Actor Wayne Northrop, who had a long-running role on Days Of Our Lives, has died aged 77.
The actor’s publicist Cynthia Snyder said Deadline that Northrop died Friday at the Motion Picture and Television Woodland Hills Home after a years-long battle with Alzheimer’s.
His wife, Lynn Herring Northrop, said in a statement shared with the outlet that her husband took his last breath “in the arms of his family.”
‘Wayne was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s 6 years ago. “He gave his last breath in the arms of his family,” he said.
‘We want to thank the most thoughtful and amazing place, The Motion Picture and Television Home, for taking such good care of it. Wayne touched many people with his sense of humor and wit.
“Husband of 43 years, the best father to his two sons, Hank and Grady, and a rancher who loved his cows and was a friend to many.”
Wayne Northrop, who starred in Days Of Our Lives and Dynasty, has died at age 77; in the photo 2005
Northrop was on Days Of Our Lives for over 1,000 episodes; Pictured with co-star Deirdre Hall.