The death of Adan Canto, a Mexican-American actor and singer who died of appendiceal cancer at age 42.

• Adan Canto, star of X-Men and Designated Survivor, dies of rare cancer Adan Canto, the Mexican-American actor who traded in his music career in Mexico for Hollywood fame, died on January 8 after a private battle with appendiceal cancer, a rare form of cancer that affects the appendix. He was 42 years old and is survived by his wife and two children. Canto was known for his roles in X-Men: Days of Future Past, Designated Survivor, Narcos, and The Cleaning Lady, among others. His co-stars and friends paid tribute to his spirit and talent on social media.

• Appendiceal cancer claims the life of actor Adan Canto at 42 Adan Canto, the Mexican singer and actor best known for his roles in X-Men: Days of Future Past and Agent Game as well as the TV series The Cleaning Lady, has died of appendiceal cancer, a rare and aggressive type of cancer that originates in the appendix. He was 42 years old and had kept his diagnosis private. Canto began his career as a singer-songwriter in Mexico City before pursuing acting in both Mexico and the U.S. He starred in several TV shows and movies, including Designated Survivor, Narcos, and Bruised. He also directed two short films and was working on the third season of The Cleaning Lady at the time of his death. He leaves behind his wife, Stephanie Ann Canto, and two children, Roman Alder and Eve Josephine.

• Adan Canto, versatile actor and singer, dies at 42 from appendiceal cancer Adan Canto, the Mexican actor and singer who rose to fame with his roles in X-Men: Days of Future Past and Designated Survivor, has died from appendiceal cancer, a rare and often fatal form of cancer that affects the appendix. He was 42 years old and had not disclosed his illness to the public. Canto started his career as a singer in Mexico before moving to the U.S. to pursue acting. He appeared in several TV shows and movies, such as Narcos, Agent Game, and Bruised. He also directed his own short films and was starring in the Fox series The Cleaning Lady. He is survived by his wife, Stephanie Ann Canto, and two children, Roman Alder and Eve Josephine. His colleagues and fans expressed their grief and admiration for his work and personality on social media.