On November 11, 2022, a legend left us here on earth. John Aniston who is best known for playing Victor Kiriakis on Days of Our Lives passed away at the age of 89. He is the father of Jennifer Aniston. As the news of his death broke this morning, the stars and crew and others on daytime television reacted to the passing of this beloved man. See the heartfelt tributes below!
Forever grateful and honored. Forever a legend. 🕊 #johnaniston @DaysPeacock https://t.co/4BvSvvj8kS
— Rob Wilson (@MrRobertScott) November 15, 2022


God Bless you John. Class, Grace, and made me laugh a whole lot when I first got to Salem. You will be missed. @DaysPeacock https://t.co/uhnSEhpfDs
— Patrick Muldoon (@MuldoonPatrick) November 15, 2022
I loved John. What a wonderful man. The best. https://t.co/voWAcAw4q5
— Eileen Davidson (@eileen_davidson) November 14, 2022
John’s charm, grace and passion were intoxicating. I spent a number of nights with John and his wife, Sherry and he was always the same. A brilliant light in the universe. Rest In Peace, John. You impacted so many of us in profound ways. Your legacy lives on. #Days #JohnAniston pic.twitter.com/jSUlyTsGqo
— Sheri Anderson (@sheriawriter) November 15, 2022
I am so happy to have had the chance to work with John Aniston. Such a wonderful man. pic.twitter.com/Rq3paOsvvZ
— Genie Francis (@GenieFrancis) November 15, 2022
Love to my #days family today. 🙏🏼💙
— Colton Little (@mrcoltonlittle) November 14, 2022
It was Such a pleasure getting to work with John Aniston! He will be missed! May he Rest In Peace! L&L https://t.co/c6ecNfhWVI
— Stacy Haiduk – World of Love & Light (@Stacy_Haiduk) November 14, 2022

My dear friend, John Aniston is missed
— James Reynolds (@JreynoldsJames) November 14, 2022
and admired. One of the true professionals. @daysofourlives @Days Peacock #DaysofOurLives #Peacock #JohnAniston pic.twitter.com/7nTLJE4rUn
#JohnAniston Great & Magnificent has passed away.#DOOL was graced by his strong commitment to the show & his character. Condolences to his family &
— Robin Strasser (@robinstrasser) November 14, 2022
friends…RIP… https://t.co/BBcbtVrmL8
RIP John. A true daytime icon.
— Carson Boatman (@CarsonBoatman) November 14, 2022
Victor Kiriakis was the best, and most likable villain on Days Of Our Lives. RIP John #DOOL pic.twitter.com/2gEsrV0UYk
— Trevor Donovan (@TrevDon) November 14, 2022
A wonderful and funny man! 💔🙏 #RIP
— Crystal Chappell (@crystalchappell) November 14, 2022
Our condolences to @DaysPeacock family on the passing of the legendary John Aniston. https://t.co/VIX8WPrcMU
— Young & The Restless (@YRInsider) November 14, 2022
A daytime icon. Thank you, sir. Rest well now. #DaysOfOurLives
— Michele Val Jean (@MicheleValJean) November 14, 2022
John Aniston, Days of Our Lives Star and Jennifer Aniston's Dad, Dies https://t.co/KIUNSMxAxl
— Paul Telfer (@PaulTelfer) November 14, 2022
John Aniston was my TV dad for over 3 years.
— Kyle Brandt (@KyleBrandt) November 14, 2022
I was nervous. He was kind. And so, so funny. He is missed. pic.twitter.com/rKfgqB9MNz
Rest in love sir. I was an honor and a privilege to have know you and work with you. You always made set a fun place to be. You will be greatly missed 💔 'Days of Our Lives' star John Aniston, has died at 89 #NewsBreak https://t.co/lYWklPPOJA
— Kristen Renton (@KristenRenton) November 14, 2022

A truly amazing man. Kind, generous, funny, and talented. I was so blessed to have gotten to work with him. RIP my friend. https://t.co/YK1CBkp4wK
— Kassie DePaiva (@KassieDePaiva) November 14, 2022
What a lovely, lovely man. Every encounter with John over the last 37 years was a pleasure. Condolences to his family at #Days and to his family at home. #JohnAnniston RIP. https://t.co/XCwAwHqdbt
— Nancy Lee Grahn (@NancyLeeGrahn) November 14, 2022





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— 🅳🅰🅽 🅵🅴🆄🅴🆁🆁🅸🅴🅶🅴🅻 (@DgFeuerriegel) November 14, 2022
RIP #JohnAniston #legend ❤️ https://t.co/kJ2bPep7Fh
— Finola Hughes (@finolahughes) November 14, 2022
R.I.P. John Aniston. One of the all-time greats… https://t.co/tJUEzvEAVH
— Ryan Quan (@Rybry7) November 14, 2022
Awww man… RIP John… you were one of the greats! @daysofourlives pic.twitter.com/k20jXRWCR3
— DarinBrooks.eth (@THEEdarinbrooks) November 14, 2022


Rest In Peace dear colleague! @NBCDays45 John Aniston, 'Days of Our Lives' actor and Jennifer Aniston's father, makes his transition at 89 https://t.co/tg0P8QnSkp
— Vanessa Williams (@NessaWilliams) November 14, 2022
John Aniston was one of the kindest, most generous actors I’ve worked with. Such a gentleman. I loved sharing scenes with him & seeing his smiling face on set. He certainly made me feel at home on “Days” from day 1 & I appreciated him. Rest in peace John ❤️🕊️ https://t.co/5Bw4NN7OAR
— Sarah Joy Brown (@sarahjoybrown) November 14, 2022
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— Krista Allen (@KristaAllenXO) November 14, 2022










