‘All My Children’ Star John Callahan Dies At 66
Actor John Callahan, who was known for his work on “All My Children,” has unfortunately passed away.
On Saturday, the Daytime Emmys’ official Twitter account shared the sad news. The tweet read, “We’re devastated to share that John Callahan passed away earlier today. Sending our deepest condolences to Eva La Rue and all his loved ones.” According to his representative, Marv Dauer, the beloved actor died after suffering a stroke. He was 66-years-old.
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Callahan’s ex-wife and former “All My Children” co-star, Eve LaRue, took to social media to share a touching tribute to the late actor. “[You’re] bigger than life, gregarious personality will leave a hole in our hearts forever. We are devastated-My great friend, co-parent partner, and loving father to Kaya,” LaRue wrote alongside a series of photos of Callahan.
She went on to say,
“That big belly laugh, bear hugs, bad puns, ability to harmonize to any song, great kitchen table singing-fests, and two-steppin’ bad (expletive)!”
In the tribute post, LaRue also wrote that she and her daughter Kaya, whom she shared with Callahan, are both devastated over the loss.
“Kaya and I are beyond broken-hearted, so stunned, sorry that my thoughts are a mess. You gave the best most beautifully written tributes, and I am at a complete loss for words right now for you,” the “CSI: Miami” actress wrote. She went on to say: “I hope Heaven has baseball and that your team always wins! The Yankees has just lost their biggest Fan.”
John Callahan will be missed.