Fans never saw this coming.
The beloved daytime actor who lit up NBC and CBS screens is gone, and the truth behind his sudden death has left Hollywood stunned. Tributes are pouring in from co-stars, producers, and heartbroken viewers. On social media, one question keeps echoing: how could this happ…
He was the kind of actor who made even a brief scene feel unforgettable. Francisco San Martin’s work on Days of Our Lives and The Bold and the Beautiful turned him into a familiar, comforting presence in living rooms across the country. Behind the camera, colleagues remember a gentle, generous spirit who always knew everyone’s name, always had time for a quiet word, a joke, or encouragement between takes.
His death by suicide at just 39 has shaken an industry already stretched by pressure, insecurity, and silent battles no script can capture. In the days since he was found in his Los Angeles home, memories have poured out: stories of his professionalism, his kindness to new actors, his devotion to his craft. In grief, fans and friends are also speaking more openly about mental health, hoping that his loss might push someone else to reach for help instead of despair.