Yahoo Lifestyle Francisco San Martin, Star of “Days of Our Lives”, Dies at 39
San Martin died at his home on Thursday, Jan. 16, according to the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office
Days of Our Lives actor Francisco San Martin has died. He was 39.
San Martin died by suicide at his home on Thursday, Jan. 16, the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office confirmed in their report. His cause of death was ruled as "ligature hanging."
The Spanish-born actor was well known for the role of Dario Hernandez on Days of Our Lives, which he portrayed between 2010 and 2011. His character first appeared on the show as a thief before it was revealed he was investigating a cold case. San Martin's role was recast in 2016–2017 and played by Jordi Vilasuso.
The actor starred in the soap The Bold and the Beautiful in 2017, playing estate manager Mateo for seven episodes. He also appeared in the 2013 film Behind the Candelabra with Michael Douglas and Matt Damon and in 2017's Jane the Virgin opposite Gina Rodriguez.
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San Martin pictured in April 2011San Martin was born in Mallorca and raised in the U.S. state of Montana, Forbes reported. He started out acting in children's theater productions in Montana before he returned to Spain with his family in his teens where he worked as a model.
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Francisco San MartinHe then took acting lessons in Spain and worked in stage, television and film productions before he landed his big break in the U.S., according to the outlet.
Camila Banus, who played his sister Gabi on Days of Our Lives, wrote a tribute to her costar on her Instagram Stories. "Pepe, what can I say but I love you and rest in peace, my friend. Love you mucho mucho mucho. I wish I had told you more,” she posted, per multiple outlets.
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Journalist Michael Fairman wrote on X, "Very, very sad. I am a bit in shock, as I saw Francisco at my gym most every day."
San Martin's most recent role was in the short film Dot in 2022, according to IMDB.
If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988, text "STRENGTH" to the Crisis Text Line at 741741 or go to 988lifeline.org.
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