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Wayne Northrop, ‘Days of Our Lives’ and ‘Dynasty’ Actor, Dies at 77
The Hollywood ReporterStory by Zoe G Phillips
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Veteran soap opera star Wayne Northrop, known for his roles on 'Days of Our Lives' and 'Dynasty', passes away at 77 after a battle with Alzheimer's.
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- Northrop appeared in over 1,000 episodes of 'Days of Our Lives', playing both Detective Roman Brady and Dr. Alex North, and also had a memorable role as chauffeur Michael Culhane on 'Dynasty'.
- In addition to his acting work, Northrop was a passionate rancher and conservationist, who converted a historic 1886 home in California into a museum now on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Wayne Northrop, Lynn Herring Northrop, Hank, Grady, Robert Northrop, Donna Jean Northrop, Ralph Waite, Days of Our Lives, Dynasty, Port Charles, L.A. Law, Hotel, You Are the Jury, Cold Case, Los Angeles Actors' Theatre, Police Story, Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital, Days of Our Lives, Dynasty, Port Charles