A Tribute To Johnny Wactor. The Daily Drama Podcast With Steve and Bradford

This week we're paying tribute to our late friend, Johnny. This was the first episode we recorded with him back in 2020, learning about his journey from South Carolina to Hollywood, and even learning his last name for the first time❤️.
Our sincere condolences to Johnny's family. He will truly be missed.
Donations can be made in his honor to his family's GoFundMe by clicking here.
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[@Michelle-gy2qy]

He died a hero. This truly a lost to the world

[@kariannsutherland4850]

He saved his coworker a true hero

[@paulaw.5884]

I have to disagree, he's not a hero for attempting to stop someone from messing with his car. You call 911.

[@paulaw.5884]

Now he's gone at 37.

[@paulaw.5884]

Tell your kids to call 911, or better yet, they should be home much earlier.

[@Emma-xy6wv]

I read he may have thought it was getting towed at first so of course he went over there to check it out, may have even walked right past it while walking his co-worker to her car. Don't you dare say this man is not a hero! He put himself in front of another human to shield her.​@@paulaw.5884

[@kariannsutherland4850]

It’s beautiful to see how the whole soap community has come out to support Johnny’s family with the go fund me for his family to travel to take care of all his details and arrangements. Michelle Stafford shared it

[@JasonMorgan1995]

I couldn't believe it when I read the news RIP

[@mickiejonesy1712]

Oh my gosh! I am so very sorry for all of you friends of Johnny's and especially his family! Murder is a very different kind of grief. My sister Chrissy in 2020. It's hard for every person who grieves them. Please know you are all in my prayers and especially his family! Rest in God's heavenly arms Johnny! Sounds like the world lost a wonderful human being! 🙏 😔💞💞💞💞

[@chrisanngurley1925]

I can relate my sister was muder

[@cindymaun8952]

Why are the really truly good guys lost so young. This tragic event should never have happened. The low life who took his needs to be punished in the worst way possible. Johnny is already missed so much by many. Prayers to his family, friends, fans and his GH family.

[@patriciaanzelc5386]

They haven’t even been arrested . This is Southern California, I doubt much will happen to them even if they arrest them. The D.A. doesn’t care at all about an innocent victim. When will California wake up? I bet the people who did this have long rap sheets.

[@cindymaun8952]

@SteveBurton-v1n Me? Omaha Nebraska❤️

[@sandystudner9639]

This is not Steve! It's a fake account Click on you will see set up today!

[@Eva-zv6bu]

Thank you guys for the lovely tribute. Rest in Heavenly peace, Johnny.

[@barbwing4104]

So sorry for that Loss! Yes, he seemed so nice, kind, etc.

[@dianebounds21]

Prayers for his family, his gh family, all of his friends, everyone that loves him. He will be missed.

[@lisat9802]

I am so sorry for the loss of Johnny. So sad, praying the find the evil people who took his life and prosecute the the fullest extent of the law. Thank you Steve and Bradford for re airing this episode today.💔

[@a.e.7988]

I am sure they are in Mexico!

[@lucystallaert2928]

Heartbreaking. A beautiful soul taken to soon. May Johnny RIP 😢🙏❤️My condolences to his family and the General Hospital family. 🇨🇦

[@pueblodove]

You guys, this is a treasure for Johnny's family!

[@melindabarham7060]

Oh man!! I just cannot watch Steve cry 💔 sorry 😢 or you Brad!! I wish I could really take the pain from y'all hearts 😢🙏🙏🙏🌹💜

[@utvf68]

So sad! R.I.P., Johnny! Praying for his family, and friends.

[@jenniferwelch6840]

Such sad news!! Terrific actor!! Prayers for his family and GH costars.I can't even imagine what the family is going through. Awful. His family said he was so selfless !! Rest in peace! 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️😢😢

[@rainey2764]

I’m so sorry. 😢 Everyone has said what an incredible, amazing man he was and this is such a tremendous loss for his loved ones, his friends, everyone who knew him. What a truly heartbreaking and tragic loss. You’re all in my prayers. 🙏🏼❤

[@laurenmichero9003]

So tragic. Apparently it was his time but it’s so upsetting that it had to happen in such a violent way. He protected his female coworker and she said that he fought to stay but eventually died in her arms. Wow…I’m sure she is grateful for his sacrifice but she will forever be affected by this. He was a talented actor but, like they said, he also seemed to be a genuinely good person. He seemed like such a kind soul and had this gentle strength. A real man’s man but in the best sense…like a protector not a macho jerk. Soft on crime policies get innocent people killed. I hope people start to wake up to this and make different choices for their cities and communities. Revolving door policies for violent criminals is not compassionate…it’s anarchy

