STATE OF MIND with MAURICE BENARD: JOHNNY WACTOR (REPOST)
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- Опубликовано: 22 июн 2024
- EPISODE REPOST: This week I'm joined by Johnny Wactor. You may know Johnny best from his current role on as Brando Corbin on General Hospital.
Johnny has also starred in the tv series' Siberia, Hollywood Girl, and the mini series The Passenger. He's also had roles in series such as NCIS, Army Wives and Criminal Minds.
Today we talk about how similarly share having a 'rage' inside of us that we're able to tap into when acting and how it could stem from childhood. We also discuss the loss of our fathers and how that impacted us, before diving into Johnny's' most recent storyline on General Hospital.
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I live in Los Angeles and what happened tore my heart apart. I’m also so angry that they have not caught the creeps who took his life. My heart goes out to his mother brothers friends . Just so very sad
thank you
Not only that, if they are illegals they are being protected
@@MBStateOfMind Mo, I hope u can reach out too Ryan Paevey very soon. He seems to be going through some stuff. See if u can get him on the show. Thanks
Thank you for posting this interview
So sorry this happened where you live. Local crime makes every day a little scary.
Rest in Peace with the Angels Johnny. 💛💛💛💛💛
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Thank you Maurice for reposting Johnny's time with you. He had a beautiful soul ❤
A Good Man, A Gentleman in every word of the meaning, Angel RIP 🙏🏽❤️
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WOW Maurice, even after the bright sunlight near the curtains was gone, the aura surrounding Johnny''s face remained. Giving God the Glory. Incredible.
In tears. Your intro was so spot-on. He was made of light. He was a spiritual soul and humble. He did glow. Thank you Maurice. This was difficult and good at the same time.
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I’m so sorry this young man is no longer here. He had so much to offer and it was stolen.
I’m glad you reposted this Maurice. I hoping they find whoever murdered him.
May he Rest In Peace.
Maurice I want to thank you for doing this tribute to Johnny Wactor . 😢 I was devastated when I heard of his senseless passing. He is truly in heaven with the angels. I loved him on General Hospital and State of Mind. He was definitely a hero and a beautiful soul who will be missed. 🙏❤️🇨🇦🇮🇹
Rest In Heaven, we've been missing you a lot... 🌹💙
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@@MBStateOfMind Whoopi would be great as your guest... Please 💙
Glad for this last glimpse of Johnny 🌷
R.I.P. Johnny Wactor.🕊️
Mo! That light around Johnny is unmistakable & so eerie now that he’s gone. But wow. He’s definitely being taken care of in Heaven. Thank you for reposting. 🙏🏻❤️
I never noticed the light/halo. It's so beautiful and bright. I guess it's a sign that he would be leaving this world. Rest in peace. You are now an angel 😇.
I’m so sorry for your loss. All of his family and friends. Everyone has only had such wonderful things to say about him. It’s not fair when such beloved, genuine, kind hearted people get taken so soon. What a tremendous loss for all who knew and loved him. 😢❤
God bless you Maurice and all the GH family. Y'all have helped me so much with your love and great storytelling. Johnny will be so missed and his heart lives on forever. Thanks dudes!!!
This hits so differently now. Thank you for reposting this... Rest Easy Johnny, gone too soon and very much missed ❤
Hi Maurice . Happy Sunday All.. RIP to Johnny 😢
This was wonderful. I couldn’t help but cry. He was a wonderful actor. It’s horrible that Johnny Wactor was murdered. He was so young. RIP Johnny 😢
So glad you started State of Mind, I believe it is helping so many people realize they are not alone! So sad what happened to Johnny Wactor, an amazing young man! Love and prayers to his Family and his GH Family ❤🙏🌹
I'm so glad u r replaying Johnny's episode like u did with Tyler's I saw it what u first aired it and I will rewatch it to see him and hear his voice again he was hero in real life not just on TV I Knew u would do something I'm sure it's been incredibly difficult for u especially since he killed while u were struggling I'm it made it worse r.i.p. Johnny your legacy will live on thru ur remarkable friends who have been working tirelessly to bring your killers justice
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@@MBStateOfMind so so sorry for the loss of your great friend and little brother,who told us all that, he looked up to u!! I'm so sorry for everything you've been going through these few weeks, I'm remembering u in my prayers, I know you will be ok. It's just hard when u keep losing your coworkers and friends like this,but I know u will be strong like always, and work thru everything, and we are always here for u, and also relying on u to be there for us every Sunday! Thanks Mo, for everything. 🙏🙏
There was a light behind him!!! It’s unbelievable!!! Thank you for reposting this!!! RIP!!!
