Mexican actor Aidan Canto, best known for X-Men: Days of Future Past, dies at 42

Mexican singer and actor Adán Canto is best known for his roles in x-Men: Days of Future Past And agent game as well as TV series cleaning lady, has died. He was 42 years old.

Publicist Jennifer Allen told The Associated Press that Canto died from appendiceal cancer and chose to keep his diagnosis private.

Allen wrote in a statement, “Adan had a depth of soul that few knew. Those who glimpsed it were forever changed.” “He will be greatly missed by many people.”

Born in Ciudad Acuña, Coahuila, Mexico, and raised in Texas, Canto began his career at the age of 16, when he left home for Mexico City to work as a singer-songwriter. She then began acting and made her TV debut in the 2009 Mexican series state of grace, His American debut later came in Kevin Williamson’s 2013 Fox drama series FollowingWhich starred Kevin Bacon.

His notable roles include newly-elected Vice President Aaron Shor designated survivorOn the Colombian politician Rodrigo Lara Bonilla Narcosand mutant sunspot x-Men: Days of Future Past, Canto starred in Halle Berry’s directorial debut, Injuryas well as agent game,

He also directed his first short film in 2014 and a provocative western short film starring Theo Rossi in 2020.

Canto was playing the role of Armand Morales in Fox cleaning lady At the time of his death, it was currently filming its third season. He was unable to participate in the production due to his illness but was expected to rejoin later in the season.

Canto’s smile was wide and laughter was strong. His friends said he also had a sensitivity and humility that were incompatible with the large body and square jaw of a leading man.

Kiefer Sutherland, who starred with Canto designated survivorshared a tribute on his Instagram page.

Sutherland shared a photo of the two of them on set, writing in the caption, “It seems like I’ve had to do a lot of posts like this lately, but I’m saddened by the death of Aidan Canto. He was a wonderful soul.” ” ,

“His desire to do good as an actor, to become great and then do better was truly impressive and he will be greatly missed. I’m also very sad for his wife Steph and their two young children. Aden, may you rest in peace Can peace.”

Canto is survived by his wife, Stephanie Ann Canto, and two children, Roman Elder, 3, and Eve Josephine, 18 months.

“Forever my treasure Aden, see you soon,” his wife wrote on her Instagram account.