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Adan Canto, best known to TV audiences for his roles on The Cleaning Lady and Designated Survivor, has died at the age of 42.

"Actor Adan Canto died on Jan. 8, 2024, of appendiceal cancer," Canto's publicist, Jennifer Allen, confirmed in a statement to TVLine. "Adan had a depth of spirit that few truly knew. Those who glimpsed it were changed forever. He leaves behind his wife, best friend and creative partner Stephanie Ann Canto as well as his two greatest works of art, Roman Alder, three-and-a-half years of age, and Eve Josephine, one-and-a-half years of age. He will be greatly missed by so many."

According to our sister site Deadline, Canto's diagnosis did not allow for him to return to Fox's The Cleaning Lady when production on Season 3 got underway in December - though it was expected that he'd rejoin his co-stars and reprise his role as gangster Arman Morales later this season. The show will reportedly pay tribute to Canto with a memorial card during the Season 3 premiere, airing Tuesday, March 5, at 8/7c.

[lgfan]

It is tragic since he was so young and had small children.  May he RIP.

[meallen616]

[Spacrazy]

Adan was a fine, young actor with a built in future and he will be sorely missed. My family will be in prayer for his family.

[SaveTheTurtles]

Very sad and so young.

[AngelPuppy1]

That's terrible.  He was so young and what a great tragedy for his wife and young children and whole family.  I did watch The Cleaner and thought he was very handsome.  I didn't know his name, so at first I didn't realize who he was.  I had never heard of this particular type of cancer.  Very, very sad.

[lenapecci]

How very sad. So young at 42. May he rest in peace. 

I only knew him for the Cleaning Lady. I show I watch weekly. I can't imagine how the show will proceed without him. He was intregal to the story.   

[Estellee]

RIP Adano Canto 

[Cakers3]

I remember Adan in The Following and in Designated Survivor.

While I found The Cleaning Lady a tad unrealistic Adan was perfect in his role and kept my interest.

RIP☹️

[Estellee]

I can't imagine The Cleaning Lady without him, such a big part of the show.