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Johnny Wactor's friend breaks silence after 'General Hospital' star's death

Headline from ABC 13 Houston, on the newest of 4 developments

Anita Joy, the co-worker and friend of Johnny Wactor, is speaking out after the "General Hospital" star was killed amid a robbery attempt on May 25.

ABC 13 Houston's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Developments in this update

4 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. 'General Hospital' actor Johnny Wactor shot dead over catalytic converter: report

    Headline from Fox2 Detroit ·

  2. Johnny Wactor’s ex-fiancée speaks out after actor killed in LA

    Headline from News Nation Now ·

  3. ‘General Hospital’ star Johnny Wactor’s family doesn’t want his ex-fiancée Tessa Farrell speaking on LA murder

    Headline from New York Post ·

  4. Newest

    Johnny Wactor's friend breaks silence after 'General Hospital' star's death

    Headline from ABC 13 Houston ·

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  1. New York Post

    ‘General Hospital’ actor Johnny Wactor, 37, shot dead in downtown LA (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Johnny Wactor, 37, was shot Saturday, his mother, Scarlett, told TMZ Sunday.

  2. Fox News

    ‘General Hospital’ star Johnny Wactor killed in Los Angeles: ‘They took a great human being,’ mother says (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    "General Hospital" alum Johnny Wactor was shot and killed in downtown Los Angeles, his mother confirmed to Fox News Digital.

  3. Variety

    Johnny Wactor, ‘General Hospital’ Actor, Shot and Killed During Suspected Theft Attempt (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Johnny Wactor, who played Brando Corbin in 'General Hospital,' was shot and killed during a suspected theft attempt in downtown L.A. He was 37.

  4. Breitbart News

    Brother of ‘General Hospital’ Actor Johnny Wactor Says He Was Fatally Shot Shielding Female Co-Worker (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Actor Johnny Wactor, who played Brando Corbin on General Hospital, was gunned down as he tried to protect a co-worker from armed thieves who shot him dead as they allegedly tried to make off with a catalytic converter.

  5. Fox2 Detroit

    'General Hospital' actor Johnny Wactor shot dead over catalytic converter: report (opens Fox2 Detroit)

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    Fox2 Detroit's feed description

    Johnny Wactor, who acted on 'General Hospital', was reportedly shot and killed in a robbery gone wrong in downtown Los Angeles.

  6. ABC 30 Fresno

    Former 'General Hospital' actor Johnny Wactor killed in downtown Los Angeles shooting (opens ABC 30 Fresno)

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    ABC 30 Fresno's feed description

    Former "General Hospital" actor Johnny Wactor was fatally shot in Los Angeles while interrupting a catalytic converter theft, his mother confirms.

  7. Deadline

    ‘General Hospital’ Family React & Pay Tribute To Johnny Wactor (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    The General Hospital family is remembering Johnny Wactor following the tragic news of his death.

  8. NBC10 Philadelphia

    'General Hospital' actor Johnny Wactor killed trying to stop catalytic converter theft in LA (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    "General Hospital" actor Johnny Wactor was killed early Saturday while trying to stop a group of thieves tampering with a car in downtown Los Angeles, his...

  9. FOX 35 Orlando

    Johnny Wactor, 'General Hospital' actor, shot dead confronting catalytic converter thieves (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

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    FOX 35 Orlando's feed description

    Johnny Wactor, who acted on 'General Hospital', was reportedly shot and killed in a robbery gone wrong in downtown Los Angeles.

  10. WHDH Boston

    Former ‘General Hospital’ actor Johnny Wactor killed in downtown Los Angeles shooting - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor was shot and killed when he interrupted thieves stealing the catalytic converter from his car

  11. Fox News

    'General Hospital' actor Johnny Wactor's death leaves cast 'sickened': 'He was truly one of a kind' (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    "General Hospital" alum Johnny Wactor was shot and killed in downtown Los Angeles early Saturday morning. Wactor's costars paid tribute to the late actor, who portrayed Brando Corbin on the show.

  12. CNN

    Former ‘General Hospital’ actor Johnny Wactor fatally shot in Los Angeles (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Former “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor was fatally shot in downtown Los Angeles while interrupting thieves Saturday, according to his agent and CNN affiliate KABC.

  13. Foxla

    Johnny Wactor remembered by 'General Hospital' cast (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    Loved ones, including fellow actors, were in mourning following the sudden and tragic death of Johnny Wactor. He was shot and killed when confronting three catalytic converter thieves in downtown LA.

  14. Insider

    'General Hospital' actor Johnny Wactor killed over catalytic converter, reports say (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Johnny Wactor was killed in LA after a catalytic converter theft turned deadly, reports said. He was best known for his role on "General Hospital."

  15. New Hampshire Union Leader

    ‘General Hospital’ actor Johnny Wactor shot dead in Los Angeles robbery (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description

    Actor Johnny Wactor, known for playing Brando Corbin on “General Hospital,” was shot dead during a robbery attempt in Los Angeles, family members and his agent said Sunday. He was

  16. Entertainment Weekly

    Johnny Wactor, best known for playing Brando Corbin on 'General Hospital,' was shot and killed in an alleged attempted robbery. He was 37. (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Entertainment Weekly's feed description

    'General Hospital' actor Johnny Wactor shot and killed in an alleged attempted catalytic converter theft. Best known for playing Brando Corbin on the daytime soap, Wactor was 37.

  17. Washington Examiner

    Johnny Wactor dead: Actor dies at 37 from fatal gunshot wound (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Actor Johnny Wactor died early Saturday when he was shot by three men who are suspected of stealing his car's catalytic converter.

  18. NBC News

    Johnny Wactor, 'General Hospital' actor, fatally shot in L.A. (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    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.

  19. WMUR

    Johnny Wactor, former ‘General Hospital’ actor, fatally shot (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    The actor was fatally shot while interrupting thieves Saturday, according to his agent.

  20. New Hampshire Union Leader

    ‘General Hospital’ actor Johnny Wactor’s slaying during LA theft sparks shock, mourning (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description

    LOS ANGELES — “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor was fatally shot early Saturday when he came upon three men trying to steal the catalytic converter from his car, according to

  21. The Hollywood Reporter

    Johnny Wactor, ‘General Hospital’ Actor, Shot and Killed in L.A. During Suspected Theft Attempt (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Johnny Wactor, a General Hospital actor, was shot and killed during an attempted catalytic converter theft in downtown Los Angeles. He was 37.

  22. Blaze Media

    'General Hospital' star Johnny Wactor, 37, shot dead in downtown Los Angeles during catalytic converter theft (opens Blaze Media)

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    Blaze Media's feed description

    'A spectacular human being'

  23. Deadline

    Johnny Wactor Dies: ‘General Hospital’ & ‘Siberia’ Actor Was 37 (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Johnny Wactor, a General Hospital actor, has died. He was 37.

  24. The Guardian

    Johnny Wactor: General Hospital actor shot dead in suspected robbery (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    37-year-old actor killed in Los Angeles early on Saturday after confronting three men allegedly attempting to steal from a vehicle

  25. The Daily Caller

    ‘General Hospital’ Actor Johnny Wactor Shot And Killed In Alleged Theft Incident (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    "General Hospital" actor Johnny Wactor was shot and killed during an alleged theft incident Saturday morning in downtown Los Angeles, TMZ reported. He was 37.

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