Wayne Northrop, the actor known for his iconic roles in Days of Our Lives and Dynasty, has sadly passed away. His career spanned several decades, and he had memorable roles and lasting impact.
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Actor Wayne Northrop’s cause of death explained
Wayne Northrop, the actor best known for his role as Roman Brady on Days of Our Lives, passed away at 77. Northrop died on Friday, November 29, at the Motion Picture and Television Woodland Hills Home in Los Angeles, six years after being diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. His wife, actress Lynn Herring Northrop, shared that he took his final breath surrounded by family. In her statement, she also expressed gratitude for the care that he received.
The statement read, “We wish to thank the most caring and amazing place, the Motion Picture and Television Home, for taking such great care of him. Wayne touched so many people with his sense of humor and wit. A husband for 43 years, the best dad ever to his two boys, Hank and Grady, and a rancher who loved his cows and was a friend to many.” (via PEOPLE)
Northrop’s career spanned decades. He appeared in over 1,000 episodes as Detective Roman Brady on Days of Our Lives from 1981 to 1984 and 1991 to 1994. He also had memorable roles in Dynasty as Michael Culhane and Port Charles as Rex Stanton. Northrop appeared in series like L.A. Law, Hotel, and Cold Case.
Born on April 12, 1947, in Sumner, Washington, Northrop pursued acting after studying communications at the University of Washington. He ran a cattle ranch in Raymond, California, alongside his wife for 35 years. Northrop is survived by his wife, two adult sons, and stepmother.
Originally reported by Disheeta Maheshwari on ComingSoon.net.
