Jennifer Aniston has announced the death of her father.
John Aniston passed away at the age of 89 on Friday, with the Friends actress breaking the news to her fans earlier today as she shared a collection of family snaps to her Instagram page.
Jennifer - who recently opened up about her attempts at IVF - wrote in a heartbreaking tribute: "Sweet papa… John Anthony Aniston
‘You were one of the most beautiful humans I ever knew. I am so grateful that you went soaring into the heavens in peace – and without pain. And on 11/11 no less!
The Rachel Green actress continued to write: "You always had perfect timing. That number will forever hold an even greater meaning for me now. I’ll love you till the end of time.
"Don't forget to visit."
Model Helena Christensen was one of the first to comment on Jennifer's moving post, writing: "He looks so wonderful such tender smiling eyes, sending you so much love."
"Great face gorgeous father Sending [love]," actress Andie MacDowell added, as The Big Bang Theory star Kaley Cuoco and Chelsea Handler sent their well-wishes via love-heart emoji comments.
Jennifer's father was best known for his role as Victor Kiriakis on Days Of Our Lives, a part he started playing in 1985 and continued for more than three decades.
The late star was honoured with a Daytime Emmy lifetime achievement award earlier this year.
Jennifer was the one to present the award to her father in June this year - calling the moment 'truly special' as she delivered a pre-recorded speech.
"It’s an opportunity to not only pay tribute to a true icon in the daytime television world, but it’s also a chance to recognize the lifelong achievement of a great and well respected actor who also happens to be my dad," the star said. "John Aniston has been working in television consistently for over half a century."
She went on to list John's many TV appearances over the years - joking her father had appeared in "nearly every soap opera imaginable."
"You name it, I’m sure he’s been on it," Aniston joked when presenting her father with his honour. "But since 1985, his TV home has been with the cast and crew of the long running soap opera ‘Days of Our Lives,’ where he has given masterful performances as the dangerously handsome, perpetually suave businessman Victor Kiriakis."
"For over 30 years, his dedication to that show has gained him respect and admiration of his fellow actors, deep friendships, and thrilled millions of fans around the world," the Hollywood actress continued. "His career is literally the definition of lifetime achievement."
In addition to his work on the long-running American soap, John also appeared on shows such as The West Wing and Star Trek: Voyager and made cameos in popular series likes Gilmore Girls and Mad Men throughout the 00s.
John married Jennifer's late mother Nancy Dow in 1965 and welcomed The Morning Show actress and her sibling Alex into the world with her, before the pair divorced in 1980. He later remarried, tying the knot with Sherry Rooney.
Nancy passed away in 2016 aged 79, having suffered two strokes previously in 2011 and 2012.
Following John and Nancy's divorce, Jennifer reportedly needed therapy for abandonment issues due to her dad's departure from the family home when she was just nine-years-old.
But thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, Jennifer and John's relationship became stronger than ever as they reconciled and spent more time together.
In April 2020, the MailOnline quoted a source close to John as saying: "Jen forgave her father for walking out a long time ago. But their relationship has had its ups and downs.”
They continued: "Jennifer didn't speak to him for ages. But since the coronavirus crisis she has been on the phone almost every day. And not just brief conversations."
The source added: "It's like she has realised life is very short and she wants her relationship with John to be the best it can be. He's thrilled that they have reconciled."
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