‘Dynasty’ and ‘Days of Our Lives’ Star Dies At 77

Wayne Northrop, known for his acting roles as Michael Culhane in Dynasty and Roman Brady in Days of Our Lives, has died at the age of 77. According to a statement obtained by PEOPLE, written by Northrop’s wife, Lynn, he died at his Los Angeles home on Friday, November 29. Doctors had diagnosed him with Alzheimer’s disease.

Wayne Northrop

“Wayne was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s 6 years ago. He took his last breath in the arms of his family,” reads the statement written by Lynn Herring Northrop. “We wish to thank the most caring and amazing place, The Motion Picture and Television Home for taking such great care of him.””Wayne touched so many people with his sense of humor and wit,” Lynn continued. “A husband for 43 years, the best dad ever to his two boys, Hank and Grady, and a rancher who loved his cows and was a friend to many.” Northrop married actress Lynn Herring on May 9, 1981. They had two sons: Hank Wayne and Grady Lee, born in 1991 and 1993, respectively.

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