John Callahan obit

John Callahan Dead: ‘Days of Our Lives’ Star Unexpectedly Dies at 66

He was not on the list.

John Callahan, famous for playing the roles of Edmund Grey on All My Children and Dr. Baker on Days of Our Lives, suddenly died on March 28, 2020. He was 66.

As reported by Soap Opera Network, Callahan died unexpectedly after suffering a massive stroke at his Palm Desert, California, home on Friday, March 27. “Paramedics responded to a call and rushed the actor to Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage, California where he was put on life support,” Soap Opera Network reported. On Saturday morning, he passed away.

Callahan was previously married to first wife Linda Freeman, with whom he shared two stepsons. After they divorced in 1995, he later tied the knot with actress and former All My Children co-star Eva LaRue in 1996. Together they had one daughter, Kaya Mckenna, who was born on December 6, 2001. Callahan and LaRue divorced in 2005.

A rep for Callahan said that the actor did not die from coronavirus, “but due to the current hospital safety regulations, the younger Callahan and LaRue were able to see the actor for a limited time before having to exit the hospital. They were then notified of Callahan’s passing shortly after midnight by phone.”

Ex-wife Eva LaRue said of his passing on Instagram, “We are extremely saddened and distraught over the loss of John. He was my great friend, co-parent and an amazing father to Kaya. The absence of his bigger than life, gregarious personality will leave a hole in our hearts forever. Words cannot express the shock and devastation we are feeling at this time. The Yankees just lost one of their greatest fans.”

Filmography

Film

Year       Title       Role       Notes    Ref.

1996      Marvin's Room Lance   

    Drama film directed by Jerry Zaks

1997      His and Hers       Scott      Independent comedy film written & directed by Hal Salwen         

2009      Lost in the Woods            Dan Rogers         Comedy film directed by Andrew James

2011      eCupid Mr. Hutchington               Romantic comedy film directed by J.C. Calciano

2014      Tentacle 8           Man in Towne Car            Mystery film written & directed by John Chi        

Zoe Gone             Dr. Phillips           Mystery film directed by Conor Allyn      

2017      Do It or Die         Harry Chaddick Drama film directed by Jorn Winther      

A Doggone Hollywood    TV Director         Family film written and directed by Jim Wynorski              

2018      A Doggone Adventure   Beeson Crowder               Family film directed by Tony Randel        

Upcoming            Loyalty Clyde     Thriller film directed by Michael Satchell (Completed)    

Television

Year       Title       Role       Notes    Ref.

1982      Seven Brides for Seven Brothers                Reporter              Episode: "Heritage" (S 1:Ep 14)  

1983      M.A.D.D.: Mothers Against Drunk Drivers              Officer Landers Made-for-TV Movie directed by William Graham               

Emerald Point N.A.S.      Lt. Jim Travers   Episode: "Episode 8" (S 1:Ep 8)  

The Mississippi French Episode: "G.I. Blues" (S 2:Ep 10)

Three's Company             Handsome socialite         Episode: "Now You See It, Now You Don't" (S 8:Ep 10)

1984      When She Says No           Peter Wheaton Made-for-TV Movie directed by Paul Aaron         

Emerald Point N.A.S.      Lt. Jim Travers   Episode: "Friends and Lovers" (S 1:Ep 20)             

Fantasy Island    Pete       Episode: "The Awakening of Love / The Impostor" (S 7:Ep 17)      

General Hospital               Leo Russell          Recurring

1984–85

1985      Hotel     Duncan Wingfield            Episode: "Saving Grace" (S 3:Ep 6)            

1986      Falcon Crest        Eric Stavros         Recurring

1986–88              

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson             Himself                 Episode: "3–416" (S 25:Ep 21)    

1987      Murder, She Wrote         Garrett Harper Episode: "Doom with a View" (S 4:Ep 11)              

1989      Days of Our Lives              Tyler Malone / Artie Doyle           April 1989          

Murder, She Wrote         Preston Howard                Episode: "Test of Wills" (S 6:Ep 9)             

Santa Barbara    Craig Hunt           Contract: August 9, 1989 – January 27, 1992       

1991      The Image Workshop     Host / Himself                   

1992      All My Children Edmund Grey     Contract: March 23, 1992 – May 12, 2005            

1994      21st Daytime Emmy Awards        Himself                 Television special directed by Roger Goodman

1995      22nd Daytime Emmy Awards      Himself / Presenter         Television special directed by Louis J. Horvitz      

Weddings of a Lifetime Himself / Host    Television special written and directed by Kathleen Murtha         

1997      Spin City               Edmund Grey     Episode: "My Life Is a Soap Opera" (S 2:Ep 8)       

77th Miss America Pageant          Host       Television special directed by Jeff Margolis          

1998      ABC Soaps' Most Unforgettable Love Stories        Edmund Grey    

    Made-for-TV Movie directed by Kathie Farrell and Nancy Stern

    Archival footage

2006      Desperate Housewives Stan       Episode: "Remember, parts 1 & 2" (S 2:Ep 23 & 24)          

Watch Over Me                Richard Porter   Recurring

2007      Bone Eater          Seth Pomeroy    Made-for-TV Movie written & directed by Bob Robertson             

2008      Cold Case             Bruce Donnelly '08          Episode: "The Dealer" (S 6:Ep 6)                

Days of Our Lives              Dr. Baker             Contract: November 24, 2008 – August 26, 2010               

2010      Dinocroc vs. Supergator                Charlie Swanson               Made-for-TV Movie written & directed by Andrew James   

The Bay                Det. Mackenzie Johnson               Main cast            

2015      Sharkansas Women's Prison Massacre    Carl        Made-for-TV Movie directed by Jim Wynorski     

2016      Ladies of the Lake            Tommy Nolan    Miniseries directed by Sonia Blangiardo

Documentaries and videos

Year       Title       Role       Notes    Ref.

1994      Daytime's Most Wanted: Men of Passion               Himself                 Videocassette  

2003      Biography            Edmund Grey