US actor Johnny Wactor dies protecting colleague during Los Angeles car theft
dailyrecord.co.ukUS soap star Johnny Wactor, known for his role as Brando Corbin in General Hospital, was tragically shot dead at the age of 37 in a car theft incident in downtown Los Angeles.The beloved actor was leaving his side job at a bar with a female colleague around 3.25am on Saturday when he encountered three men tampering with his vehicle.
Initially believing they were towing his car, it transpired they were attempting to steal the catalytic converter.When Johnny approached to question the men about their actions, one of them brandished a gun.
In a heroic final act, Johnny shielded his co-worker from harm, taking the fatal bullet himself. The assailants, wearing masks, made their escape in another vehicle, leaving Johnny critically injured.
Despite the swift arrival of paramedics, he was later declared dead at the hospital, reports the Mirror. The perpetrators are still at large.
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