Adan Canto; Halle Berry.Photo:getty (2)
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Halle Berryis honoringAdan Canto, who died on Monday at the age of 42.
The actress, 57, took to hersocial media accountsTuesday afternoon with a tribute for her lateX-Mencostar.
“I don’t have the words just yet…. but my dear sweet friend Adan just gained his wings. Forever, forever in my heart 🕊️ 🤍," Berry wrote alongside a close-up photo of Canto.
She also added the post to her Instagram story with a gray heart emoji hovering over his picture.
Berry and Canto worked together most recently in the 2020 MMA dramaBruised,which was Berry’s directorial debut. Canto played the role of Desi, Berry’s character’s manager and boyfriend.
They also both appeared inX-Men: Days of Future Pastin 2014 where she played the mutant Storm and he played Sunspot.
Canto was also known for playing Aaron Shore in the ABC political thrillerDesignated Survivorfrom 2016-2018. His costars took to social media to express their grief and remember the actor.
“’m completely lost for words. He was the strongest person I know in every sense of the word and I am so angry that this happened,“Italia Ricci wrote.“F–k cancer.”
“Beautiful friend…. You are the level of person that Hollywood didn’t even deserve,“added Maggie Q, who also starred on the show. “Anyone who knew you was a lucky one.”
Kal Penn echoed his costars, writing, “Absolutely heartbreaking to lose Adan Canto. He was so genuine and warm, immensely talented; such a good person who was simultaneously calm and motivating. And funny. He was very, very funny. I’m so lucky to have known him. My heart goes out to Steph, the kids, and the whole family.”
Oliver Hudson, who starred with Canto on The Cleaning Lady paid tribute as well. “I only knew Adan for 2 years but it was enough to know what an amazing friend, father and man he was. Wow did he loved his family. We would spend so much time talking about our kids and what kind of people they might become,“Hudson shared. “I’m truly devastated. Love you my man.”
Canto, who began his career as a musician in Mexico before becoming a Hollywood actor, died after a battle with appendiceal cancer, which he kept out of the public eye, according toDeadline.
Warner Bros. Television and FOX Entertainment also shared a statement saying they were “heartbroken” to learn of the actor’s death.
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“Most recently, he lit up the screen inThe Cleaning Ladywith a powerful performance that showcased his artistry, range, depth and vulnerability,” the statement continued. “This is an unfathomable loss, and we grieve alongside his wife Stephanie, their children and loved ones. We will miss Adan dearly.”
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He also played Arman Morales on Fox’s crime dramaThe Cleaning Lady. The series is set to return for season 3 on March 5, but Canto did not take part in filming, according toDeadline.
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Behind the camera, Canto also directed and produced two short films,Before Tomorrowin 2014 andThe Shotin 2020.
source: people.com
