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Wayne Northrop, who originated the role of Detective Roman Brady days of our lives, has died. He was 77 years old. Northrop said he was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease six years ago to a statement from People. “He took his last breath in the arms of his family,” wrote his wife, actress Lynn Herring Northrop. “Husband of 43 years, the best father ever to his two sons, Hank and Grady, and a rancher who loved his cows and was a friend to many.” Herring Northrop also thanked the Motion Picture and Television Home “for being so “Took great care of him.”

Northrop was born in Sumner, Washington in 1947. Apart from his roles on days of our lives, He is known for his role as chauffeur Michael Culhane dynasty and Rexford “Rex” Stanton continued Port Charles. He married Lynn Herring in 1981. In addition to acting, the Northrops owned a cattle ranch and devoted their time to wildlife conservation and environmentally friendly farming.

Wayne Northrop was one of three men who played Roman Brady on the long-running soap opera. He played the role from 1981 to 1984 until he seemingly died in his brother Bo’s arms. Someone believed to be Roman Brady (but actually the mysterious John Black) was played by Drake Hogestyn from 1986 to 1991. Northrop returned to days as the real Roman Brady in 1991 and played the role until he supposedly died again in 1994. In 1997, Roman came back from the dead again, this time played by Josh Taylor. Northrop is the second Roman Brady to die this year, as Hogestyn died in September.