Canto had largely worked in TV during his career, with his first major Hollywood role coming on Fox’s “The Following,” which also starred Kevin Bacon. He also had a memorable role on Netflix’s drug drama Narcos as “Minister Lara.” One of his biggest roles to date was starring with Kiefer Sutherland in the drama “Designated Survivor” as Aaron Shore, the Vice President. While Canto didn’t have a huge movie career, he did memorably play the mutant Sunspot in 2014’s “X-Men: Days of Future Past.”
There was an outpouring of support for Canto on social media in the wake of his passing. “I am heartbroken by the loss of Adan Canto,” Sutherland wrote on Instagram. “He was such a wonderful spirit. As an actor his desire to do well, to be great, and then do better, was truly impressive and he will be greatly missed.” Maggie Q, who also starred with the late actor on “Designated Survivor,” took to Instagram to pay her respects as well, saying the following:
“Beautiful friend…. You are the level of person that Hollywood didn’t even deserve. Kindness and warmth and generosity of spirit- total dedication to your family, and ALWAYS doing the right thing. No one had your moral compass nor did they even come close. I don’t understand this. Anyone who knew you was a lucky one. That’s all I do know.”
RIP, Adan Canto. You will be missed.