Johnny Wactor was shot and killed in downtown Los Angeles Saturday. On Memorial Day, more details about his death emerged.
A soap star dies at 37
May 26, 2024: According to KTLA, Wactor was shot during an attempted catalytic-converter robbery. “Police said the man saw three men stealing the catalytic converter from his vehicle. When he confronted them, they turned around and shot him,†it wrote. TMZ reports that police have not released a description of the suspects.
Wactor played Brando Corbin on General Hospital for over 160 episodes. He started his TV career on Army Wives for Lifetime. Aside from his recurring role on General Hospital, he appeared in such shows as Westworld, The OA, Station 19, and NCIS. He is survived by his mother, Scarlett, and brothers, Lance and Grant. He was 37.
He was protecting a co-worker
May 27, 2024: Wactor was reportedly shot while protecting his co-worker. His brother Grant told the Daily Mail that Wactor died after getting off a bartending shift in downtown L.A. He was escorting a female co-worker to her car when he spotted the robbery in progress. At first, he thought his car was getting towed. Wactor approached the scene, hoping to talk his way out of the tow, when one man pulled a gun. “And then once he turned around, he saw what was happening and he put his co-worker behind him,†Grant said. “And that’s when they shot him.â€