Remembering Adan Canto: A Tribute from Stephanie Ann Canto
Stephanie Ann Canto, wife of the late actor Adan Canto, bravely speaks out for the first time since his tragic passing due to appendiceal cancer Her heartfelt words and unwavering love for her late husband will forever remain a cherished treasure
Adan Canto's wife, Stephanie Ann Canto, honored her late husband with a touching Instagram post. Quoting Bible verse Matthew 6:19-21, she reflected on the importance of storing up treasures in heaven rather than on earth.
She added a broken heart emoji, writing, “Forever my treasure Adan, see you soon.”
Adan died on Monday, January 8, after a private battle with appendiceal cancer. He was 42.
Adan possessed a profound spirit that only a few were fortunate enough to truly understand. Those who had the opportunity to see it were deeply impacted," his representatives at UTA, Entertainment360, and Viewpoint expressed in a statement to Deadline on Tuesday. "He will be deeply missed by many."
Alongside Stephanie, Adan is also survived by their two children: Roman Alder, 3, and Eve Josephine, 21 months.
Courtesy of Stephanie Canto/Instagram
Adan shared a joyful moment with his family in his latest June 2022 post, as they all lounged on a picnic blanket. "Happy Father's Day! I am truly blessed," he expressed on Instagram.
Adan began his career as a singer-songwriter in Mexico before making the transition to the U.S. He has appeared in several series and films, such as The Following, X-Men: Days of Future Past, and Blood & Oil. Adan is most recognized for his role as vice presidential candidate Aaron Shore in Designated Survivor. He also starred in the 2020 film Bruised, marking Halle Berry’s directorial debut.
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"I am at a loss for words... but dear friend Adan has passed away. Forever in my heart," wrote 57-year-old Berry, sharing a close-up photo of the late actor on Instagram. (Aside from Bruised, the two had worked together on X-Men, with Berry as Storm and Adan as Sunspot.)
Adan most recently had a role in the Fox series The Cleaning Lady in 2022, and production for season 3 started in December 2023. Although Canto's health prevented him from filming, he was expected to return later in the season.
