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‘General Hospital’ actor Johnny Wactor’s cause of death revealed



“General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor died from a gunshot wound to the chest, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner determined Wednesday.

The “Siberia” alum’s manner of death was listed as a homicide.

The actor was shot and killed during an attempted robbery in Los Angeles on Saturday. He was 37.

“General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor’s cause of death has been revealed after he was killed by armed car thieves last Saturday. ABC via Getty Images

According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner, Wactor died from a gunshot wound to the chest. AP

The actor’s mom, Scarlett, confirmed the news to TMZ, explaining that he was shot after he and a colleague allegedly caught three men trying to steal a catalytic converter from his car.

Watcor was killed when he confronted the alleged burglars — even though authorities told his mother that he did not put up a fight.

On Sunday, Wactor’s talent agent, David Shaul, shared a statement on his death, telling Variety, “Johnny Wactor was spectacular human being.

The “Siberia” alum’s manner of death was listed as a homicide. AP

Wactor was fatally shot last weekend during a robbery attempt in downtown Los Angeles. He was 37. GC Images

The actors’ mom, Scarlett, previously told TMZ he was shot Saturday morning after he and a colleague allegedly caught three suspects trying to steal a catalytic converter from his car. ABC via Getty Images

“Not just a talented actor who was committed to his craft but a real moral example to everyone who knew him. Standing for hard work, tenacity and a never give up attitude.

‘In the highs and lows of a challenging profession he always kept his chin up and kept striving for the best he could be. Our time with Johnny was a privilege we would wish on everyone. He would literally give you the shirt off his back. After over a decade together, he will leave a hole in our hearts forever.”

Wactor was also mourned by his ex-fiancée, Tessa Farrell, who posted a tearful video to TikTok Monday.

Wactor’s talent agent, David Shaul, shared a statement, calling his client a “spectacular human being” who was “committed to his craft.” WireImage

Wactor was also mourned by his ex-fiancée, Tessa Farrell, who posted a tearful video telling the person who killed her ex to “get a real job.” Tessa Farrell/TikTok

“If the person who did this, if you’re watching, I’m sorry, but you shot the wrong guy,” she said in the clip.

Farrell, who met Wactor in 2013 and remained his friend after they ended their engagement, told the person who killed her ex to “get a real job.”

“Human life is disregarded too easy,” the actress continued, urging her followers to “make changes as a community” and “support each other.”

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