Wayne Northrop: A Legendary Actor Passes Away at 77 

Wayne Northrop, famed for his roles in Dynasty and Days of Our Lives, has died at age 77 after a battle with Alzheimer’s.

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Northrop's publicist confirmed his passing on Friday at the Motion Picture and Television Home in Woodland Hills

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“Wayne took his last breath in the arms of his family,” shared his wife, Lynn Herring Northrop, expressing gratitude to the care home staff.

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Born in Sumner, Washington, Northrop began his acting journey after taking a class at Seattle Community College and moving to Los Angeles.

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Northrop was known for his portrayal of Detective Roman Brady in Days of Our Lives and Michael Culhane in Dynasty.

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Lynn, his wife, is a renowned actress known for General Hospital, and a former Miss Virginia USA, crowned in 1977

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The couple owned a cattle ranch in Raymond, California, and converted the oldest house there into a museum, now a historical landmark.

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Wayne Northrop’s humor, talent, and kindness touched countless lives. He will forever be remembered by his family, friends, and fans.

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