Thank you Maurice for airing this again. Much appreciated ❤ Johhny was and still is an “angel”
Wow! What you said about his halo 😇 is just amazing!!! That isn’t coincidence 🙏🏼
Absolutely a sign from God he was leaving us real soon RIH 😢 Johnny Wactor you are a shining light 🙏🙏🙏
Have a great day everyone and Maurice
General Hospital should've left this beautiful man alone and continued his storyline!!! His exit was seriously not necessary at all. How do u kill Sasha baby and kill her husband too!!! How much pain do u inflict on one very young woman who is just starting her life? It never made sense and we the viewers hated that crazy idea. His acting career was just starting. If he stayed where he belonged and where we all loved him to be, he would not have to be working in a bar just to pay for those crazy expensive rents in LA. I guess the bosses have to live with it. I can just imagine what Sasha from GH, is going through in real life now, that's why we have heard from everyone except her!! Real heartbreak for her, twice!! I liked it when he showed up on the show, becos Sonny has a relative on the show that seemed like he was going to stay longer,since he just got married to settle down.......sorry about my rant Mo, but that's how I've felt about this whole thing. Hope u convey to Frank Valentini. Oh well.
I hear you but i think there are bigger pictures and stories and reasons why everything happens
I agree that some of the storylines which involve the character dying are literally depressing and unbelievable. Soaps are supposed to be drama not a nightmare. Now going through this with Finn is torture. I watch to escape and enjoy not be stabbed in the heart. If Frank is the one making these plot decisions, he’s just doing them for shock value not the fun that i used to live with Susan lucci. I enjoy Sonny when it’s not another crazy personality change.
There has been plenty of characters that didn't become permanent on GH. I wish all could have stayed. But that is part of the problem of being a actor/actress.
Well said. You are so right. Thankyou for saying how I feel too. ❤
RIP Johnny wactor
Hi Maurice, When you talk about the Halo around Johnny, he was a real Earth Angel. A very genuine, good kind, hearted soul, pure and genuine. What happened to him is so tragic in such a loss to many. Thank you for sharing this video with everyone.❤
R.I.P. Johnny you are so missed. What a gentleman 😊
Thank you so much for posting this. It was an honour to learn more about him.
That smile and laugh! I’ve watched this episode at least 5 times. I’m still in shock 😢 I hope his Daddy was waiting to greet him up there! ❤ so sorry this happened! I watched this one again that same day he passed! 🙏🏼❤️🩹♥️ from Ohio Thabks for having him on! Xoxo
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Thank you for reposting this. That halo is there for a reason❤❤❤
Thank you for this Maurice.
RIP Johnny. ❤❤❤
Glad to be here ♥️
So insightful! I need to apologize to my kids! The things I saw just from the two of you, really opened my eyes! Thank you! I’m so sad for your loss and everyone’s loss! He seemed like such a great person! 💖
This was a learning experience. There is nothing embarrasing about grief. It comes & goes when you least expect it. Thank you for re-posting this episode with Johnny Wactor. My thoughts & prayers are with him & his family & friends. Rest in Peace Johnny.
My thoughts and prayers continue on for those who were close to him.. What a wonderful person, he was! I see the halo!!!! 💙😇💙
I can't thank you enough for posting this. Johnny being taken in such a cruel way hurts us GH fans but nothing compares to those who truly knew him. Friends. Family. He's at peace i imagine being a light and a help in heaven as well. We need and he deserves justice. His talent his heart humbleness and goodness is his legacy. I've nothing but positive things about who he was offscreen. We need more like him and more like you Maurice.
