‘General Hospital’ Actor Johnny Wactor Shot & Killed During Attempted Robbery in L.A.

Johnny Wactor, known for his role as Brando Corbin in General Hospital, was shot and killed early Saturday morning in Los Angeles. He was 37.

According to TMZ, Wactor’s mother, Scarlett, shared that her son encountered three men attempting to steal the catalytic converter from his car in downtown LA. Despite not confronting or trying to stop them, the assailants shot him before fleeing the scene. Authorities arrived shortly after 3 AM PT, but despite their efforts, Wactor was pronounced dead at the hospital.

The Los Angeles Police Department has not released the suspects’ descriptions, and the investigation is ongoing. Scarlett expressed her hope that the perpetrators will be swiftly apprehended.

Johnny Wactor had a prolific career in television, with notable appearances in “General Hospital” where he played Brando Corbin from 2020 until his character’s exit in 2022.

Wactor’s acting career began in 2007 on the Lifetime show Army Wives. Over the years, he appeared in various popular series, including Westworld, The OA, NCIS, Station 19, and Criminal Minds. He also starred in the 2013 NBC drama series Siberia.

Johnny is survived by his mother and his younger brothers, Lance and Grant.