Cleaning Lady, X-Men and Netflix star Adan Canto dies of cancer aged 42

09 January 2024 , 20:17

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Adan Canta has died aged 42 (Image: FOX via Getty Images)

Hollywood star Adan Canto has died of cancer of the appendix at the age of 42.

The Mexican-American actor was best known for his role as gangster Arman Morales in Fox's drama series The Cleaning Lady, in which he featured in the first two seasons. Due to health reasons, he was unable to film the upcoming third season, but had intended to rejoin the cast.

He also featured as Aaron Shore in Designated Survivor, as well as Sunspot in 2014 superhero film X-Men: Days of Future Past, and Paul Torres in Fox's The Following. Other shows on his impressive CV included Netflix 's Narcos. His representatives confirmed his death in a statement, saying: "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."

Before he made the switch to become a star in Hollywood, Adan embarked on a career as a singer and guitarist. He was born in Coahuila, Mexico, and raised in Texas, before he tried to make a name in the music industry at 16, heading to Mexico City. Soon after, however, he made the transition into acting and initially started on local commercials. When talent scouts noticed his potential, he was then given the opportunity to take on a role in the 2013 series The Following.

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Adan Canto and Élodie Yung in The Cleaning Lady (FOX Image Collection via Getty Images)

He also tried his hand in filmmaking, directing his first short film in 2014. In 2020, he followed this up with a Western that also featured Theo Rossi.

Following the news of his death, fans were quick to share their devastation on Twitter, now X. One user wrote alongside a video from on set of The Cleaning Lady: "Just want to cry watching this video, Adan Canto deserved the world."

Another added: "I’m so f***ing heartbroken. Adan Canto was one of my favourite actors. Fell in love with him the moment he walked on the screen as Arman Morales. Literal irreplaceable talent.Thoughts to his family and #TheCleaningLady fam."

Adan filmed the first two seasons of The Cleaning Lady (FOX Image Collection via Getty Images)

And a third echoed the words, saying: "This just knocked the breath out of my body. I am STUNNED and borderline hyperventilating. F*** cancer for taking far too many greats and so young too. RIP Adan Canto. What a tremendous talent. My heart aches for his loved ones."

Adan is survived by his wife, Stephanie Ann Canto, and their children, Roman Alder, three, and Eve Josephine, one.

Jamie Roberts