Good video & Tribute to Johnny R I P Johnny he was a great actor
This is wonderful way to show love and appreciation to Johnny and his family and also shows class, courage and faith for you to do this repost and to be able to keep yourself together as we mourn this tragedy! Thoughts and prayers to you and his family and the cast and crew of GH!
Rest in peace, Johnny. I can see your halo. You are now an angel in heaven. Thank you for sharing his story again
RIP Johnny Wactor what a beautiful soul🙏❤❤❤
Condolences on the lost of your friend. I never met him but am still so upset he's gone myself. Most of all, condolences to his family.
I see the Bright light that's Surrounding Him. Its so Beautiful 😍
Thank you so much for sharing this video 😊
R.I.P. Johnny🙏💜
RIP Johnny. Thanks for reposting this Maurice. Such a shame to have his life cut short with such awful violence. My sympathies to you, the GH cast, his family, & friends. 💓🙏
6:39 Thank you MO for your tribute to Johnny. I’m watching now just like I watch you every Sunday. Johnny is glowing and that’s only something God can do through others. Your show has done so much good for me, I can’t even begin to tell you how much I appreciate your openness and willingness to share. I will bookmark Johnnys episode to rewatch as a reminder that God works through all of us in different ways. I pray for his family and law enforcement to find these cowards that felt they had the right to take an angels life ❤
Thank you for this, Maurice. After Johnny's death, I watched the original interview and was not surprised how down to earth he was. It can't be faked and he was the real deal. I also noticed the light behind him (which I thought was planned on your part). I never thought of it as a halo until your introduction to this replay. This interview, and the one with Steve and Bradford, show who Johnny was as a man. He is sorely missed and his words are haunting, now knowing what happened to him. RIP Johnny Wactor.
thank you
A tribute to a beautiful man! What a great actor! So sad to loose this man ! A senseless act! God bless him! R.i p 😢😢I hope 🙏
❤rewatching this again first time I connected it to my flatscreen tv then now my iPhone 😢❤😢❤thanks again Maurice- Johnny’s dad age 57 was a young age and 35 year old Johnny 😢❤-Grief 😢love u both - great deep interview thanks
Johnnys with his dad now. Oh how wonderful that reunion was. God i wanna cry hearing him talk about his dad. I lost mine in 98. He spoiled me rotten. I became a severe alcoholic. Im 17 years sobriety. But i did his eulogy with a few shots of vodka. I always loved the song by Bette Midler. So did my dad. " Wind beneath my wings." Reciting part of that song made me bawl my eyes out. My oldest stood up at the podium with me. I was shaking. The 21 gun salute sent me over the edge. Hes buried with all the soldiers at the soldiers and sailors home. I sit on his grave when i go there and just talk to him. I miss him every day.
Aaww so sorry! Take comfort in the fact that they all can see and hear us, even though we can't see them in person anymore, so he hears u.
Oh he will be miss. He was such a fantastic actor. Rest in Peace.
Maurice, I didn't see the first interview, State of Mind, with Johnny Wactor. I am so glad you posted it again. I loved his character on GH and was so sad when he was killed on the show. But I was devastated when he was killed during a senseless robbery. Looking at the interview brought back the tears because this time it was for real. It was amazingly astonishing seeing that light around his face, Foreshadow of things to come. But we never thought it would be something so devastating, RIP Johnny, "You are Gone, but not Forgotten 🌹
Rest in Heaven Johnny ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Posting it is a tribute to his memory… thank you!
I'm so glad you replayed this. What a horrible tragedy. Senseless loss of a beautiful life. I hope that you are doing better Maurice. 🙏🙏
RIP! Johnny ! Great Actor and everyone who talks of him speaks of him as a genuine man ! He was from my 2nd home place ! My father had a church down from Summerville and had very close friends in Summerville ! Their children were age of Johnny … pretty sure went school with him .. youngest one … The evil took a great human , son and actor
away … ! 🙏🙏🙏🙏
🕊🕊🕊🙏🏾Rip Johnny 🕊 👑🕊
Wonderful interview with Johnny, Maurice.
He was in my film back in 2015 and he was so down to earth, professional and a joy to work with. He stood out and could light up a room with his talent, kindness and mesmerizing good looks.
