How 'Days of Our Lives' said goodbye to John Aniston

John Aniston sailed into the sunset in his latest episode of Days of Our Lives.

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The latest look at the cleaning soap actor's legacy as Victor Kiriakis aired Monday on Peacock with a moving tribute to his 37th birthday on display

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The episode aired more than a month after Aniston died at the age of 89 on November 11.

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Aniston's final episode especially featured a redemption arc for her crime boss persona.

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The Christmas-themed episode featured a confrontation between Victor and his nephew Sonny (Zach Tinker)

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who tried to bring his ex-husband home for the holidays. But, Victor was not eager to let the former family member into his house.

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Later in the episode, Victor had an exchange of feelings. "I changed my thoughts because I have a heart of gold," he said

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The episode also delivered a highlight reel of great Aniston moments summing up Victor's nearly four-decade career.

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