Hollywood star Adan Canto dies after cancer battle, aged 42
Hollywood star Adan Canto has died following a battle with appendiceal cancer. He was 42.
Canto, who was a well-loved singer in Mexico before becoming a Hollywood star, died on Monday, reported Deadline.
He was best-known for his roles in The Cleaning Lady, The Following, X-Men: Days of Future Past and political thriller TV series Designated Survivor.
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Canton was married to sculptor Stephanie Lindquist and the couple shared two children, aged three and one, and was enjoying success as Arman Morales in The Cleaning Lady when he was diagnosed with cancer.
He was forced to step back from the role as his health deteriorated.
“Adan had a depth of spirit that few truly knew. Those who glimpsed it were changed forever,” Canto’s agents UTA, Entertainment360 and Viewpoint said. “He will be greatly missed by so many.”
Canto was also an accomplished director and directed two short movies in 2014 and 2020.