He will be missed by us all. I do believe his is in Heaven with his dad and the lord having a blast. 🙏🏻
I am glad you reposted this. I noticed the halo the first time you posted this. Felt it very angelic. RIP Johnny. So tragic. I hope they catch those horrid people who ended his life.
Thank you for reposting this. This was a beautiful interview made tragic by Johnny’s ghastly murder. He really does look angelic with the light behind him like that. He seemed like such a good guy. My condolences to all who had the pleasure to know him.
Rest in Peace Johnny Wactor! You were Special! You will be Missed ! 🙏💕💕
Justice for Johnny🙏🏾💔🙏🏾
May he RIP!
Love our SC guy❤when Johnny was first on GH I walked on Wal Mart & saw a life size advertizement of him* it was amazing.He did so many things in his short life.Remembering him with love.Thanks GH & STOM *MB for bringing him into our lives.xoxoxo. 💛💛💛RiP
He is always on my mind. Not that it would bring him back, but I truly wish his murderers would be caught already!!! May he always rest in the sweetest peace. He is so missed! And I love what you said in the beginning, Maurice ❤️
A true tragedy, and all he was trying to do was protect his co-worker. Hope when they find the trash that killed him justice is served. When it comes to people who would murder in cold blood like that, my dad used to say "don't worry sweetheart hell ain't half full yet" RIP Johnny
There is no justice for a mothers heart, she can’t have her beloved son back. Sorry momma💔Much love.
The sick part is if they are illegals they will be protected. The California laws suck
Rest In Peace, Johnny. My heart goes out to his family, friends and GH family. Heaven has gained an angel!
I pray those that did this are caught!! Johnny deserves JUSTICE as does his family! I had always hoped Brando would be brought back. He was amazing..
Good Evening Blessings ❤️🙏🏽☕️
Thank you so much for sharing this one today. A side of Johnny I didn’t know. So sad what happened to him. Great topic and great knowledge. Something I can relate to.
R.I.P. he will be missed. 😢😢
Thanks so much for reposting him he was such and amazing actor yes he looked like Steve McQueen ❤ RIH Johnny Wactor you are truly missed thanks Maurice ❤
So sad 😢! Rest In Peace!
Happy anniversary Maurice Bernard
I was so shocked and saddened by what happened to Johnny Wactor. My heart goes out to the whole GH family.
😫😭 I wish this wasn’t true I loved him so much on gh
Such a good person, taken way too soon. Rest in peace, Johnny!❤
Oh Maurice I am in tears. What an incredible heartfelt conversation between two friends who just happen to be actors. Hearing how Johnny struggled to do the work to find his inner peace and tame his beast was so enlightening. The talk about dads and forgivess was very powerful. I had an alcholic dad too. It was a tough child hood. Mom was very codependent. They did the best they could but it wasn't enough. My dad had just finished some serious treatment before he died of pancreatic cancer at age 64. The whys haunted me until i realized my dad was no longer suffering. How you were able to talk to your dad was truly a blessing. How Johnny was sorting out his struggles with his dad was a blessing too. Your tips for Johnny's acting future really crushed me. He would never get to use them. I am sure someone out there needed to hear that for their career or just coping with life. So sorry for the loss of this beautiful soul. He too is no longer suffering.
🙏 Rest In Peace Johnny 🙏😢💔 My 3rd time watching this and doubt it will be my last. Such a wonderful interview and such a beautiful person ❤ Thank you for reposting this, Maurice 🙏❤
I watched it again even though it was difficult at first and it was helpful for me. I related to what he said about his Dad’s death except my brother was the one judging me for not crying. I was numb inside on that day. He lashed out and said some hurtful things to the family. To my mom and sister. I’m so glad he can see his dad at least. His murder was senseless.
I notice that halo around him too. What a handsome man he was. R.I.P.
