January 1, ‘All My Children’ Star Tragically Passes at 50

The tragic cause of death for beloved soap opera star Alec Musser has finally been revealed. At the age of 50, the “All My Children” actor reportedly took his own life in his Del Mar, California, home. According to a report by TMZ, Musser’s fiancée, Paige Press, discovered his body on Saturday.

The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office informed the outlet that Musser died from a self-inflicted shotgun wound to the chest. The report detailed that Press went to bed on Friday evening and awoke the next morning to find the actor slumped on the bathroom floor with the gun nearby.

Press called 911, but when authorities arrived, there was nothing they could do to save him. The press release on Musser’s cause of death comes just days after both Press and his uncle Robert confirmed his sudden passing to TMZ, without elaborating on the cause or circumstances that led to his death.

In a series of Instagram stories, Press shared the heartbreaking news, writing, “My heart is so broken … Today is the worst day of my life. We were so happy,” and adding, “I am never taking off my ring.”

The couple became engaged last year after six years of dating.

Musser, a former model who graced the covers of numerous fitness-oriented publications, began his acting career at 31 when he landed the role of Del Henry in the iconic ABC soap opera. He won the part after triumphing in the second season of the Soapnet original series “I Wanna Be a Soap Star” in 2005. Musser appeared in 43 episodes between 2005 and 2007.

After his time on “All My Children,” the New York native secured roles in hit TV series such as “Road to the Altar,” “Rita Rocks,” and “Desperate Housewives.” In 2010, he landed a role in the Adam Sandler film “Grown Ups.”

Sandler, 57, expressed his grief on Instagram, writing, “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.”

The former fitness guru regularly updated his fans on social media, sharing his love for skiing, surfing, his family, and his dogs. In Musser’s final social media post, he can be seen surfing on a hoverboard during sunset, captioning it, “Silhouette by Baja Winter twilight.”

If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, you can dial the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention hotline at 988 or go to SuicidePreventionLifeline.org.

Why It Matters (op-ed)

The tragic death of Alec Musser is a stark reminder that even those who seem to have it all can struggle with darker aspects of life. As a society, we must not shy away from discussing mental health and the importance of seeking help when needed.

In a world where traditional values are constantly under attack, it is essential to provide support to one another and prioritize our collective well-being. May Alec Musser’s untimely passing serve as a call to action for us all to pay closer attention to our loved ones and work together to build a stronger, more compassionate society.

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