Johnny Wactor, ‘General Hospital’ actor, dies in a fatal shooting at 37

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Dozens of people marched in downtown Los Angeles Wednesday to demand justice for former General Hospital actor Johnny Wactor, who was shot and killed May 25 at Pico Boulevard and Hope Street in Los Angeles.

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Johnny Wactor was memorialized by General Hospital with a touching tribute.

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His brother, Grant, initially posted the update on social media, and Scarlett Wactor said the family will be holding receiving and funeral services at Sommerville Baptist church in Sommerville, South Carolina on June 15.Scarlett said friends from his theater group in Los Angles are also planning a private “not press, and no fans,” memorial for Wactor as well, which she hopes to attend if she’s able.She also confirmed that his co-worker Anita Joy, who he protected in his final moments, will be attending the funeral, saying, “I’m very excited…it’ll be nice that I’ll be able to see her and be able to meet her as well.”Joy shared his final moments on Instagram last Wednesday.“Johnny was between me and the man who shot him,” she wrote. “As I heard the shot ring into the night, he forcefully tumbled back into my arms.

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Days after Johnny Wactor’s merciless killing, we’re getting the fullest picture yet about what exactly happened. And it’s coming from the woman who was by his side at the time. In the early hours of Saturday morning, the

Johnny Wactor‘s co-worker is speaking out.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has confirmed actor Johnny Wactor died from a gunshot wound to the chest. His manner of death is classified as a homicide.

Johnny Wactor’s loved ones are speaking out days after he was tragically shot and killed.

Johnny Wactor, the former General Hospital actor who was fatally shot on Saturday, has been set up with a GoFundMe to help support his loved ones.

US soap star Johnny Wactor, known for his role as Brando Corbin in General Hospital, was tragically shot dead at the age of 37 in a car theft incident in downtown Los Angeles.

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