General Hospital star Johnny Wactor shot and killed during suspected theft

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Johnny Wactor, a soap actor best known for his work on General Hospital, was shot and killed while protecting a female co-working during a suspected robbery in Los Angeles, according to police and his brother. In a statement issued on Sunday on social media, General Hospital paid tribute, writing, “The entire General Hospital family is heartbroken to hear of Johnny Wactor’s untimely passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones during this difficult time.” General Hospital stars Parry Shen and Jon Lindstrom also posted messages on X, with Shen writing: “Johnny Wactor was a beautiful, beautiful soul. A talented young guy who just wanted to share that talent with the world.” Ashton Arbab, who played Wactor’s son on General Hospital, wrote on his social media: “Absolutely heartbroken while typing this.