Adan Canto, The actor from Narcos, Has passed away: Adan Canto, the actor known for his roles in The Cleaning Lady and Designated Survivor, passed away on Monday at the age of 42 due to appendiceal cancer. His publicist, Jennifer Allen, shared this sad news.
Adan, originally from Mexico and raised in Texas, was a talented actor and musician. He was currently working on the third season of the Fox series The Cleaning Lady when he left us. His publicist mentioned that he hadn’t started filming for the new season yet.
Adan Canto, The actor from Narcos, Has passed away
Apart from his recent roles, Adan was also recognized for his work in Designated Survivor, Narcos, and Blood and Oil. He even appeared in movies like X-Men: Days of Future Past and Agent Game.
The statement from Warner Bros. Television and FOX Entertainment expressed deep sorrow for the loss of Adan Canto. They highlighted his recent outstanding performance in The Cleaning Lady, praising his artistry, versatility, depth, and vulnerability.
Adan began his acting journey in 2009 with a Mexican TV series called “Estado de Gracia.” His big break in the U.S. came in 2013 with Fox’s “The Following,” where he acted alongside Keifer Sutherland.
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In addition to acting, Adan tried his hand at filmmaking, directing his first short film in 2014 titled Before Tomorrow. He was also part of the Netflix series Narcos and Season 1 of the ABC series Blood & Oil.
Adan’s passion for acting was evident in his words to Anthem Magazine in 2022, where he called it a “fun job” and a “great world to be a part of.” He expressed gratitude for slipping into this career and shared that he couldn’t stop enjoying it.
Survived by his wife, Stephanie Ann Canto, and their two young children, Roman Adler and Eve Josephine, Adan Canto leaves behind a legacy in the world of acting and filmmaking.
