John Aniston, father of Jennifer Aniston and actor of ‘Days of Our Lives’ died at the age of 89. All you need to know.

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John Aniston, a veteran actor popular for his work on the daytime show "Days of Our Lives," has passed away,

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John Aniston's daughter Jennifer Aniston shared this sad news on her social media account on Monday.

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She wrote “You were one of the most lovely humans I ever knew. I am thankful that you went soaring into the heavens in peace and without torment."

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She wrote, "on 11/11 no less! You always had perfect timing and this number will forever hold even greater meaning for me now.”

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The actor showed up in various television series and almost 3,000 episodes of "Days of Our Lives" throughout his long career.

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Actor John Anthony Aniston was born Yannis Anastassakis on the Greek island of Crete on 24 July 1933.

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He emigrated to the United States when he was 10, and his family abbreviated their last name to Aniston.

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Before he turned into a soap star, Aniston served in the US Naval force and showed up in an off-Broadway musical,

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John Aniston got his big break when he was cast in the soap “Love of Life” and later “Search for Tomorrow.”

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