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Alec Musser has tragically died aged 50 years old.
Musser was best known for playing Del Henry on the long-running TV soap opera All My Children, which ended in 2013.
He was also a successful model and did campaigns for renowned brands such as Target, GQ and Cosmopolitan.
Sadly, it has been confirmed that Musser has passed away.
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Musser’s fiancée, Paige Press, posted the tragic news on her Instagram stories on January 13.
Alongside a series of photos, she penned: “RIP to the love of my life.
“I will never stop loving you. My heart is broken. Today is the worst day of my life. We were so happy.”
Following her initial tribute, Press continued to post photos of the pair – including snaps of them ice skating and in a private jet with their dog Calle.
She also posted an image of them hiking at golden hour with their dog, and at the beach during sunset.
“You were the best dog dad,” Press captioned one photo of Musser with their two dogs, alongside a brokenhearted and crying emoji.
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Adam Sandler, who starred alongside Musser in Grown Ups, paid tribute to his co-star on Instagram and described him as ‘a true great sweetheart of a person’.
He wrote: “I loved this guy. Cannot believe he is gone. Such a wonderful, funny good man. Thinking of Alec Musser and his family and sending all my love. A true great sweetheart of a person.”
Fans of the model have taken to social media to pay tribute to Musser.
One person pens: “This is sad. Alec Musser the man behind this incredible scene from Grown Ups has passed away at the young age of 50.”
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Someone else adds: “Now we say goodbye to Alec Musser. May he fly high, and rest in peace.”
A third comments: “I still remember when Alec Musser won the soap competition and then debuted as Del Henry on All My Children. He gave his all to the role and enjoyed it.”
Another fan says: “My prayers are with the family and friends of Alec Musser. So sad to hear about this. I enjoyed him on All My Children.”
This is sad. Alec Musser the man behind this incredible seen from Grown Ups has passed away at the young age of 50 pic.twitter.com/cpjR4YEsBe
— Hugh Kantseeme❼ #CastagnoliMania Yeah Yeah Yeah (@gamecenarblx) January 14, 2024
Musser’s cause of death is yet to be confirmed, as reported by TMZ.
The actor landed the role of Del Henry on All My Children after winning season two of the series I Wanna Be a Soap Star.
As well as starring in Grown Ups, Musser also appeared in Desperate Housewives, Road to the Altar and Rita Rocks.
Before his modelling career, the actor was a ski patrolman and lifeguard. He was then approached by an agent who sent photos to fashion photographer Bruce Weber – who was casting the new Abercrombie & Fitch campaign at the time.
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