Adan
Canto
Death:
Adan
Canto,
known
for
his
roles
in
various
acclaimed
films
and
shows
such
as
the
superhero
film
X-Men:
Days
of
Future
Past,
the
political
drama
series
Designated
Survivor,
the
drama
series
Narcos,
and
the
crime
drama
series
The
Cleaning
Lady,
passed
away
on
January
8
at
the
age
of
42
after
a
brave
battle
with
Appendiceal
cancer.
Born
in
Mexico
and
raised
in
Texas,
Canto
left
his
home
at
16
to
pursue
a
career
in
music.
He
wrote
songs
for
numerous
Mexican
TV
shows
and
films,
initiating
his
acting
journey
with
a
few
commercials.
His
American
television
debut
came
with
the
drama
series
The
Following
in
2013,
after
which
he
went
on
to
feature
in
several
movies
and
shows.
The
late
actor
ventured
into
directing,
making
his
debut
with
the
short
film
Before
Tomorrow
in
2014.
Another
of
his
shorts,
The
Shot,
earned
several
festival
awards
for
Best
Narrative
Short
Film
in
2020.
In
a
joint
statement,
Warner
Bros.
Television
and
Fox
Entertainment
expressed
their
sorrow,
stating,
"We
are
heartbroken
to
learn
of
the
passing
of
Adan
Canto.
A
wonderful
actor
and
dear
friend,
we
were
honored
to
have
him
as
part
of
the
Warner
Bros.
Television
and
Fox
Entertainment
families
since
his
U.S.
debut
in
The
Following
more
than
a
decade
ago."
The
statement
continued,
"Most
recently,
he
lit
up
the
screen
in
The
Cleaning
Lady
with
a
powerful
performance
that
showcased
his
artistry,
range,
depth
and
vulnerability.
This
is
an
unfathomable
loss,
and
we
grieve
alongside
his
wife
Stephanie,
their
children
and
loved
ones.
We
will
miss
Adan
dearly."
Adan
Canto
is
survived
by
his
wife,
Stephanie
Ann
Canto,
and
their
two
children,
Roman
Alder
and
Eve
Josephine.
May
his
soul
rest
in
peace!