The acting world is mourning the loss of one of its own as Alec Musser, the actor best known for his stint on "All My Children," was found dead in his Del Mar home from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The San Diego County Department of the Medical Examiner has declared the cause of death as suicide following a shotgun wound to the chest, stating the actor was last seen alive by his fiancée the evening before she discovered his body.
A detailed report by the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office outlines the tragic event, which was also corroborated by Times of San Diego, that Musser, 50, was found Saturday morning at his 10th Street residence by his fiancée Paige Press. Press, having gone to bed the previous night with Musser alive, woke up to find him unresponsive on the bathroom floor, with a firearm nearby. This harrowing scene unfolded just days after the couple shared their routines in the coastal California town they called home.
Musser, a native New Yorker and alum of the University of San Diego rose to prominence after winning a reality TV competition that landed him the role of Del Henry on the ABC daytime soap opera in 2005. He later appeared as 'Water Park Stud' in the Adam Sandler comedy "Grown Ups." Sandler, moved by the loss, paid his respects through an Instagram post, saying, "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."
Hollywood and the soap opera community have come together to remember Musser's contributions, and fans have begun to express their grief and condolences publicly. Musser's fiancée, Paige Press, too, shared her anguish on Instagram just shortly after, writing, "RIP to the love of my life. I will never stop loving you. My heart is broken." The couple's shared aspirations and life in Del Mar came to an unexpected halt, as Press now faces a reality without her companion.
Authorities have not indicated any foul play, and the case appears to be a non-homicide, according to the information provided by the Medical Examiner. Further details surrounding the exact circumstances of the injury or events leading up to Musser's apparent suicide have not been disclosed. Musser's death spotlights the often unseen struggles behind public personas, even as his memorable performances continue to resonate with audiences.
