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Days of Our Lives, which first aired on NBC on November 8, 1965, follows the dramatic lives of the residents of Salem, especially the Bradys, Hortons, DiMeras, and Kiriakis families. It is one of the longest-running soap operas, filled with plot twists, drama, family feuds, and romance.
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Veteran actor John Aniston played the role of Victor Kiriakis from 1985 up until 2022 when he died at the age of 89. His storyline has been iconic, with him starting as an ambitious mob lord. He appeared in approximately 3000 episodes, over which the softer sides of his character were also revealed.
His last episode on Days of Our Lives aired posthumously in December 2022 where all his co-stars paid a heartfelt tribute to him through a compilation of all his iconic scenes throughout his four-decade career on the show. The episode ended with him sailing on a yacht into the sunset, a metaphoric end of his role.
Victor Kiriakis' character arc on Days of Our Lives
John Aniston's role as Victor Kiriakis was a well-accomplished businessman who was involved with the mafia as well as underworld criminal activities. While his ambition led to his influence, it also led to numerous feuds and fallouts with Brady as well as the DiMera family.
Maggie Horton his wife on Days of Our Lives added a certain tenderness to his character which garnered love and support from fans. His character was extremely loyal and proved that he would go to any lengths to safeguard his family and loved ones.
Days of Our Lives star John Aniston's career explored
John Aniston was born in 1933 in Greece. His family later migrated to the United States and he attended the Pennsylvania State University and graduated with a degree in theater.
John married Nancy Dow, a successful model in 1965 and had their daughter Jennifer Aniston in 1969, who is also a critically acclaimed actress. The couple separated in 1980. John's second marriage was to Sherry Rooney whom he met on the sets of Love of Life, a soap opera. They had a son together, Alexander Aniston, in 1989.
Aniston began his acting career in the 1960s, starring in shows such as Combat! and I Spy. He joined the cast of Days of Our Lives in 1985 and has played a seminal role for the show till his departure in 2022. He portrayed the role of a ruthless mob lord, with his character exploring themes of ambition, power, familial ties, and rivalries. Later in his career he also played cameo roles in shows like Gilmore Girls and Mad Men.
He was honored with the Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2022. He passed away in 2022 and his death was mourned by family and fans alike. He remains to be one of the most well-known soap opera stars.
Recent plotlines in Days of Our Lives
Recent plotlines on Days of Our Lives revolved around heartfelt family reunions and a tribute to Doug Williams, a beloved character on the show. A memorial service was held for him where the residents of Salem came to pay their respects.
The tensions between characters Liz and Marie accentuate the dramatic storyline. Hope made an unprecedented return to Salem which caused emotional turmoil to her family members. Another additional narrative delved into the undercurrents between Xander and Philip of the Kiriakis family.
