JEN'S FAMILY AT WAR 'It's like a real-life SOAP OPERA!’

THESE ARE THE DAYS THE ACTRESS HAS BEEN DREADING

- Karleigh Smith

Announcing the death of her father, John last week, Jennifer Aniston’s grief was clearly palpable.

The actress declared she would love her 89-year-old dad “until the end of time”, further describing him as “one of the most beautiful humans I ever knew”.

Jen’s touching words showed the progress the pair had made in repairing their relationship after John walked out on her late mother Nancy Dow when she was just 10.

It’s believed the star and her father spent most of their lives barely on speaking terms, until they reconciled at the start of the COVID pandemic.

New Idea understands that Jen’s sadness may soon turn to anger, as insiders expect her to become embroiled in a fight for John’s $14 million fortune.

Famous in his own right, John starred as the villainous Victor Kiriakis on the soap opera Days of Our Lives for 30 years.

After divorcing Nancy, he then married Sherry Rooney in 1984 and they welcomed son Alexander ‘AJ’ Aniston. They remained wed until John passed away.

Alex, 33, lives in Oakland, California, a punk-rock and anti-establishment haven. For many years, he resided in a ramshackle black van while travelling the California coast, scouring roadkill he would sell as art.