X-Men and Designated Survivor star Adan Canto has died aged 42.
Sky News reports the Mexican actor, who played Sunspot in X-Men: Days Of Future Past, died of appendiceal cancer and kept his diagnosis private.
Publicist Jennifer Allen issued a statement: "Adan had a depth of spirit that few truly knew. Those who glimpsed it were changed forever. He will be greatly missed by so many."
Kiefer Sutherland, who starred alongside Canto in Designated Survivor, said in an Instagram post: "It seems lately I have had to make too many posts like this one, but I am heartbroken by the loss of Adan Canto. He was such a wonderful spirit. As an actor his desire to do well, to be great, and then do better, was truly impressive and he will be greatly missed. I am also heartbroken for his wife, Steph and his two young children. Adan, may you rest in peace."
Canto made his TV debut in the 2009 Mexican series, Estado De Gracia, before starring in American drama series The Following in 2013 alongside Kevin Bacon. His most notable roles were as Aaron Shore in Designated Survivor, Colombian politician Rodrigo Lara Bonilla in Narcos, and the mutant Sunspot in X-Men: Days Of Future Past. He also appeared in Halle Berry's directorial debut, Bruised.
In an Instagram post, Berry said: “I don’t have the words just yet…. but my dear sweet friend Adan just gained his wings. Forever, forever in my heart.”
Co-star Maggie-Q said: “Beautiful friend…. You are the level of person that Hollywood didn’t even deserve. Kindness and warmth and generosity of spirit- total dedication to your family, and ALWAYS doing the right thing. No one had your moral compass nor did they even come close. I don’t understand this. Anyone who knew you was a lucky one. That’s all I do know.”
Canto had been starring as Arman Morales in Fox crime drama series The Cleaning Lady, which is currently filming its third season. "He'll always be our Arman," Fox posted on Twitter/X. "Adan Canto, your memory will be cherished forever."
He'll always be our Arman. ❤️ Adan Canto, your memory will be cherished forever.
— FOX (@FOXTV) January 9, 2024
We grieve alongside Adan's family, friends, and fans. pic.twitter.com/PJI8EZEMOb
Canto is survived by his wife, Stephanie Ann Canto, and two children, Roman Alder, three, and Eve Josephine, 18 months. "Forever my treasure Adan, see you soon," his wife wrote on Instagram.
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