Veteran actor John Reilly, whose daytime TV credits included only General Hospital, Passions and Sunset beach, died on Saturday night, knew TVLine. He was 84 years old.
One of Reilly’s daughters, TikTok actress and personality Caitlin Reilly, shared the news via Instagram saying: “John Henry Matthew Reilly aka Jack. The brightest light in the world went out. ”The cause of death has not yet been shared.
“Imagine the best person in the world. Now imagine that person being your father, ”wrote Caitlin. “I am so grateful that he is mine. I am so grateful to love you. I am so grateful to have arrived in time to hug him and say goodbye. Honestly, I don’t know what I’m going to do, but I know he’ll be with me. I love you forever daddy. “
The beginning of the career of the actor born in Chicago began with bows in As the world spins (as Dr. Dan Stewart), As the west was defeated, Quincy ME and Dallas (as Roy Ralston).
In February 1984, he made his GH debuted as Sean Donely, the former head of the WSB (World Security Bureau) of Robert Scorpio, who proved to be somewhat frustrating during the Aztec treasure hunt of Frisco and Felicia (see his debut below). Following an arc of redemption, superspy Sean was romantically paired with actress Tiffany Hill (played by Sharon Wyatt).
“He was an older brother to me. The kindest man you could ever find “, comrade GH veterinarian Finola Hughes, who plays Anna and Alex Devane, told TVLine. “I cannot express how sorry I am to hear of your death.”
After Reilly’s 11 years GH run, he voiced Hawkeye / Clint Barton in the animation Iron Man series, played Kelly Taylor’s pop in Beverly Hills, 90210, and then had executions of several years in both Sunset beach (as Del Douglas) and Passions (replacing the late David Bailey as Alistair Crane).
Reilly’s acting credits also include the brief spinoff General Hospital: night shift (where he reprized the role of Sean) and the web novel The Bay. And yes, he is the reason Talladega Nights‘John C. Reilly uses a middle initial professionally.
Reilly leaves his wife Liz and a total of three daughters.
See John Reilly’s debut as GHis Sean Donely