Mexican-American actor Adan Canto, known for his roles in “Designated Survivor” and “The Cleaning Lady,” has passed away at 42 following a battle with appendiceal cancer. The actor, who transitioned from a music career in Mexico to Hollywood, died on Monday, January 8.
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Born in Ciudad Acuña, Coahuila, Mexico, and raised in Texas, Canto began his career as a singer and guitarist in Mexico City at 16. He shifted to acting after being scouted for a role in Kevin Williamson’s series “The Following” in 2013.
Canto gained recognition for his portrayal of Vice President-elect Aaron Shore in “Designated Survivor.” He also starred in “Mixology,” “Blood & Oil,” and as gangster Arman Morales in “The Cleaning Lady.” His film roles included the character Sunspot in “X-Men: Days of Future Past.”
Adan Canto is survived by his wife, Stephanie Ann Canto, and their two young children, Roman Alder, three, and Eve Josephine, one.
