Halle Berry is still recovering from the death of actor Adam Canto, but said her “X-Men: Days of Future Past” co-star will remain “forever in my heart.”
The Oscar winner, who played Storm in the comic-book film franchise, memorialized Canto on Tuesday on Instagram by sharing a photo of the late actor. She wrote in her caption: “I don't have the words yet…. but my dear, sweet friend Adam has just gained his wings.”
Canto starred alongside Berry as Sunspot, a solar-powered mutant, in the 2014 film. He died Monday of appendix cancer at age 42, his family said in a statement to the Times.
Berry also shared the screen with Canto in the 2020 Netflix drama “Bruised.” The actor was also known for his work in the television series “The Cleaning Lady,” “Narcos,” and “Designated Survivor.”
In a tribute posted to Canto's Instagram page Tuesday night, the actor's family remembered him as a “man who never complained and inspired so many.”
Canto's “Designated Survivor” co-star Kiefer Sutherland, who shared a black-and-white photo from the set of the ABC series, also paid his respects.
“The Cleaning Lady” actor Adán Canto died Monday of appendix cancer. He was 42 years old.
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“He was such a wonderful spirit,” Sutherland wrote on Instagram. “As an actor, his desire to do well, to be great and then do better was truly impressive and he will be greatly missed.”
In a joint statement Tuesday, Warner Bros. Television and Fox Entertainment praised Canto for her performance in “Cleaning Lady,” which the studios said “showcased her artistry, range, depth and vulnerability.”
Canto's peers, including “The Cleaning Lady” star Elodie Yung, Sean Lew, Shiva Negar and Maggie Q, also honored the actor on social media.
The actor, who was born in Coahuila, Mexico, is survived by his wife, Stephanie Ann Canto, and their two young children, Román and Eva.
Times staff writer Jonah Valdez contributed to this report.
