Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Days of Our Lives star John Aniston has died. It was 89. The veteran actor, who was also Jennifer Aniston’s father, was best known for portraying Victor Kiriakis on Days starting in 1985. On Monday, the Friends alum announced that her father died on November 11. “Sweet Daddy… John Anthony Aniston,” she captioned a set of photos of the couple. “You were one of the most beautiful people I’ve ever met. I’m so thankful you soared into the skies in peace — and without pain. And on 11/11 no less! You always had perfect timing. This number will forever last one more more meaning to me now 🕊️I’ll love you till the end of time💔” Jennifer ended the post, “Don’t forget to visit 💫🤗❤️” RELATED: Jennifer Aniston Honors Dad John Aniston as She Wins Daytime Emmys Lifetime Achievement Award John was honored in June with a Daytime Emmys Lifetime Achievement Award for his long-running role on the soap opera. Although John did not attend the ceremony, Jennifer actually appeared on the awards stage to celebrate her father’s illustrious career. Actress Jennifer Aniston and her father John Aniston pose at Jennifer Aniston being honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on February 22, 2012 in Hollywood, California. Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic “This is really a special moment for me,” Jennifer said. “It’s an opportunity to not only pay tribute to a true icon in the world of daytime television, but it’s also an opportunity to recognize the lifetime achievements of a great and respected actor, who also happens to be my dad.” “For over 30 years, his dedication to that show has won him the respect and admiration of his fellow actors, deep friendships and excited millions of fans around the world,” he added. “His career is literally the definition of a lifetime achievement.” DAYS OF OUR LIVES — Pictured: (l-r) Peggy McCay as Caroline Brady, John Aniston as Victor Kiriakis NBCUniversal via Getty Images RELATED: Jennifer Aniston shares ‘then and now’ photos with dad John: ‘Christmas with one of my creators’ Early on in Jennifer’s career—even before her Friends fame—John shared what acting gifts make her invaluable to Hollywood. “Jennifer is a natural talent,” John told E! News in 1990. “There are certain things you can learn in this business, and there are certain things you can’t. Her comic sense is unerring. That’s her greatest asset.” The story continues Giannis was born in 1934 in Crete. His acting credits also include TV series Search for Tomorrow, The West Wing, Gilmore Girls and Mad Men. Most recently, John appeared on an episode of Days of Our Lives that aired on Friday Along with Jennifer, John leaves behind son Alex Aniston and his mother, Sherry Rooney. John married Rooney in 1984. John’s first wife and Jennifer’s mom, Nancy Dow, died in 1980.


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Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Days of Our Lives star John Aniston has died. It was 89. The veteran actor, who was also Jennifer Aniston’s father, was best known for portraying Victor Kiriakis on Days starting in 1985. On Monday, the Friends alum announced that her father died on November 11. “Sweet Daddy… John Anthony Aniston,” she captioned a set of photos of the couple. “You were one of the most beautiful people I’ve ever met. I’m so thankful you soared into the skies in peace — and without pain. And on 11/11 no less! You always had perfect timing. This number will forever last one more more meaning to me now 🕊️I’ll love you till the end of time💔” Jennifer ended the post, “Don’t forget to visit 💫🤗❤️” RELATED: Jennifer Aniston Honors Dad John Aniston as She Wins Daytime Emmys Lifetime Achievement Award John was honored in June with a Daytime Emmys Lifetime Achievement Award for his long-running role on the soap opera. Although John did not attend the ceremony, Jennifer actually appeared on the awards stage to celebrate her father’s illustrious career. Actress Jennifer Aniston and her father John Aniston pose at Jennifer Aniston being honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on February 22, 2012 in Hollywood, California. Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic “This is really a special moment for me,” Jennifer said. “It’s an opportunity to not only pay tribute to a true icon in the world of daytime television, but it’s also an opportunity to recognize the lifetime achievements of a great and respected actor, who also happens to be my dad.” “For over 30 years, his dedication to that show has won him the respect and admiration of his fellow actors, deep friendships and excited millions of fans around the world,” he added. “His career is literally the definition of a lifetime achievement.” DAYS OF OUR LIVES — Pictured: (l-r) Peggy McCay as Caroline Brady, John Aniston as Victor Kiriakis NBCUniversal via Getty Images RELATED: Jennifer Aniston shares ‘then and now’ photos with dad John: ‘Christmas with one of my creators’ Early on in Jennifer’s career—even before her Friends fame—John shared what acting gifts make her invaluable to Hollywood. “Jennifer is a natural talent,” John told E! News in 1990. “There are certain things you can learn in this business, and there are certain things you can’t. Her comic sense is unerring. That’s her greatest asset.” The story continues Giannis was born in 1934 in Crete. His acting credits also include TV series Search for Tomorrow, The West Wing, Gilmore Girls and Mad Men. Most recently, John appeared on an episode of Days of Our Lives that aired on Friday Along with Jennifer, John leaves behind son Alex Aniston and his mother, Sherry Rooney. John married Rooney in 1984. John’s first wife and Jennifer’s mom, Nancy Dow, died in 1980.


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Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Days of Our Lives star John Aniston has died. It was 89. The veteran actor, who was also Jennifer Aniston’s father, was best known for portraying Victor Kiriakis on Days starting in 1985. On Monday, the Friends alum announced that her father died on November 11. “Sweet Daddy… John Anthony Aniston,” she captioned a set of photos of the couple. “You were one of the most beautiful people I’ve ever met. I’m so thankful you soared into the skies in peace — and without pain. And on 11/11 no less! You always had perfect timing. This number will forever last one more more meaning to me now 🕊️I’ll love you till the end of time💔” Jennifer ended the post, “Don’t forget to visit 💫🤗❤️” RELATED: Jennifer Aniston Honors Dad John Aniston as She Wins Daytime Emmys Lifetime Achievement Award John was honored in June with a Daytime Emmys Lifetime Achievement Award for his long-running role on the soap opera. Although John did not attend the ceremony, Jennifer actually appeared on the awards stage to celebrate her father’s illustrious career. Actress Jennifer Aniston and her father John Aniston pose at Jennifer Aniston being honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on February 22, 2012 in Hollywood, California. Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic “This is really a special moment for me,” Jennifer said. “It’s an opportunity to not only pay tribute to a true icon in the world of daytime television, but it’s also an opportunity to recognize the lifetime achievements of a great and respected actor, who also happens to be my dad.” “For over 30 years, his dedication to that show has won him the respect and admiration of his fellow actors, deep friendships and excited millions of fans around the world,” he added. “His career is literally the definition of a lifetime achievement.” DAYS OF OUR LIVES — Pictured: (l-r) Peggy McCay as Caroline Brady, John Aniston as Victor Kiriakis NBCUniversal via Getty Images RELATED: Jennifer Aniston shares ‘then and now’ photos with dad John: ‘Christmas with one of my creators’ Early on in Jennifer’s career—even before her Friends fame—John shared what acting gifts make her invaluable to Hollywood. “Jennifer is a natural talent,” John told E! News in 1990. “There are certain things you can learn in this business, and there are certain things you can’t. Her comic sense is unerring. That’s her greatest asset.” The story continues Giannis was born in 1934 in Crete. His acting credits also include TV series Search for Tomorrow, The West Wing, Gilmore Girls and Mad Men. Most recently, John appeared on an episode of Days of Our Lives that aired on Friday Along with Jennifer, John leaves behind son Alex Aniston and his mother, Sherry Rooney. John married Rooney in 1984. John’s first wife and Jennifer’s mom, Nancy Dow, died in 1980.