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Adan Canto, star of X-Men: Days of Future Past and Designated Survivor, has died aged 42.
The Mexican singer and actor died of appendiceal cancer on Monday, after opting to keep his diagnosis private.
His publicist, Jennifer Allen, told the Associated Press on Tuesday "he will be greatly missed by so many."
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"Adan had a depth of spirit that few truly knew," Allen said. "Those who glimpsed it were changed forever."
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Canto's other credits include the TV show The Cleaning Lady and movies Agent Game and 2 Hearts.
What is Appendiceal Cancer?
As cited on the National Cancer Institute's (NCI) website, appendiceal cancer grows from cells that make up the appendix.
It is a rare form of cancer, with the NCI saying that "it has been thought to affect about 1 or 2 people per 1 million per year."
The appendix, a small pouch of tissue in the abdomen, is part of the intestines and colon, and appendiceal cancer emerges when cells in the appendix mutate and grow out of control. There are two main types of appendiceal cancer: epithelial appendiceal cancer and neuroendocrine appendiceal cancer.
The NCI's website says that it is a cancer that can spread to different parts of the abdomen directly from the appendix. Although less common, appendiceal cancer can also spread through lymph nodes to areas outside the abdomen.
Support from colleagues
An outpouring of love and support from Canto's colleagues and fans has hit the internet, with many unable to believe that the star has died so young.
FoxTV shared an image of Canto on X, formerly Twitter, with the caption: "He'll always be our Arman. Adan Canto, your memory will be cherished forever. We grieve alongside Adan's family, friends, and fans."
Canto appeared in two seasons of The Cleaning Lady, which was produced by Fox, as Arman Morales.
Actress Ginger Gonzaga also took to X to share her thoughts: "#adancanto was such a sweet soul…He loved his family so much & he was a lovely artist and a good egg. Im grateful for people like him in our industry & I'm sad for everyone's loss. Thanks for being you, Adan. "
His X-Men co-star Halle Berry opened up on Instagram about her shock: "I don't have the words just yet.... but my dear sweet friend Adan just gained his wings. Forever, forever in my heart."
Kiefer Sutherland shared a black and white image of the pair laughing while on the set of Designated Survivor and said: "It seems lately I have had to make too many posts like this one, but I am heartbroken by the loss of Adan Canto. He was such a wonderful spirit. As an actor his desire to do well, to be great, and then do better, was truly impressive and he will be greatly missed. I am also heartbroken for his wife, Steph and his two young children. Adan, may you rest in peace."
Other heartfelt messages have been shared online by his wife Stephanie Ann Canto and actors such as Maggie Q, Elodie Yung and LaMonica Garrett.
Newsweek has contact Adan Canto's publicist via email for the statement.
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