Actor Wayne Northrop was well remembered by friends and fans amid news of his passing on Friday at the age of 77 after a long health battle.
The tributes came after 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.
Several people praised Northrop’s accomplishments in front of the camera, as he had a long-running role as Roman Brady on Days of Our Lives in 1,036 episodes from 1981 to 2006, as well as 121 episodes of the soap opera Port Charles from 1997 to 1998.
Actor and screenwriter Tony Tost, 49, said in three posts on every day of summer.” from my childhood.’
Tost described Northrop as “a great everyman operating in a pretty crazy narrative medium”, which was “no small feat” artistically.
Tost said that “acting in soap operas is an under-recognized art form” as “the usual norms of coverage, preparation and timing are thrown out the window” and “actors inhabit these roles for decades, with the twists and turns absurdities in the plot”. them.’
Actor Wayne Northrop was well remembered by friends and fans amid news of his passing on Friday at the age of 77 after a long health battle. Photographed in 2003
Several people praised Northrop’s accomplishments in front of the camera, as he played Roman Brady on Days of Our Lives in 1,036 episodes from 1981 to 2006. Photographed in 2003
He added: “The best navigate it all with grace and dignity, creating a connection with their audience that can perhaps only be matched by the connection felt between professional wrestlers and their audience.”
“Anyway, Northrop was a favorite: a real human being in an unreal environment.”
Northrop’s former Days of Our Lives co-star Alison Sweeney, 48, said on the platform that she was “sending a lot of love to” actor Lynn Herring Northrop’s widow “and the entire Northrup family today.”
He added that his first scenes on the show playing his signature role of Sami were opposite Northrop.
“I remember he helped me figure out how to pretend I had broken into Brady’s house with a pitchfork,” Sweeney, 48, said. “He was a wonderful and kind man, a talented and generous actor and a beloved member of the Days family. .
‘I learned a lot working with Wayne and will cherish the memories with him. Rest in peace, Wayne.
General Hospital executive producer Frank Valentini said: “On behalf of our entire @GeneralHospital family, I want to express my deepest condolences to Lynn and her sons, Hank and Grady, along with their family and friends. They are all in our hearts. thoughts during this difficult time.”
Journalist and producer Michael Fairman wrote: ‘I am deeply saddened to hear the news of Wayne’s passing. My heart goes out to Lynn and his family. Sending hugs to them during this difficult time.’
Actor and screenwriter Tony Tost, 49, highlighted Northrop’s talent in a difficult job.
Northrop’s Days of Our Lives co-star Alison Sweeney, 48, said he was great to work with.
Others in the industry paid tribute to Northrop following the news of his death.
Fans also voiced their opinion on the forum, with some referencing the deaths of Days of Our Lives actors Bill Hayes and Drake Hogestyn earlier this year.
“I am so saddened by the news of Wayne Northrup’s passing,” said one fan. ‘I adored him like the Roman from Days. My heart goes out to Lynn and his guys, and everyone at Days. It has been a very sad year losing Bill, Drake and now Wayne. Rest in peace Wayne and thank you.’
Another said: ‘Wayne as Roman Brady brought a lot to this show. Without Roman and Marlena’s romance there would have been no John. Losing Drake and Wayne in the same year.
Another added: “RIP Wayne Northrup you were an icon.”
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.”
Fans also voiced their opinion on the forum, with some referencing the deaths of Days of Our Lives actors Bill Hayes and Drake Hogestyn earlier this year.
The actor photographed at the Days of Our Lives 40th anniversary party in 2005.
Northrop was on Days Of Our Lives for over 1,000 episodes; Pictured with co-star Deirdre Hall.
Northrop appeared in 1,036 episodes of Days of Our Lives, where he played two different roles: Detective Roman Brady from 1981 to 1984 and again from 1991 to 1994, followed by Dr. Alex North.
Another extended role was on Port Charles, where he played Rex Stanton in 121 episodes.
From 1981 to 1987 he played Michael Culhane in the legendary soap opera Dynasty.
His career included roles on LA Law, The Waltons, LA Firefighters and more.
Her last IMDb credit was a role in a 2004 episode of Cold Case.
Northrop’s acting career began after he moved to Los Angeles from Washington following his college studies, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Northrop signed with his first agent and landed his first television role (Police Story) after joining the Los Angeles Actors’ Theatre.
He married Lynn in 1981 and together they welcomed their sons Hank Wayne and Grady Lee.
Northrop’s acting career began after he moved to Los Angeles from Washington following college, according to The Hollywood Reporter; pictured around 1980
Another long-form role was on Port Charles, where he played Rex Stanton in 121 episodes.
In addition to acting, the actor had a passion for wildlife and its conservation.
Northrop and his wife purchased a working cattle ranch in Raymond, California, according to THR.
Additionally, in 2008, Northrop and his wife became owners of the oldest home in Raymond, a house built in 1886.
They bought the house and have since transformed it into a museum that has now joined the National Register of Historic Places.
The actor is survived by his wife Lynn, his two children and his stepmother, according to Deadline.