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Chris Gauthier, an actor whose credit included roles in “As soon as Upon a Time,” “Eureka” and several other fashionable Hallmark Channel initiatives, died on February 23, based on an announcement posted by his agent.
He was 48.
His representatives additionally confirmed the information to CNN.
“We will affirm that our buddy and consumer, Chris Gauthier, handed away on Friday morning, February 23, on the age of 48 after a quick sickness. As a beloved character actor, Chris shared his skills with so many people each on tv and in movie,” learn an announcement supplied to CNN by TriStar Appearances/Occasion Horizon Expertise. “His loss is felt not simply by his followers however by these of us who have been fortunate sufficient to know him extra personally. On behalf of his household, we ask for privateness throughout this time in order that they can grieve correctly.”
His agent, Chad Colvin, shared recollections in a Facebook post, writing, “This nonetheless doesn’t really feel actual. How can it? A world with out you in it’s a a lot darker place.”
“A lot in order that when his spouse reached out to me yesterday with the information, I wept tears of disbelief for hours. It’s taken me til now to completely mentally and emotionally metal myself to jot down this,” Colvin wrote on Sunday. “I want we may have had a bit extra time collectively and that you just understood the distinction you made, not simply in my life, however all these you touched. This world is a bit smaller and colder now with out you in it.”
Colvin famous Gauthier’s work on reveals like “Smallville” and “Supernatural,” in addition to his efficiency as William Smee on “As soon as Upon a Time.”
The English born Canadian based mostly actor was additionally mourned by his “As soon as Upon a Time” costar, Raphael Sbarge.
“A sweeter, happier soul can be laborious to seek out,” Sbarge wrote in the caption of a group photo he posted on his verified Instagram account. “A person of consummate character, generosity and nice expertise, he was somebody who cared deeply, cherished his artwork, and was at all times type to everybody he met.”
A few of Gauthier’s different credit embrace TV reveals “A Sequence of Unlucky Occasions” and “Joe Pickett” in addition to a number of Hallmark TV motion pictures together with “Ms. Christmas Involves City.”
“We’re sorry to listen to concerning the passing of Chris Gauthier. Our ideas are together with his household, associates, and followers.”