[@debbiealvey3537]

💔

[@jro558]

I reread the headlines over and over, just in disbelief this was happening. Reading more about the details of what happened makes it even more heartbreaking. Thank you for sharing your feelings and experiences with Johnny. Prayers to all🙏🙏🙏

[@kariannsutherland4850]

He died a hero protecting his coworker

[@CatherineMahoney-g4w]

Wish his family well. He was so cool. Super good looking, and a great actor! Miss you Brando/Johnny!❤❤❤

[@sandymoon4159]

R.I.P Johnny, you will be missed. Thank you Bradford and Steve for your tribute to him, love yu guys❤

[@joandickmankusnetzov3042]

Miss you Johnny😥! So glad you did a tribute in memory of of him. One of the. "GOOD GUYS". FYI love you Steve n Bradford.

[@nicolepetrone5788]

RIP JOHNNY . I hope they catch The evil people that took your life gone to soon . Thank you Steve and Bradford 😢 for honoring him .

[@deeking914]

Really loved him as Brando. This news made me so deeply sad and angry. Such a senseless loss of life. Praying for his mom, family, and friends during this difficult time. 💔💔 Rest in peace Johnny.

[@mildredcaldwell-c8z]

I just loved Johnny Wactor on the show, I hated that they let him go.

[@dianelambert7072]

Yes, it is sad that they let him go. Maybe if they hadn't he wouldn't have had to take the job at the bar 😢

[@heathertapper-gq6pk]

Oh my god tptb are not responsible even if he could have stayed on the show he may still have been bartending and been murdered.many actors have side jobs while on shows or movies or between jobs .how many times does this have to be said.even Britt and Molly etc had side jobs stop blaming tptb blame the sobs who did it show respect a mother lost her child.​@@dianelambert7072

[@christinewahl3470]

@@dianelambert7072 Yes, i believe this. This is the worst mistake GH ever made. Jonny was so beloved by his character and he himself, as a person. I loved him. One interview I saw, he said I hope to be back someday to G.H. I am so angry and sad all at once. I have cried every day ever since this happened. I don't even care to watch G. H. anymore. Am I wrong to feel this way? He was a Hero. The bravest person I know. I will never stop missing him.

[@dianelambert7072]

@@christinewahl3470 Not wrong girl! I have been watching since 1978 but after the past 2 decades of ONLY watching GH, I started tuning into Y&R again. I haven't stopped watching GH but the writing teams, no matter how many times they have changed them seem to keep destroying history, changing personalities and killing off good characters.

[@28daisies]

@@dianelambert7072 That was my thought also. I loved the Brando/Sasha storyline. I even liked Gladys. She was such a kicker. So sad. Too much of this crap in our world these days.

[@jeanieberry2004]

Johnny was just a true talent . GH found a gem . Prayers for him and his family and friends . 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@towannacampbell6504]

My Heartfelt Condolences, My Deepest Sympathies and My Prayers goes out to The Family Members, Friends and The Cast Members of General Hospital for the loss of Mr. Johnny Wactor. R.I.P. 🙏🕊️😢

[@towannacampbell6504]

@SteveBurton-v1n You are Welcome😊❤️💯

[@susanhicks4149]

I’m heartbroken over this horrible murder of this sweet young man ! Prayers to both of you, thank you both for this post. Prayers sent to his mother and brothers, to all of his family and friends at this very difficult time. May Johnny RIP in the arms of our Lord🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@LaniesWorld57]

Johnny Wactor, a true gentleman for the ages. He will be missed. Incredible presence. I love his laugh. My heart breaks for Johnny and his family, friends, and colleagues. 💔😢❤🌹

[@YcatsVlogs]

this was so hard to watch. hear his voice in all i teared up. i pray every day they catch the guys who did it and they are in jail for life never getting out.

[@cynthiarafn9027]

God Bless you Steve and Bradford, you guys are the best. Johnny will definitely be missed. My prayers for his family 🙏🙏

[@evelyncarrion9120]

About Johnny and his acting, Johnny and Brando were very much alike. He was playing himself. Very soft spoken and caring towards others.

[@christinewahl3470]

This is so true. He was a great/lovely person.

