‘General Hospital’ Actor Johnny Wactor Shot and Killed During Attempted Robbery

Actor Johnny Wactor, known for his work on the daytime drama "General Hospital," was fatally shot when he interrupted a crime in Los Angeles, according to his family and police.

His mother, Scarlett Wactor, confirmed his death in the incident. He was 37.

She described her son as “a light in a dark room.”

“There is a huge hole in all of us, and there is no fixing that,” she said.

Wactor's manager, Marco Cuadros, lamented the "senseless tragedy."

"Johnny Wactor was such a kind soul, a talented actor and an inspiration to those around him," Cuadros said in a statement.

"His professionalism, his enthusiasm and love for his craft was infectious and made him such a joy to work with. He pursued his dreams and achieved them, all the while remaining a good human being caring for others."

Wactor’s agent, David Shaul, said in a statement to Variety that he was a dedicated worker and an exemplary person.

“In the highs and lows of a challenging profession he always kept his chin up and kept striving for the best he could be,” Shaul said. “After over a decade together, he will leave a hole in our hearts forever.”