Wayne Northrop, an actor known for playing Roman Brady on Days of Our Lives, died on Friday, November 29th. He was 77 years old.

Northrop died at the Motion Picture and Television Woodland Hills Home, his representative said in a statement.

The actor’s wife, Lynn Herring Northrop, said in a statement that Wayne Northrop “was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease six years ago.”

“He took his last breath in the arms of his family,” she said.

“Wayne touched so many people with his sense of humor and wit. “I am a 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,” she added.

Northrop first appeared in Days of Our Lives in 1981. Until 1984 and again between 1991 and 1994 he played the role of Roman, a detective and member of the Brady family. His character had a memorable romance with Marlena Evans, played by Diedre Hall.

Northrop attended Hall’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony in May 2016 and posed for photos with Hall and Josh Taylor, who began playing Roman in 1997.

Northrop also appeared on “Dynasty” as the Carrington family’s chauffeur, Michael Culhane. He also played Rex Stanton in “Port Charles,” which also starred his wife as Lucy Coe. Additional credits include “The Waltons,” “Baretta” and more.

In addition to his work as an actor, Northrop ran a cattle ranch in Raymond, California, which he managed and cared for with his wife.