How ‘Days of Our Lives’ Said Goodbye to John Aniston with Touching Final Appearance for Victor Kiriakis

John Aniston cruised toward the distant horizon on his last episode of Days of Our Lives. The heritage cleanser entertainer’s last debut as Victor Kiriakis broadcasted on Peacock Monday with a contacting recognition for his 37 years on the show. The episode circulated over a month after Aniston died at 89 years old on Nov. 11.

The last episode for Aniston highlighted an all around reclamation circular segment for his extreme kingpin character. The Christmas-themed episode highlighted a conflict among Victor and his nephew Sonny (Zach Tinker), who endeavored to bring his ex home for these special seasons. In any case, Victor wasn’t enthusiastic about giving the ex-relative access to his home.

Later in the episode, Victor had a shift in perspective. “I adjusted my perspective since I show some care of gold,” he said.

The episode likewise added a feature reel of Aniston’s best minutes that recapped Victor’s almost four-decade direction. The episode finished with a more youthful Victor cruising toward the distant horizon on a yacht — as would be considered normal to be the final time the characters will at any point be seen on the long-running drama.

In front of his passing, Aniston was granted the Lifetime Accomplishment Grant at the 2022 Daytime Emmy Grants for his depiction of Victor.

However the entertainer was not in participation, the honor was introduced by his girl, Companions alum Jennifer Aniston.

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“This is really an extraordinary second for me,” said Jennifer, 53. “It’s an open door to not just honor a genuine symbol in the daytime TV world, but on the other hand it’s an opportunity to perceive the deep rooted accomplishments of an extraordinary and very much regarded entertainer, who likewise is my father.”

“For more than 30 years, his commitment to that show has acquired him regard and reverence of his kindred entertainers, profound fellowships and excited great many fans all over the planet,” she added. “His vocation is in a real sense the meaning of lifetime accomplishment.”

Jennifer likewise declared her dad’s passing on Nov. 14. “Sweet dad… ⁣ John Anthony Aniston,” she subtitled a bunch of photographs on Instagram.

“You were quite possibly of the most gorgeous human I at any point knew. I am appreciative to the point that you went taking off high up in harmony — and without torment. Furthermore, on 11/11 no less! You generally had incredible luck. That number will perpetually hold a much more prominent importance for me currently 🕊️I’ll adore you till the finish of time💔⁣”

Days of Our Lives streams new episodes work days on Peacock.