Adan Canto's Wife Breaks Silence On His Death: 'See You Soon'

Adan Canto's Wife Breaks Silence On His Death: 'See You Soon'

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By Kelly Coffey-Behrens on January 11, 2024 at 12:00 PM EST

A few days after Adan Canto's death, his wife, Stephanie, broke her silence, telling her late husband she would "see him soon".

Adan Canto, known for his role in FOX’s series ‘The Cleaning Lady’ and Netflix’s ‘Narcos’, passed away earlier this week. He was 42.

A rep later confirmed that Canto passed away after a private battle with appendiceal cancer.

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Adan Canto's Wife Breaks Silence On His Death: 'See You Soon'
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“Adan had a depth of spirit that few truly knew. Those who glimpsed it were changed forever,” his rep said of the late actor.

“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.”

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Stephanie Canto Breaks Silence On Her Husband's Passing

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Days after Adan passed away, his wife took to social media, sharing a selfie she took of her and Adan, along with a passage from Mathew 6:19-21:

"'Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.' Mathew 6:19-21."

She concluded with, "Forever my treasure Adan, see you soon."

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Many flooded the comments section, sharing their condolences to the widow. "I am deeply sorry for your loss. Adan's memory will live on forever in your beautiful heart," one of her followers wrote, adding, "May God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. Sending hugs and prayers your way."

Another commented, "I am so deeply sorry for your loss, Stephanie, and your children. I hope they’ll be able to remember the great man that Adan was, you and your family are in millions of people's hearts."

A third wrote, "Our heart is with you and your two babies. May the strength of his love, his passion for his art, his congruency as a man be with you during these times."

They added, "I embrace you from afar. Grateful to have known him. A good man. All our light and love is yours tonight."

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Warner Bros. Television and FOX Entertainment Release Joint Statement On Adan Canto's Death

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As you may know, the late actor is also known for his roles in ‘X-Men: Days of Future Past’, ‘Designated Survivor’, and Netflix’s ‘Narcos’, but he first made his American acting debut in 2013 in the FOX crime thriller series ‘The Following', in which he starred alongside Kevin Bacon.

“We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Adan Canto. A wonderful actor and dear friend, we were honored to have him as part of the Warner Bros. Television and Fox Entertainment families since his U.S. debut in ‘The Following’ more than a decade ago,” both networks said in a joint statement.

The production networks added, “Most recently, he lit up the screen in ‘The Cleaning Lady’ with a powerful performance that showcased his artistry, range, depth and vulnerability.”

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