[@janetjaken1389]

God Bless you both and God rest his soul, Johnny. 🙏🙏

[@debbivaughn5815]

General Hospital has lost so many over the last months. I am worried about Maurice. He is so sensitive about things Prayers to all for your loses

[@christinewahl3470]

Yes, I worry for him too.

[@heathertapper-gq6pk]

Maurice will be ok he has his family and gh family

[@debdaubert7513]

I'm crying watching how emotional Steve is. Loved Johnny Wactor nothing but good things said about him. Rest in peace Johnny.

[@debdaubert7513]

@SteveBurton-v1n if you are the real Steve Burton, thank you for replying. Thank the good lord they got the people responsible for Johnny's murder.

[@lenafreed6376]

So tragic! It’s obvious everyone who knew him loved and respected him. And he died a hero.

[@katheleanrichardson883]

Hi Bradford and Steve! Thank you both for honoring him! I'm heart broken! My prayers go out to his family and his GH family! God bless him always 🙏 ❤️

[@christinewahl3470]

I worry about Maurice. my favourite scene with Jonny is with Maurice working on Sonny's car. I hate this storyline for Sonny. He has Bipolar in life. This storyline is awful.

[@nansako8214]

Such a terrible loss. I can't believe this loss! Something has to be done about the CRIME in LA. That means getting rid of The DA's in the Los Angeles area. Please try to get crime under control for our future. RIP Johnny!

[@Cutty-vg7fr]

Terrible loss. RIP Johnny Wactor. You are missed.

[@jwfrancesca1845]

So glad you did this. I cannot get him out of my mind....so damn senseless! Loved him on the show and was sorry at the time that his stay ended.

[@Laura-kn4lf]

Will miss Johnny forever 😢

[@marygriffin2658]

I'm so sorry to hear about this news Same my prayers and condolences to his family and friends and coworkers He will truly be missed😢💔.. Rest in peace Johnny Wactor!!!🕊️🌹✝️

[@janehastings6348]

A wonderful tribute thank you both, condolences to his family his friends and co-workers Rest In Peace Johnny 🕊️

[@Myrna611]

So heartbreaking 💔, you both honoring him so eloquently is heartwarming . God bless the memories of Johnny, may he Rest in Heavenly Peace 💞🙏

[@roxannetracy2931]

I am so sorry for everyone's loss because that is what this is. I loved his character on GH. Brando was such a sweetheart. I was so bummed when he left GH. Hug those ya love, tell them every day. More than once. Say the words. Say what they mean to you as much as possible. Johnny is up with the angels flying high from this crazy circle. Love to the cast. I am so sorry for your loss. So, so sorry to his family. Many prayers to you.

[@MaryVelegol]

So sad for both of you guys. I’m sure his family would love seeing this interview. I pray that they catch those thieves and this family gets justice. He was so young. He was a good actor and brought joy to all through his acting. God has his reasons and I’m told he needs the young ones too. He is a true hero❤❤❤❤❤😂

[@Diana-yj7po]

🙏🏽💛😢 Horrific and so sad! Condolences to the family. God bless

[@elliec1911]

Watching this, its hard to imagine he's gone. Such a love for life! Genuine, kind, hard working, talented...the list is endless. And the circumstances that took him from this world were completely senseless. I can only say that everyone who loved him is in my heart, and try to remember the love above all else. ❤ Someone just earned an amazing guardian angel 💖 Thank you Steve and Bradford for this lovely tribute.

[@Harley_Vampy_Sis_Quinn]

We all are crying and mourning with y'all. You all become family to us, and I am sure us to you. The news of his death, I thought was a hoax, because hoaxes of someone's death do happen. But as I saw more and more of stuff coming out about his death, I started bawling. It was senseless what these three people did. They didn't have to do that. Hopefully justice comes soon, as he deserves that, and his family and friends and you all and us. He forever lives on in all of us. We honor his life and legacy and we appreciate that he blessed us by being in our lives, no matter what way it was. May he R.I.P.

[@stingerfan30]

I was shocked and saddened by the news Johnny Wactor passed. May he RIP and god bless his family he will be missed

[@Bellezza474]

Thanks for posting this… as a fan, it’s so difficult to know how to process or even express grief for an actor you don’t know but feel like you do. This throwback episode so beautifully captures his spirit, his warmth, his humility… something his family can always look back on ❤❤❤

[@AnnaTrail-xp8pr]

Well said. Feel the same about actors and singers pass.

