘Days of Our Lives’ and father of Jennifer Aniston, John Aniston, has died at age 89.

In a tribute posted to Instagram on Monday morning, Jennifer announced that he had passed on Friday, Veteran’s Day.

“Sweet papa…⁣ John Anthony Aniston. 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,” she wrote.

John was born Yannis Anastassakis in Crete, Greece, and emigrated with his family to Pennsylvania when he was a child.

He was a theatre major at Pennsylvania State University and before beginning his professional acting career in the 1960s, John served in the US Navy.

John Aniston as Victor Kiriakis in Days of Our Lives. Photo: Frank Carroll / NBC Universal via Getty Images.

With early break-out roles on the small screen in ‘Combat!’, ‘I Spy’ and ‘The Virginian,’ his acting credits went on to include ‘Search for Tomorrow,’ as well as ‘The Gilmore Girls’.

John was most known for his long-running role on ‘Days of Our Lives’ where he played family patriarch Victor Kiriakis, the former drug lord who goes on to found the powerful Titan Industries.

READ MORE: Jennifer Aniston on her ‘difficult’ journey with fertility issues

Advertisement

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

By subscribing you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Advertisement

Latest News

Summer soundtrack: The ultimate guide to Greek concerts and festivals in 2025

Wherever you are in the country, The Greek Herald has the inside scoop on must-see performances to catch during your summer escape.

Michael Zannis: The Greek Aussie cricket star redefining blindness

Michael Zannis has turned his ‘disability’ into his superpower. He lives as everyone else does and is thriving.

Greek olive oil today: Production, use and export data

Greek olive oil is consumed in large quantities in Greece today. Still, the small population leaves plenty of oil for export.

Greece ranks fifth highest in Europe for short-term rental prices

Greece has become the fifth most expensive destination in Europe for short-term rentals, with the average nightly rate reaching 250 euros.

Greece cracks down on beach violations amid thousands of complaints

Greek authorities are intensifying efforts to combat illegal beach occupation and protect public access to the coastline.

You May Also Like

Greece’s Deputy Foreign Minister meets with Ambassador Spyrou and THI Australia President

Greece's Deputy Foreign Minister, Andreas Katsaniotis, has held a meeting with Australia's Ambassador to Greece, Arthur Spyrou.

Oakleigh Cannons and Dandenong Thunder issued with sanctions after match incident

On Thursday, April 4, Football Victoria confirmed that both Oakleigh Cannons FC and Dandenong Thunder FC were issued with sanctions.

Investigation into Tempi train tragedy: ND and SYRIZA clash over responsibility

Greece's political landscape is ablaze with debate & accusations following the Tempi train crash, the nation's deadliest rail incident.