Jennifer Aniston has paid tribute to her actor father John, describing him as “one of the most beautiful humans I ever knew”, after his death aged 89.

John Aniston was the Emmy-winning star of the daytime soap opera Days Of Our Lives and a US Navy veteran.

In a moving tribute on Instagram, his daughter Jennifer wrote: “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 [Armistice Day and US Veterans’ Day] no less! You always had perfect timing.

“That number will forever hold an even greater meaning for me now.⁣”

John Aniston was born Yannis Anastassakis in Crete, Greece, and emigrated with his family to Pennsylvania when he was a child.

His best known role was Victor Kiriakis in Days Of Our Lives, but his credits also included Search for Tomorrow, The West Wing and Gilmore Girls.

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