“John Henry Matthew Reilly aka Jack. The brightest light in the world has gone out,” said Caitlin Reilly in an Instagram post.
“Imagine the best person in the world. Now imagine that person being your father,” she wrote. “I am so grateful that he is mine.”
In a career spanning more than 30 years, Reilly appeared on “As the World Turns”, “Sunset Beach”, “Passions” and “Dallas”. For 11 years, he starred as Sean Donely in “General Hospital”.
“The whole family at General Hospital is heartbroken to learn of John Reilly’s death”, the soap opera wrote on Twitter. “Our thoughts and prayers go to your loved ones. Rest in peace.”
Reilly leaves his five daughters, Caitlin told CNN.
“He was the best man alive,” she told CNN. “A real gentleman. Kind to everyone. And he loved his girls most of all.”