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Days of Our Lives fans know there has been some of the behind-the-scenes tragedies that affected actors on the NBC soap, from Tyler Christopher (former Stefan Dimera) to Suzanne Rogers (Maggie Horton Kiriakis), Linsey Godfrey (Sarah Horton), Drake Hogestyn (John Black), and more.

Francisco San Martin’s Tragic Passing: A Days of Our Lives Alum

Francisco San Martin played Dario Hernandez on Days of Our Lives. If you don’t remember, that was Gabi Hernandez‘s (Cherie Jimenez) brother. Francisco San Martin originated the role in 2011.

And it was later taken over by Jordi Vilasuso. After Francisco’s stint on Days of Our Lives, he got a gig on The Bold and the Beautiful. And then he got to be on the hit Prime Time series Jane the Virgin.

That was a very good show, but then, out of nowhere, on January 16th, 2025, tragedy struck, and the ex-Dario actor took his own life.

One of the pleasures of the Museum of Modern Art’s Luis Buñuel retrospective last year was my first-time viewing of Él, a wonderfully entertaining tale of obsession and a clear influence on Alfred Hitchcock for Vertigo. Janus Films will now give the new restoration of the 1953 classic a proper run, opening at Film Forum on March 14, and they’ve debuted a new trailer and poster.

Here’s the synopsis: “Among the strangest and most perturbing films of his overlooked Mexican period, Él is Luis Buñuel’s incisive portrait of paranoia, jealousy, and sexual obsession—a nightmarish tale of love gone wrong that prefigures the major themes of his 1960s and ’70s work. Incorporating his personal demons into an adaptation of Mercedes Pinto’s autobiographical novel, Buñuel tells the story of Francisco Galván de Montemayor (Arturo de Córdova), a devout middle-aged bachelor who falls into amour fou with Gloria (Delia Garcés...

Robert Downey Jr. Oscars Decision (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Robert Downey Jr. pulled the most Iron Man move ever—he told Disney, “Nah, I’m good,” regarding an Oscar campaign for Avengers: Endgame. Disney had rolled out the red carpet for nearly every category—Best Picture, Best Visual Effects, Best Costume Design, you name it. But when it came to Rdj’s iconic final act as Tony Stark? No campaign. And here’s the kicker: that was his choice.

“There was some talk about [an Oscar campaign], and I said, ‘Let’s not,’” Downey casually dropped on The Howard Stern Show. He waved off the idea of chasing the Academy’s love just like that.

Marvel fans went ballistic. Endgame was the emotional send-off for Tony Stark, and Downey delivered a performance that hit every note—sarcastic quips, emotional depth, and that devastating finale. Fans wanted the Academy to pay attention, but Downey? He was already out the door.

Francisco San Martin passed away in tragic suicide ( Photo Credit – Kyle Meredith With / Facebook )

Francisco San Martin, known for his memorable role as Dario Hernandez on ‘Days of Our Lives,’ has tragically passed away at the age of 39.

As per the reports, he was found at his Los Angeles home, with the Los Angeles County Coroner’s office confirming his death was an apparent suicide.

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Francisco San Martin’s Early Life and Roots in Acting

Francisco’s entry into ‘Days of Our Lives’ in 2011 introduced audiences to a petty thief with a hidden agenda, later unraveling a storyline tied to a cold case.

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Tragic news out of the world of television today, as Days of Our Lives star Francisco San Martin has passed away.

He was just 39 years old.

Multiple reports have confirmed that San Martin was found dead in his home by police on Thursday.

Actor Francisco San Martin attends the 2011 Daytime Emmy Awards nominees cocktail reception at Sls Hotel Beverly Hills on June 16, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)

The young star had numerous credits to his name, but he was best known for his work as Dario Hernandez on the long-running soap opera Days of Our Lives.

Francisco San Martin’s Cause of Death

No official cause of death has been revealed, but the Los Angeles County Coroner’s office told the Hollywood LA News that San Martin appears to have taken his own life (via The New York Post).

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Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows and five other co-defendants pleaded not guilty in the Georgia election interference case on Tuesday. The pleas came after Politico reported earlier in the day about a new trend seems to be emerging among those charged alongside Donald Trump: shift the blame onto the former president.

Thus far, 18 of the 19 defendants, including Trump, have pleaded not guilty. Hearings and court documents reviewed by Politico contain hints that some of them may be planning to point their finger at the former president in order to save themselves.