Jennifer Aniston's father, actor John Aniston, dies at 89

Jennifer Aniston posted a tribute to her father John Aniston on Monday (Nov 14) morning on Instagram, announcing that he had died Friday (Nov 11). Photos: Jennifer Aniston/Instagram

John Aniston, the Emmy-winning star of the daytime soap opera Days Of Our Lives and father of Jennifer Aniston, has died at age 89.

The actor's daughter posted a tribute to him Monday morning on Instagram, announcing that he had died Friday, Veteran's Day. John Aniston served in the US Navy.

"Sweet papa...⁣ John Anthony Aniston,” Jennifer Aniston wrote. "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.⁣”

John Aniston was born Yannis Anastassakis in Crete, Greece, and emigrated with his family to Pennsylvania when he was a child. His best known role was Victor Kiriakis in Days Of Our Lives, but his credits also included Search For Tomorrow, he West Wing and Gilmore Girls. – AP

John Aniston's best known role was Victor Kiriakis in soap 'Days Of Our Lives'. Photo: Filepic

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