My dad passed away in 2019 abs 21 days before he passed he was able to do a podcast with a family friend. He always wanted to have his own show so he could tell all his stories from being a baseball coach to electrician to hunter to a family man. He spoke of his his mom would spank him with paddles and whip with a belt after his dad died when he was 12 and my grandma.. his mom said the sane thing to him as a child. This hurts me more than it hurts you. He said he was always worried about becoming a parent because he didn't want to do the same thing. But he wasn't like that at all. He broke the cycle. Im bipolar and dealing with my moods as a kid he was amazing and never hit me or my brother he said he wanted to have his own family be different. I wish he was alive still to have listened to this show. Thank you for all of these sites they seriously are so helpful. Much love and RIP johnny! You were such a great actor and will be forever missed
I love the honesty you n
Both shared about your childhood. My heart breaks for his family, friends, and colleagues. Thank you Maurice for being down to earth and just showing the empathy towards others and sharing this with so many you can honestly help in turn. I hope his father received him and gave him the peace he needed when he stood at Heaven's gates. You could see how much his heart was grieving talking about the things he didn't get to do on earth with his father. Now he's in Heaven with both his fathers. Rest in eternal happiness Johnny. May you always protect your family that still needs you, your friends and coworkers. You're an angel 😇.
What a good person, a life cut way too short 💔😢🙏
What a sad end to what would have been a beautiful life.❤❤❤
Amen, Mr. Benard. Thank you for sharing these beautiful memories as a tribute to your friend ... All of his family and friends, those of you who knew him and loved him, are grieving a very real loss ... You each are poorer and our hearts go out to you in your grief and our thoughts and prayers are with you ... but thank God that Johnny is richer and is under God's wings where he is safe and secure for always ... nothing can separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus !!!
Love Johnny’s laugh, Mo needs to let his out whole heartedly once in awhile. I wish I could laugh like that. I can’t remember the last time I laughed like that!! 💜Johnny, you will be missed by many!
Uuuuu that belly laugh he let out, sealed the whole interview for me!! And he always had the most beautiful smile too,,that Ben Affleck kind of beautiful wholesome smile! Rest in peace handsome Johnny. Don't worry, those criminals will start flapping their gums soon!
@@sos9020 they always do, thank goodness they are always fools with an ego and can’t help but tell on themselves…
Heartbreaking!! Those who did it life or death sentence!!! He died senslesly, was a real life hero, tears for him❤️👍🇨🇦🥲🥲
Rest in peace
What a beautiful man johnny Wactor. I see the halo. Omg. The angels wanted him. He was a great actor as Brando. He married Sasha and oh what a sweet , wonderful couple on GH. God bless you Johnny. Your also a hero. You saved your workers life. The animal came out In you when those animals shot you. I pray they find them. Or they think every moment of their life knowing they took an amazing man. And the guilt will eat them up. And they will confess. 🙏🙏🙏 thankyou for putting this up maurice. I love you much on GH. You are playing your life right now on the show. ❤
Absolutely I see the Halo too ❤
Maurice, thanks for re-posting this. RIP Johnny. I pray they catch these creeps soon.
Beautiful ❤💔🙏🏼
I don't think I can watch it again, but if it helps someone so be it.
❤❤ thank you for resharing this 🥲❤️
Johnny was wonderful acting he always seemed very genuine with Sasha and we lost a lovely talented guy
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Thank you Maurice for having Johnny on, I go and watch Tyler on state of mind. I wish u had Billy Miller on. 3 great guys gone too soon.
Watched the original post and will likely watch this again. Sending out good positive thoughts to Maurice.
Aww, RIP Mr. Wactor ❤
I did see a Halo on him he was a great actor died way to soon😢 he will be miss I likewise you said at beginning and at the end 😊
I have a photo of my husband with halo, And an angel he was... 2 mos after photo he had an automobile accident, (broken neck) almost died twice in 2 weeks.. 4.5 mos and $1.4 Mill later he walked out of hospital with a walker. 1 year later he was back to coaching pro tennis players around the world, walking with a cane.. sadly 27 years later he passed away from the C word... he's in one of the USTA's Tennis Hall of Fame in St Louis where he was born.. made it to # 91 in the world dreadlocks and all (another sad long story).. HALOs😮 💪🏻💙
I just finished your book. It was great.
Rest in peace 🪦 Johnny
GH fans have been through the wringer lately. RIP sweet guy.