Soap opera star John Reilly has actually passed away at age 86. His child, comic and TikTok star Caitlin Reilly, verified the unfortunate news on Instagram in a sweet homage post to her late dad.
“John Henry Matthew Reilly AKA Jack. The brightest light in the world has gone out. Imagine the best person in the world. Now imagine that person being your dad. I’m so grateful he was mine. I’m so grateful I got to love him. I’m so grateful I made it in time to hold him and say goodbye,” Caitlin composed in the caption of a picture of her and her father. “I honestly don’t know what I’m going to do, but I know he’ll be with me. I love you forever Daddy.”
John started a respected TELEVISION profession in the ’70s, where he visitor starred on programs like The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Wonder Woman and How the West Was Won. Beginning in 1984, he starred on General Hospital as WSB representative Sean Donely. In 1994, he left the program after picking not to restore his agreement, according to People.
