Francisco San Martin, an actor known for his work on daytime television, has died at the age of 39. He was best recognized for his roles on NBC’s Days of Our Lives and CBS’ The Bold and the Beautiful, where he appeared in recurring storylines that made him familiar to soap opera audiences.

San Martin was found dead in his Los Angeles home on Thursday, Jan. 16. The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office ruled his death a suicide. News of his passing has saddened fans and colleagues who followed his career in daytime television.

Throughout his career, San Martin built a steady presence in the soap opera world, earning recognition for his performances and on-screen charisma. His work on long-running series helped establish him as a familiar face within the genre.

His death adds to ongoing conversations about mental health and the pressures faced by individuals working in the entertainment industry. San Martin’s passing is being remembered by viewers who followed his work and by those within the television community who knew him professionally.