Soap actor John Reilly died at the age of 84. His daughter, comedian and TikTok star Caitlin Reilly, confirmed the sad news on Instagram in a sweet tribute to her late father.
“John Henry Matthew Reilly AKA Jack. The brightest light in the world has gone out. Imagine the best person in the world. Imagine that person is your father. I’m so grateful he was mine. I’m so grateful that I love him. I’m so grateful I made it in time to hold him and say goodbye, “Caitlin wrote in the caption to a photo of her and her father.” I honestly do not know what I’m going to do, but I know he will be with me. I love you Daddy forever. “
John started a prolific TV career in the 70’s, where he starred in shows such as The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Wonder Woman and How the West was won. From 1984 he plays the lead role General Hospital as WSB agent Sean Donely. In 1994, he left the program after choosing not to renew his contract, according to People.