Wayne Northrop — a longtime tv actor who appeared in over 1000 episodes of the cleaning soap opera “Days of Our Lives” — has died … in response to a number of stories.
The star’s publicist, Cynthia Snyder, confirmed the information to Deadline … saying Northrop handed away on the Movement Image and Tv Woodland Hills Residence — an assisted dwelling facility for these within the movie trade.
Northrop was recognized with Alzheimer’s six years in the past … therefore the necessity for assisted dwelling care.
Wayne’s spouse, Lynn Herring Northrop, launched an announcement as effectively … saying he took his ultimate breath within the arms of household — and thanking The Movement Image and Tv Residence for taking nice care of him in the previous couple of years of his life.
Northrop broke into the movie trade within the late Seventies … beginning out by showing in bit roles on exhibits like “Baretta” and “The Waltons.”
He obtained his large break in 1981 when he obtained a recurring position within the present “Dynasty” … showing within the pilot as Michael Culhane, chauffer to grease baron John Forsythe’s Blake Carrington. He performed the position in 35 episodes of the present.
Wayne’s career-defining position although was within the cleaning soap opera “Days of Our Lives” … through which he performed two characters — Dr. Alex North and Roman Brady.
He is credited for 1,036 episodes of the present … showing in exhibits from 1981 to 2006.
Different credit embrace … “Port Charles,” “The Younger Riders,” “L.A. Legislation,” “Resort,” and “Chilly Case.”
Wayne married Lynn in 1981 … and, the 2 bought a working cattle ranch in California. Northop was all the time obsessed with wildlife and conservation.
He’s survived by Lynn and their two sons, Hank and Grady. Wayne was 77.
RIP
