WASHINGTON – Soap fans are mourning the death of Emmy-winning actor David Canary, who is best known for his role as twin brothers on “All My Children.”
Canary died of natural causes Nov. 16. He was 77, according to an obituary in the Wilton Bulletin in Connecticut.
Canary’s career spanned more than five decades, with appearance in the film “Hombre” and “Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre” before earning recurring roles on “Peyton Place” and “Bonanza.” In December 1983, he joined the cast of “All My Children” as twins Adam and Stuart Chandler. Playing the brothers – one evil and the other good-hearted – brought Canary his greatest fame and five Daytime Emmy Awards.
“For more than two decades David Canary defined daytime drama on ABC,” the network wrote in a statement Tuesday. “Our hearts go out to his family and we mourn his passing.”
Canary is survived by his wife, two children and a grandchild.
Former co-stars Kelly Ripa and Sarah Michelle Geller both tweeted condolences.
So sad to learn of the passing of the great David Canary. A incredibly talented actor. A wonderful man. I was lucky to know you.
— Kelly Ripa (@KellyRipa) November 24, 2015
Very sad news. RT @WeLoveSoapsTV: The late David Canary with TV daughter, @KellyRipa. pic.twitter.com/oPQwdUvzBO — Kelly Ripa (@KellyRipa) November 24, 2015
#rip #DavidCanary You were the epitome of class. It was a joy and an honor to call you a colleague. #AllMyChildren
— Sarah Michelle (@SarahMGellar) November 24, 2015
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
