Sarah Michelle Gellar Posts Loving Tribute To The Late John Callahan

It’s often been said (and often debunked) that behind the scenes, soap operas are like a family. However, as far as Sarah Michelle Gellar is concerned, she had a familial-like bond with one of her former All My Children co-stars.

Sarah Michelle Gellar Pays Tribute

“Get past the horrible eyebrows on me and you will notice the incredibly handsome man, standing beside, me at my high school graduation,” Gellar wrote alongside a photo of John Callahan (ex-Edmund), her co-star from All My Children, the soap on which she played Erica’s (Susan Lucci) daughter, Kendall Hart.

“That’s #JohnCallahan or better know to me as GP (but why I called him that remains between us and those closest to him),” Gellar shares, adding, “He stepped into a lot of moments in my life because I didn’t have a father to be there. Johns greatest joy in his life, was when he had a daughter of his own @kaya_callahan.

“John left us this morning. I promise you GP just as you were there for me, I will always be there for smoosh (Kaya) and [Callahan’s ex-wife] @evalarue as well. I will tape a pic of you to my handheld mirror (that’s for you @kellyripa ) This is all too much, especially right now, but I want the world to know how much you meant to so many people. #RIPJohnCallahan.”

Emotional Responses

LaRue was deeply touched by her pal’s post. “Sooo Beautiful My sweet sister! I love you❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️,” LaRue posted. Another ex-AMC star also chimed in on Gellar’s emotional post. “No words still,” posted Kelly Ripa (ex-Hayley; host, Live with Kelly and Ryan).

“I’m just stunned Sarah,” responded Winsor Harmon, whose AMC character Del was paired romantically and left town with Kendall in 1995. “John was a man’s man with a big heart and I know he loved you dearly. Sending prayers and blessings. Love you God Bless🙏♥️.” Entertainment Hub sends sincere condolences to Callahan’s loved ones, friends, and fans at this difficult time.