Francisco San Martin
David Livingston/Getty ImagesDays of our lives actor Francisco San Martin He died at the age of 39.
Martin, who created the role of Dario Hernandez on the long-running NBC/Peacock series, died by suicide on Thursday, January 16, per Records From the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office.
according to Delivery timeSan Martin was born in Mallorca and played Dario for six months in 2011. The character returned in 2016, this time played by Jordi Vilasuso.
San Martin's other credits include a role in And the beautiful one In 2017 as groundskeeper Mateo, and bow on Jane the Virgin As an actor in a telenovela starring Jane's father, Rogelio. Martin's character, Fabian Regalo del Cielo, appeared in seasons three and four and had a brief relationship with Jane, who played her. Gina Rodriguez.
From filmmakers to entertainers, Hollywood has lost many stars in 2025. News broke on January 4 that Aubrey Plaza's husband, Jeff Baena, died one day earlier at the age of 47. According to medical examiner records reviewed by Us Weekly, Baena died by suicide. The Plaza representative said in a statement to us (…) “This is an unimaginable tragedy.”
San Martin Costar Days Camila Banoswho played his sister, Gabi Hernandez, shared a tribute via Instagram, according to Forbes And the deadline. “Baby, what can I say but I love you and rest in peace my friend. My only witness is that Bow sang me happy birthday in the middle of a concert in Hollywood, you can't believe it. I love you so much so much; I wish I could tell you more.”
per ForbesSan Martin was born in Mallorca but grew up in Montana. When he was a teenager, he and his family moved to Madrid, where he earned his break as a model and actor.
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