Tessa Farrell, the late Johnny Wactor's former fiancée, expressed her belief that his selfless actions in protecting a co-worker during a fatal shooting exemplified his true character.
In the wake of the tragic loss of "General Hospital" star Johnny Wactor, his former fiancée, Tessa Farrell, has shared her thoughts on the heartbreaking event. Farrell's words offer a poignant tribute to Wactor's character and the heroic act that cost him his life.
On May 25, Wactor was fatally shot while attempting to intervene in a theft of his car. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the incident occurred as Wactor confronted three individuals who were attempting to remove the catalytic converter from his vehicle.
Farrell, speaking exclusively to Fox News Digital, expressed her belief that Wactor's actions were a true reflection of his character. "He was always so protective of the people he loved," Farrell said. "He would never hesitate to put himself in danger to help others."
Wactor's family and friends have established a public memorial service to be held on June 15 in Summerville, South Carolina. Farrell echoed their sentiments, saying, "He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him."
The tragedy surrounding Wactor's death has brought to light the ongoing struggles facing the cast and crew of "General Hospital." In the past decade alone, several former stars of the long-running soap opera have succumbed to tragedy, leading some fans to speculate that the show is "jinxed."
Among those who have passed away is Billy Miller, who played Jason Morgan and Drew Cain on "General Hospital." Miller died by suicide in September 2023 at the age of 43. Robyn Bernard, who portrayed Terry Brock on the show, was found deceased in a field in March at the age of 64. And Tyler Christopher, who played Nikolas Cassadine, died of positional asphyxia due to acute alcohol intoxication in October 2023 at the age of 50.
Harrison Wagner, the son of former "General Hospital" star Jack Wagner, also died tragically in June 2022 at the age of 27. His death was ruled an accident, with fentanyl and alprazolam intoxication listed as the cause.
Sonya Eddy, who played nurse Epiphany Johnson on the show, passed away in December 2022 at the age of 55 after an infection developed due to complications from non-emergency surgery. Beth Peters, who portrayed Mrs. Whitaker, died of a sudden illness in March at the age of 92. And David Gail, who played Detective Lyle, died in January at the age of 58 from anoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, a brain injury resulting from lack of blood following resuscitation from cardiopulmonary arrest due to drug intoxication.
The tragic losses within the "General Hospital" family have left a profound impact on the cast and crew. Farrell's tribute to Johnny Wactor serves as a reminder of the immense bravery and selflessness that can be found even in the face of unthinkable tragedy.