[@summacumsoap8983]

My sentiments exactly... Watching this today, I forgot for a moment that he was not still amongst us 😭 Much too alive a person not to be. Loved his rock climbing stories, as that's something I have enjoyed. How can we access the Go Fund Me?? 💜🕊️🌹

[@judyludlum2371]

I felt gutted when I first heard about Johnny.😢💔 My heart and prayers go out to his family especially his mom and brothers. He was a favorite of mine…loved the character Brando. He is missed!

[@BiBoFan]

Such a tragic death. R.I.P Johnny😢💔 Such a kind Soul,and he died a hero.

[@anitarosenberg7237]

My condolences to Johnny family I know how it is to lose a son I lose my son year go 😢 the pain never goes away 🙏 rest in peace Johnny I loved your character on GH

[@kimberlymendoza1405]

My heart is broken for the GH family and for his family! Amazing actor and I loved watching his scenes! Such an amazing man! So sad to see this happen. Thank you guys for sharing this.

[@vickihoerth3513]

Thank you Bradford & Steve for resharing this podcast with us. Truly a tragedy. My prayers and thoughts go out to all family, friends, coworkers and fans.

[@adnyl6288]

A senseless tragedy..thoughts and prayers to his family and his GH family. ❤🙏

[@youngbetty739]

God bless you guys for doing this. I know it was hard for GH family and his family. God bless everyone 🙏

[@danarenee4674]

What a life lost..my sincere condolences to his friends and family. Such a senseless tragedy.

[@kellyannegarber8826]

Thank you for showing this interview again. He was in the prime of his life here what a senseless act I still can’t believe it.

[@ArtmakerJoni0218]

😢💔Thank you for airing this tribute video.🙏🏻☺💖 Blessings✨

[@turiyahall7526]

Completely senseless and heartbreaking, such a sweetheart and so very talented, my heart goes out to his family, rest in peace Jonny Wactor

[@cherylwieser307]

My heartfelt condolences to Johnny's family and to his General hospital family. May he Rest in Peace💔💔

[@angelacook6290]

This was so heartbreaking. So many folks have talked abt what an extraordinary person he was. Thank you for sharing this interview with him.

[@DailyDramaYT]

Thanks for listening

[@nicolepetrone5788]

RIP JOHNNY . I hope they catch The evil people that took your life gone to soon . Thank you Steve and Bradford 😢

[@victoriahughes5693]

Hi, Steve and Bradford. ❤ My wounded heart is broken. 😢💔 5:00 Johnny Wactor died as a hero at his age of 37. 💔😢 3:36 My prayers and deepest sympathies goes to his family, friends and the #GH cast. 😢💔😭💔😔💔😇🕊 5:32

[@jennypenny]

Loved him on GH…seems like he was just as wonderful IRL as the character he played…so sad ..RIP

[@GeorgiesMom723]

Always the good ones. Inexplicable.

[@PH-pn2yu]

My heart goes out to Johnny's family, loved ones, friends, and to his General Hospital family. Senseless, tragic, huge loss to the world.

[@miriamhandler1992]

He will be missed 😢

[@CherylOverby]

Thank you for honoring him this way and celebrating this incredible person. I loved your comments about him. You are all class acts. Such a tragedy that should have never happened. My heartfelt prayers go out to his family and friends.

[@mriconreesemriconreese9234]

Rest in Peace Johnny Wactor you will be miss ..

[@theresekismann3748]

My heart goes out to Johnny's family

[@lorimoffet313]

My heart is breaking! It was horrific and absolutely uncalled for. I’m so ANGRY at what this world has become and how EASY it is for some to just TAKE A LIFE! 😢 Most of all, my heart hurts for of course his family and friends and most certainly his coworkers who I know look at each other as FAMILY! I’m so so sorry that you All have had to endure this horrible loss! Love and prayers, Lori, from Florida ❤💔

[@maryosman4425]

My Deepest Sympathy to the family . This was a💔🙏Thank You Steve and Bradford for this tribute .

