Wayne Northrop, best known for his work in TV dramas 'Days of Our Lives' and 'Dynasty,' died Friday, his publicist confirmed to The Times. The actor was 77.

The Sumner native died Friday at age 77 from Alzheimer’s Disease at the Motion Picture and Television Woodland Hills Home in Southern California, according to his publicist. According to his wife, Lynn Herring Northrop, the actor was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s about six years ago.

Wayne Northrop, best known for his acting roles on Days of Our Lives and Dynasty, has died. He was 77. The actor died in Los Angeles at the Motion Picture and Television Woodland Hills Home on Friday,