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# 'Days of Our Lives' Legend John Aniston Has Passed Away
- URL: https://celebritykind.ghost.io/days-of-our-lives-legend-john-aniston-has-passed-away/
- Published: 2022-11-14T23:47:49.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-29T23:48:18.000Z
- Author: Celebritykind
- Tags: Relationships, Jennifer Aniston, john aniston, #Migrated-1790725431459, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-09-29 23:45

Veteran actor **John Aniston**, who we all knew and loved as Victor Kiriakis on *Days of Our Lives,* has passed away.

His daughter **Jennifer Aniston** shared the sad news in a post on Instagram:

“Sweet papa…⁣ John Anthony Aniston. You were one of the most beautiful humans I ever knew. I am so grateful that you went soaring into the heavens in peace — and without pain. And on 11/11 no less! You always had perfect timing. That number will forever hold an even greater meaning for me now 🕊️I'll love you till the end of time.⁣"

John, who starred in *Days of Our Lives* for more than three decades, received the Emmy for Lifetime Achievement this year. He also had roles in a number of TV series including *Gilmore Girls,* *Mad Men* and *The West Wing.*

In a tribute post, the official *Days of Our Lives* Instagram account shared a sweet [video](https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ck8iMVYg2i8/?utm%5Fsource=ig%5Fweb%5Fcopy%5Flink) highlighting his time on the series:

"Our hearts are broken over the loss of our beloved family member, John Aniston. We love you John, your legend will live on."

He was 89.

*(Feature Image Credit: Jaguar PS/Shutterstock)*