'Days of Our Lives' actor Francisco San Martin dies at 39, co-star posts heartbreaking tribute

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The entertainment world is mourning the loss of actor Francisco San Martin, best known for his role as Dario Hernandez on the long-running soap opera 'Days of Our Lives'.

San Martin’s body was discovered at his Los Angeles home on January 16, according to Hollywood LA News, the Los Angeles County Coroner’s office confirmed that the actor took his life by hanging.

Francisco San Martin’s rise in Hollywood from 'Days of Our Lives'

Born in Spain, Francisco San Martin moved to Montana as a child, where he first discovered his passion for acting through children’s theater.

This early love for performing led him to pursue a career in the arts, transitioning into modeling before dedicating himself fully to acting.

After years of training, San Martin landed his breakout role as Dario Hernandez on 'Days of Our Lives', appearing in multiple episodes from 2010 to 2011.

His portrayal of the charming and complex character earned him a dedicated fan base and opened the doors to further opportunities in the industry.

San Martin also appeared in Steven Soderbergh’s acclaimed 2013 film 'Behind the Candelabra'.

He later returned to daytime television in 2017, playing handsome groundskeeper Mateo on CBS’s 'The Bold and the Beautiful' for 16 episodes.

That same year, he charmed audiences as estate manager Fabian Regalo del Cielo on the popular show 'Jane the Virgin'.

Francisco San Martin's 'Days of Our Lives' co-star pays tribute

Tributes have been pouring in from friends, colleagues, and fans alike.

'Days of Our Lives' co-star Camila Banus, who played San Martin’s on-screen sister Gabi, shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, the US Sun reported.

“Pepe, what can I say but I love you and rest in peace, my friend,” Banus wrote. “Love you mucho mucho mucho. I wish I had told you more,” she added.

One X user wrote, "Very, very sad. I am a bit in shock, as I saw Francisco at my gym most every day. Francisco San Martin, DAYS and B&B Alum, Dead at 39 - http://bit.ly/3C5MmYr #FranciscoSanMartinRIP@DaysPeacock @BandB_CBS."

"I was very sad to read this. Thoughts and prayers to his family and former casts and crews. Sorry Michael," one tweet read. 

One person wrote, "But on the surface all we saw was an extremely good looking, successful actor... Suicide is never the answer..."

Another person said, "I'm sorry for the loss. I'm not acquainted with his work but his death is tragic."

"It saddens me greatly when I hear that people have committed suicide. The amount of pain and suffering they must have been going through. I wish he had known that things would have gotten better. Prayers to his family and friends," said another viewer.

Another chimed in, "Good looking guy. You never know what really goes on behind troubled eyes."

One person noted, "RIP sweetheart. Gone too soon."

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