Actor Francisco San Martín has passed away at the age of 39 in Los Angeles, a city where he made a name for himself in internationally recognized series like Jane the Virgin, where he appeared in the third season. His lifeless body was discovered at his California home on January 16th, and according to the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office, the cause of death has been ruled as "suicide by hanging."
Born in Mallorca in 1985, San Martín grew up in Montana, USA. He took his first steps in acting during his youth in Spain, working as a model and making early appearances in small film productions. At 25, he made his international breakthrough by moving to Hollywood. This led to his first significant role as Darío Hernández in the popular American series ‘Days of Our Lives,’ where he appeared in 59 episodes.
His major breakthrough came with the series 'Jane the Virgin', where he played Fabián Regalo del Cielo, a character who had a brief romance with the protagonist over seven episodes. He also appeared in the award-winning film 'Behind the Candelabra', starring Michael Douglas and Matt Damon.
Very absent on his social media
The short films Hot Up Closer and Dot marked his last works in the industry, where he stopped receiving job offers shortly after the end of Jane the Virgin in 2019. His last social media post dates back to September 2024, when he shared a photo reminiscing about the summer months when he shared several photos with friends, adding, “Dreaming of summer.”
Fans and celebirites reactions
His co-star from 'Days of Our Lives', Camila Banus, said her goodbyes via a heartfelt social media post: "Pepe, what more can I say? I love you, and may you rest in peace, my friend. I love you so, so much. I wish I had told you that more often."
Actors from Jane the Virgin have shared heartfelt memories of their time with him, highlighting his charisma, warmth, and unwavering dedication to his craft. One co-star even referred to him as "a true gentleman on set, always spreading positivity and joy." Fans have taken to social media platforms like X and Instagram to celebrate his legacy, sharing clips of his most memorable scenes and personal stories about how his performances made a difference in their lives.