According to CNN affiliate KABC, former General Hospital actor Johnny Wactor was shot while interrupting thieves on May 25, 2024.
37-year-old Johnny Wactor was born on August 31, 1986, in Charleston, South Carolina, United States.
Highlights
- Johnny Wactor was fatally shot while interrupting thieves who were trying to steal Wactor’s car’s catalytic converter.
- General Hospital cast Johnny Wactor was not suffering from any mental issues.
- Johhny was working on a cancer-related movie named American Sognare.
He grew up in Summerville, South Carolina, and attended Summerville High School in 2004 and later completed graduation from the College of Charleston in 2009.
Johnny was an American actor known for playing Brando Corbin in General Hospital and Johnny on the NBC series Siberia.
He moved to Los Angeles to work as an actor and made his official television debut with Army Wives in 2007.
Before his passing, he worked as a bartender in downtown Los Angeles.
Insights On Johnny Wactor’s Mental Health Issues
Sadly, General Hospital’s famous actor Johnny Wactor is no longer with us. After his interruption with thieves, questions were raised regarding his mental health issues.
Fans might have speculated that due to his mental health issues, he went to interrupt the thieves at midnight.
But the truth is three men were trying to steal a catalytic converter from his car.
However, Johnny thought his car was being towed, so he approached the person to ask. Instead, the suspect looked up and opened fire.
There is no problem with his mental health. Neither has he mentioned any type of mental issues in media or interviews.
People might also search about his illness, as Johnny was part of the cast of General Hospital. The show is known for elevating awareness of numerous health and social issues.
Johnny Wactor Was Involved In Charity Related To Cancer
On July 2, 2022, Johnny Wactor announced that he was working on a movie called American Sognare. He was finalized to play the role of Marco.
The film was directed by Luca Perito and is about a cancer patient.
In the movie, a son returns home for his mother’s funeral after she makes everyone in the family promise not to tell him about her illness.
51% of the collection from the movie was finalized to donate to Cancer charity.
But, Johhny Wactor tragically passed away without completing the movie.
Various sources have announced that the movie may not be released as Johnny is no more.
Additional Information
- Johnny Wactor had an estimated net worth of $9 million at the time of passing.
- Johnny Wactor was raised by his mother, Scarlett Wactor.
- He had an alleged relationship with an actress, Kaitlin Sullivan.
