Days of Our Lives actor Francisco San Martin found dead at LA home aged 39 as co-star posts heartbreaking tribute

BELOVED soap opera actor Francisco San Martin has tragically passed away aged 39.

San Martin was best known for playing Dario Hernandez in long-running drama Days of Our Lives as tributes from his co-stars begin to flood in.

His body was found by cops at his Los Angeles home on Thursday, January 16, according to the Hollywood LA News.

The actor is said to have taken his own life, say the Los Angeles County Coroner’s office.

San Martin was born in Spain but moved over to Montana as a child.

He found his first big break in children's theatre shows before transitioning into the world of modelling.

In 2011, he started to work for Days of Our Lives and appeared in several episodes between 2010 to 2011.

His heartbroken co-star Camila Banus posted a tribute to San Martin on Instagram, saying: “Pepe, what can I say but I love you and rest in peace, my friend.

“Love you mucho mucho mucho. I wish I had told you more.”

Camila portrayed San Martin's on-screen sister Gabi in the show.

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