John Aniston, actor and father of Jeniffer Aniston dies: “I will love you until the end of time”

John Aniston, father of the actress and actor with a long career, passed away this Friday 11 November. The ‘Friends’ star posted to her Instagram a series of photos of her in her honor, accompanied by a message full of love and gratitude, where she describes him as “one of the nicest human beings I’ve ever met”.

“I am very grateful that you went to heaven in peace and without pain”writes the actress, then referring to her date of death, 11/11, which in the United States is a set of numbers associated with luck: “And no less than November 11th. You were always very punctual. That number will forever have even greater meaning to me now.”. Actors and actresses such as Aaron Paul, Justin Theroux, Kaley Cuoco or Naomi Watts have shared their support and affection, as have directors such as Taika Waititi and the actress’s fan community. “I will love you until the end of time”Jennifer says. “Don’t forget to visit”.

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* “Sweet Dad… John Anthony Aniston. You were one of the nicest human beings I have ever met. I am so thankful you went to heaven in peace and pain free. And November 11th no less. present. That number will forever have an even greater meaning to me now. I will love you until the end of time. Don’t forget to visit me”.

John Aniston appeared in such series as “The West Wing of the White House”, “Gilmore Girls”, “Mad Men”, but thanks to the American soap opera “Days of Our Lives”, he is especially recognized. His first appearance in the series dates back to 1970 playing a character named Eric Richards, but only fifteen years later he would return to play the role of his life: Victor Kiriakis, who has played recurringly since 1985 on “Days of Our Lives”, a role he has played in more than 2,000 episodes and which this 2022 has earned him an Emmy Award for his professional career.

Aniston was especially loved by her character, then Jennifer’s post is also filled with mourning messages from her fans. “I grew up watching ‘Days [of Our Lives’] with my mother. For me it will always be Victor Kiriakis. Quite an icon. I’m so sorry for your loss”, writes one fan, while another says: “He was one of my favorite actors in a series that I have been watching for many years. I will miss seeing him being the best Victor of all time in DDOL [‘Days of Our Lives’]. Rest in peace Mr. Aniston”.

a complicated relationship

John and Jennifer have reconnected with the pandemic, after many years apart. John had left her and mother her when Jennifer was ten years old and since then the relationship had had its ups and downs. A person close to her told the Daily Mail “Jen has forgiven her father for leaving him a long time ago, but their relationship has had its ups and downs”although despite this it seemed that he had realized it “Life is very short and she wants her relationship with John to go as well as possible”. The same source claimed that John was “enchanted” resume the relationship with his daughter, who called him every day on the phone during the birth.

Father and daughter made amends in 2020, and she stood by his side this June, paying him an Emmy Award-winning lifetime achievement tribute. “This is a very special moment for me”She said. “It’s an opportunity not only to pay homage to a true icon of the world of daytime television, but also to recognize the lifelong achievements of a great and respected actor, who is also my father.”.