Wayne Northrop — a longtime tv actor who appeared in over 1000 episodes of the cleaning soap opera “Days of Our Lives” — has died … in accordance with 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 Dwelling — an assisted residing facility for these within the movie trade.
Northrop was identified with Alzheimer’s six years in the past … therefore the necessity for assisted residing care.
Wayne’s spouse, Lynn Herring Northrop, launched an announcement as properly … saying he took his ultimate breath within the arms of household — and thanking The Movement Image and Tv Dwelling for taking nice care of him in the previous few 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 bought his huge break in 1981 when he bought a recurring function within the present “Dynasty” … showing within the pilot as Michael Culhane, chauffer to grease baron John Forsythe’s Blake Carrington. He performed the function in 35 episodes of the present.
Wayne’s career-defining function although was within the cleaning soap opera “Days of Our Lives” … wherein 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 Young Riders,” “L.A. Law,” “Hotel,” and “Cold Case.”
Wayne married Lynn in 1981 … and, the 2 bought a working cattle ranch in California. Northop was at all times obsessed with wildlife and conservation.
He’s survived by Lynn and their two sons, Hank and Grady. Wayne was 77.
RIP
