Adan Canto attends 2022 Fox Upfront on May 16, 2022 in New York City.Photo:Dia Dipasupil/Getty
Dia Dipasupil/Getty
ActorAdan Canto, best known for his work onThe Cleaning LadyandDesignated Survivor,has died.
Canto died following a private journey with appendiceal cancer, according toThe Wrap. He was 42 years old.
Adan Canto in the “Spousal Privilege” episode of ‘The Cleaning Lady’.FOX/Getty
FOX/Getty
Warner Bros. Television and FOX Entertainment also shared a statement in the wake of Canto’s death, expressing how they were “heartbroken” to learn of the devastating news.
“Most recently, he lit up the screen inThe Cleaning Ladywith a powerful performance that showcased his artistry, range, depth and vulnerability,” the statement continued. “This is an unfathomable loss, and we grieve alongside his wife Stephanie, their children and loved ones. We will miss Adan dearly.”
PEOPLE has reached out to Canto’s reps for comment.
Adan Canto in the pilot episode of ‘Designated Survivor’.Ben Mark Holzberg/Disney/Getty
Ben Mark Holzberg/Disney/Getty
He also played Arman Morales on Fox’s crime drama,The Cleaning Lady.The series is set to return for season 3 on March 5.
Behind the camera, Canto had directed and produced two short films,Before Tomorrowin 2014 andThe Shotin 2020, per hisIMDb page.
Prior to his career in Hollywood, Canto was a singer-songwriter in San Antonio, Texas and Mexico City, performing as the lead singer of the band Del Canto, according to The Wrap.
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Canto’slast social media postwas made in June 2022 as he celebrated Father’s Day. At the time, he shared a photo of himself posing appearing carefree while posing alongside his wife and their two children.
“Happy Father’s Day!” he wrote. “I’ve been blessed with mine.”
source: people.com
