John Gabriel, Emmy nominated ‘Ryan’s Hope’ star, dead at 90

John Gabriel, the salt-and-pepper-haired actor famed for playing domineering Dr. Seneca Beaulac on ABC’s soap opera “Ryan’s Hope” for more than a decade, has died. The Daytime Emmy nominee was 90.

His daughter, “Lost” actress Andrea Gabriel, confirmed his passing — although no cause of death has been revealed at this time. “It is with an unspeakably heavy heart that I share the news of my father’s passing,” Andrea, 42, posted to Instagram. “John Gabriel was my hero, my role model, and my champion, but above all, my daddy … I will love you forever.”