[@Yellowrose8]

Fly with the angels, Johnny....you will always be remembered. Uplifting your family, friends and fans in my prayers

[@--Tessa--]

This was one of those moments when you find out what happened n you go "WHAT!?" ..... Unbelievably sad 💔

[@DavidJones-ph3if]

Very very sorry for both your losses. Steve said it best "He's in my prayers" Amen to that. God bless you both

[@denised180]

It's so sad that they took his life. He was so young. Great actor. God bless his family. RIP Johnny Prayer's are with his family and friends. 🙏🙏 You will be missed

[@jalcv1975]

Johnny was just a beautiful soul, he was a hero. Thank you for showing this again. May God be with his family and with everyone that is dealing with his loss🙏🏼🙏🏼. I still can't fathom this tragedy. May you Rest in Paradise 🤍🕊

[@irenepombo9912]

Such a tragic loss. Johnny was an incredible person and actor and this tragedy was so senseless. I am keeping Johnny in my prayers as well as his mom and family. Johnny was a true hero; rest in peace Johnny. Heaven needed an angel, God bless Johnny.✝️🙏🏻💔

[@Nitegirl54]

My Thoughts and Prayers go out to Johnny's Family, Friends and Many Fans! May He R. I.P!! God Bless Him!! ❤💔😭

[@shellymattow9848]

Condolences to his family and friends. A beautiful life cut short too soon.

[@anitagant9739]

When I first read about what happened I told myself I didn't want to hear about it anymore so sad and unnecessary but since I am subscribed to Daily Drama I saw the tribute so I actually forced myself to watch already knowing how sad it would be after watching I asked myself the same question the first time I read about it Saturday and that question is why. I watched Johnny Wactor while he was on General Hospital, and I also watched him after he finished . He was on a couple of episodes of Station 19. This is so sad😢

[@kathymccalley3492]

# Justice for Johnny Wactor♥️

[@michelletucker1397]

Thank you Bradford and Steve for replaying this interview. I remember watching this a while back and this interview showed what a genuine nice guy he was. He will be missed and my sincere condolences to his family, as well as, his General Hospital family

[@rifky5858]

2 minutes in and I'm already crying😢😢😢

[@MaryWilliams-h4l]

Thank you, Steve and Bradford for this memory of Mr. Wactor. He was a great young man. An angel. Gone to soon. God bless his immediate and extended family, cast and crew, fans of General Hospital. Prayer: God, please touch the hearts of those suspects, especially the one who shot, Mr. Wactor, to turn himself in. Please for the sake of this man's family.

[@debbyfrataelidrissi1735]

My condolences to Johnny’s friends and family. He will be greatly missed ❤😢🙏🏻

[@mash336]

AHHHH they are both crying! So glad they did this! Rest in Peace Johnny!

[@JaneDoe-ov1hb]

Thanks guys for posting this. My 💚 goes out to you along with the rest of his GH family,his mom,brothers,friends and everyone who knew him! I'm now in tears again,such a horrible and senseless tragedy that I'm still in shock over😭 What an incredible person and actor he was💔

[@tyral.backstrom-plunkett5954]

A sad loss. Gone but never forgotten. I pray they get the people that did this to Johnny. People are so cruel and have no consciousness at all. When will this stop? Prayers go out to his family, and GH as well.🙏🙏

[@DebraTurek]

RIP Jonny Wactor. You are deeply missed.

[@MichelinaSayo-lo1vy]

Totally heartbroken over this senseless tragedy 💔 sending my deepest condolences to his family and gh family he died a hero rest in peace Johnny 🙏

[@sandystudner9639]

Heartbreaking! You could see the "good, kindness & light" he carried. We need people like him on this planet. This world lost great soul.................

[@ingridphillips6012]

😢😢 so tragic, RIP Johnny and condolences to his family, friends and the GH family. He was a great addition to GH and was sad when his character was written off. He was a great actor and handsome!

[@maggieblueskies2100]

Yes, I was bummed when he left GH. 💔🙏 RIP Sweet Johnny.

[@debbieramsey-hanks3757]

Thank you for sharing. the perfect episode. to. highlight the. best of your friend, Johnny. Fun episode. Gone too soon. Prayers. for healing for family. and you.

[@anncoleman2240]

Seeing the emotions made me want to cry. Johnny was a great actor. A phenomenal human. And a true hero.. prayers to his family and the GH family.

[@lindawright-t3c]

Rip Johnny ,I will never forget your smile and laugh ,

[@randinatkowitz2487]

I love him more than ever after hearing all the words that have been said about him. Someone like that did not deserve the fate he received. When Billy Joel sang “Only The Good Die Young”, he was so right!! My heart goes out to all who knew him and loved him. May Johnny rest in the sweetest peace always!! 💔

[@cocoaorange1]

It does seem the good die young.

[@TinaCameron-vt1qe]

I'm so sorry. Steve you have to go though. The 😢😢😢😢 please stay strong. Please

[@chandralall6173]

This’s so heartbreaking 💔 my condolences and sympathy goes out to his entire family and General Hospital family RIP ❤️🙏❤️