Does Wayne Northrop have any children? Everything you need to know about late Days of Our Lives star

Wayne Northrop, the actor known for his roles as Roman Brady on Days of Our Lives and Michael Culhane on Dynasty, passed away on November 29, 2024, at 77. He had been battling Alzheimer's since 2018. His death was confirmed by his publicist, Cynthia Snyder, and his wife, Lynn Herring Northrop. He is survived by two children, Hank and Grady.

Wayne and Lynn met in an acting class. At that time, she starred in General Hospital, while he was well-known for his parts in Days of Our Lives. They got married in 1981. After having two kids, the pair went on to operate a cattle ranch in Raymond, California.

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More details about Wayne Northrop’s children

Lynn Herring gained fame for playing Lucy Coe on General Hospital. After her success, she and Wayne moved to Raymond, California, to start fresh. During their time there, Wayne developed a strong interest in animal protection. They planned to turn a historic home into a local museum to preserve history and share their love for animals and nature with the community.

Their first child, Hank was born on January 8, 1991, and their second child, Grady was born on July 20, 1993. Both sons sought professions in performing, much like their parents did. Some of Hank's most common movies/series include The Little Things, Dirty John, Criminal Minds, and The Morning Show. Grady has contributed to projects including Ze Juice Bar and Disappeared.

While specifics about their upcoming projects are scant, Hank and Grady have entered the entertainment sector. Wayne's legacy as an actor and a parent might be carried on by his family.

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A closer look at Wayne Northrop’s career

Actor Wayne Northrop was well-known for his parts in TV series. With cameos on programs like Police Story, Eight Is Enough, Baretta, and The Waltons, he launched his career in the late 1970s. He gained recognition in the business thanks to these roles.

Born in Sumner, Washington, Wayne Alan Northrop graduated from the University of Washington. He did this with a degree in communications. His television roles were his most well-known.

Northrop portrayed Roman Brady on Days of Our Lives (1981–1984, 1991–1994). He further went on to play Michael Culhane on Dynasty (1981, 1986–1987) and additionally, he played Rexford "Rex" Stanton on the soap opera, Port Charles (1997–1998). Further, he acted as André DiMera on Days of Our Lives (1983). He later made a comeback to the same daily soap in the role of Alex North, mainly from 2005 to 2006.

Wayne Northrop died on November 29, 2024, due to Alzheimer's disease. His legacy lives on via his work as well as the experiences he shared with family and friends.