His famous daughter, Jennifer Aniston, made the sad announcement onInstagramand word spread rapidly across the entertainment industry.

Reynoldscaptionedit: “My dear friend, John Aniston is missed and admired.

One of the true professionals.”

John Aniston smiling

Such a wonderful man."

Hewrote, “Forever grateful and honored.

Forever a legend.”

You gotta mix it up a little bit."

Recently, John’s family and co-workers gathered together for the soap icon’s memorial.

Nichols added that the service was “a beautiful send-off for a beautiful soul.”

A lot of beautiful memories came flowing back to us in this sacred place.

Thank you, John.

We love you and we will miss your tender heart, sparkling wit, and kind soul."