“John Henry Matthew Reilly also known as Jack. The brightest light in the world has gone out,” Caitlin Reilly said in an Instagram post.
“Imagine the best person in the world. Now imagine him to be your father,” he wrote. “I’m so grateful it was mine.”
In a career that lasted more than 30 years, Reilly appeared in “As the World Turns,” “Sunset Beach,” “Passions” and “Dallas.” For 11 years, she acted as Sean Donely at “General Hospital.”
“The whole family of the General Hospital is heartbroken to learn of the passing of John Reilly,” the soap opera wrote on Twitter. “Our thoughts and prayers are addressed to your loved ones. Rest in peace.”
Reilly survives her five daughters, Caitlin told CNN.
“He was the greatest man in life,” he told CNN. “A real gentleman. Kind to everyone. And he loved his girls above all else.”