Veteran soap actor John Reilly has died at the age of 84. Reilly was known for his long-running role as Sean Donely on ABC's General Hospital. Reilly's daughter, actor and TikTok star Caitlin Reilly, announced the news of her father's death on Instagram on Jan. 10. The cause of death has not been disclosed.
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"John Henry Matthew Reilly AKA Jack. The brightest light in the world has gone out," Caitlin Reilly wrote on social media. "Imagine the best person in the world. Now imagine that person being your dad. I'm so grateful he was mine. I'm so grateful I got to love him. I'm so grateful I made it in time to hold him and say goodbye. I honestly don't know what I'm going to do, but I know he'll be with me. I love you forever Daddy."
The official General Hospital Twitter page also shared a message of condolence.
"The entire General Hospital family is heartbroken to hear of John Reilly's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones," reads a message on the page.
The entire General Hospital family is heartbroken to hear of John Reilly's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones. Rest in peace. #GH https://t.co/bJC8PBRmcg
