Buddies, co-workers, and followers of Wayne Northrop have flooded social media with emotional tributes to the late star, who handed away on Friday, November 29, at 77 years previous.
The Dynasty and Days of Our Lives actor’s spouse, Normal Hospital star Lynn Herring, confirmed the passing in an announcement, the place she revealed Northrop was recognized with early-onset Alzheimer’s illness six years in the past.
“He took his final breath within the arms of his household,” Herring mentioned. “We want to thank essentially the most caring and superb place, The Movement Image and Tv Dwelling, for taking such nice care of him.”
Following the information of Northrop’s passing, numerous folks have shared their condolences and tributes throughout social media.
Former Days star Alison Sweeney took to Instagram, the place she wrote, “My first scenes as Sami had been with Wayne – I keep in mind him serving to me perceive how you can fake to interrupt into the Brady home with a bobby-pin. He was a beautiful, sort man, a gifted, beneficiant actor and a beloved member of the Days household. I realized a lot from working with Wayne and can treasure the recollections with him.”
Fellow Days alum Martha Madison posted a tribute on X, writing, “I’m so sorry to listen to of Wayne’s passing. I solely labored with him briefly, however I keep in mind him as being tremendous humorous & whip sensible. Having misplaced my Mother to Alzheimer’s, I do know the sophisticated grief that comes with a loss like this. Praying for peace and therapeutic for these near him.”
I’m so sorry to listen to of Wayne’s passing. I solely labored with him briefly, however I keep in mind him as being tremendous humorous & whip sensible. Having misplaced my Mother to Alzheimer’s, I do know the sophisticated grief that comes with a loss like this. Praying for peace and therapeutic for these near him. https://t.co/Rww60xn2iH
— Martha Madison (@Marth27) December 1, 2024
Normal Hospital government producer Frank Valentini mentioned, “On behalf of our total @GeneralHospital household, I wish to prolong my heartfelt condolences to Lynn and their sons, Hank and Grady – together with their household and buddies. They’re all in our ideas throughout this tough time.”
On behalf of our total @GeneralHospital household, I wish to prolong my heartfelt condolences to Lynn and their sons, Hank and Grady – together with their household and buddies. They’re all in our ideas throughout this tough time. (2/2)
— Frank Valentini (@valentinifrank) December 1, 2024
Former Days actor James Reynolds added, “Wayne was my pal my brother, my TV accomplice. We shared so many laughs and conversations. I’m so grateful to have walked our part of life’s freeway with Wayne.”
Catherine Mary Stuart, who performed the unique Kayla on Days, took to Threads, the place she wrote, “I’m devastated by the loss of life of Wayne Northrop. He performed my large brother Roman on Days of Our Lives, and in actual life grew to become one. I haven’t seen him in years however I’ll always remember how sort he was to me. He was a ravishing man. I’m terribly unhappy.”
Many followers additionally shared tributes throughout social media, with one X consumer writing, “Wayne Northrop introduced Roman Brady to life. He was superb because the eldest son of the Brady household & his relationship with Bo was cleaning soap gold. Wayne & @peterreckell shared a particular bond each on & off display. He will likely be missed, however his recollections will reside on in #Days historical past eternally.”
One other added, “Wayne Northrop was the one & solely authentic Roman Brady on Days of our Lives. Once I was in HS, Days was my go-to present and every time Wayne & Deirdre had been on, it was wowza chemistry! Nonetheless them to at the present time. So so unhappy to be taught of Wayne’s passing.”
“RIP Wayne Northrop. He’ll at all times be the O.G. and finest Roman Brady,” mentioned one other.
You may try extra tributes beneath.
One other DAYS actor handed away. I’m simply so unhappy proper now.
Wayne Northrop, the unique Roman, died of issues from Alzheimer’s illness on Nov 29, 2024. He was 77.
RIP, Wayne.
Sending like to his spouse, household, buddies, and the DAYS solid. #daysofourlives #dool pic.twitter.com/3hCbOAAm9g
— Day by day Days Of Our Lives (@dailydool) December 1, 2024
Farewell to the splendidly rugged #WayneNorthrop, who made his mark in serials in each daytime (“Days of Our Lives,” “Port Charles”) and primetime (“Dynasty”). pic.twitter.com/GlNEztpIgC
— Jay Bobbin (@JayBobbin1) December 1, 2024
Relaxation In Peace to the enduring Wayne Northrop. Northrop is maybe finest recognized for his stints on “Days of Our Lives” as the primary actor to painting the advanced heroic Roman Brady. Northrop would later return to the hourglass present as Alex North, after portraying Rex Stanton on ABC’s… pic.twitter.com/Jt2Uq6no9y
— The Chat (@TheChat_Podcast) December 1, 2024
#RestInPeace #WayneNorthrop # So unhappy to listen to of his passing. Sharing a flashback to 1983 in his reminiscence. Ideas and prayers to his household, buddies, and #Days household who liked him . #RIP pic.twitter.com/NSELwPFDb0
— Kristian_Alfonso_Fans (@TeamKristian_KA) December 2, 2024
Relaxation in Peace, #WayneNorthrop. Our deepest condolences to his spouse, #LynnHerring, and their household. This video encompasses a uncommon, memorable scene they shared collectively on #DaysofOurLives in 1992. #RomanBrady #RIPWayne #DaysLegend pic.twitter.com/WYICjRPFoD
— Kresien Moonsamy (@KresienMoonsamy) December 2, 2024
I’m deeply saddened to be taught the information of Wayne’s passing. My coronary heart goes out to Lynn & household. Sending hugs throughout this tough time.
Days of our Lives Alum Wayne Northrop Passes Away at 77 – https://t.co/ltr93T7Tya #WayneNorthropRIP #RomanBrady @DaysPeacock @TheLynnHerring pic.twitter.com/H7XvW5WNSD
— MIchael Fairman (@MichaelFairman) December 1, 2024
Wayne Northrop77, the actor recognized for ‘Days of Our Lives’ with my pricey pal Shannon Tweed, has died on the Movement Image & Tv Woodland Hills Dwelling of lengthy wrestle with Alzheimer’s. RIP Wayne! ( Wayne & Deidre Corridor). Canadian Shannon, and spouse of my pricey longtime pal pic.twitter.com/yDQSPbfaTZ
— Sybil Danning (@sybildanning) December 1, 2024
Unhappy to listen to of one other passing of a fan favourite…
Wayne NorthropHe’ll at all times be remembered as
“Roman Brady” #DaysofourLives and as
“Michael Culhane” #DynastyHe’s survived by his spouse,
Lynn Herring “Lucy Coe” #GeneralHospital and two sons. pic.twitter.com/W0exBG1F3s— kissacazador (@kissacazador) December 1, 2024
My introduction to Wayne was on Port Charles, and he was completely sensible, charismatic, humorous, and devious. Sending all my love and condolences to Lynn and your entire Northrop household. Fly excessive Wayne ️❤️ pic.twitter.com/km3TKRdPg5
— SunshinePeach (@SunshinePeach9) December 1, 2024