John Aniston died at the age of 89

John Aniston, the Emmy-winning star of the daytime soap opera "Days of Our Lives"

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The actor's daughter posted a tribute to him Monday morning on Instagram,

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Jennifer Aniston wrote that her father had died on Friday, The Veteran's Day.

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John Aniston served in the U.S. Navy. He was 89 years old.

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I am so grateful that you went soaring into the heavens in peace — and without pain. An d on 11/11 no less! You always had perfect timing. That number will forever hold an even greater meaning for me now."

John Aniston's acting credits included "Search for Tomorrow," "The West Wing" and "Gilmore Girls."

But he was best-known for his long-running role on "Days of Our Lives" as family patriarch Victor Kiriakis, the former drug lord who goes on to found the powerful Titan Industries.

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In 2017, his work on "Days of Our Lives" brought him an Emmy nomination for best supporting actor in a drama series.

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