Jeffrey Carlson, the All My Children actor who made historical past by starring as the primary transgender character on tv, has died.
He was 48.
Carlson’s representatives confirmed his dying in a press release offered to Fox News Digital.
“We are very saddened by the news of the passing of our longtime client, Jeffrey Carlson,” his reps stated. “We have no additional information at this time and ask that the family be given the space to grieve privately.”
Carlson starred as Zarf on All My Children in 2006, a British rock star who transitioned and later grew to become referred to as Zoe on the daytime cleaning soap opera.
Zoe was the primary trans lady character on daytime tv.
In a press release offered to Fox News Digital, Jeffrey’s sister, Elizabeth Carlson Gingras, recalled the affect her brother left on so many individuals.
“My handsome, brilliant, EXTREMELY talented brother Jeffrey Carlson has gone to be with our brother Gregory Carlson in heaven,” Gingras wrote. “I can’t wrap my head around why this has happened. What I do know is that I will forever cherish our laughs and the deep love we have for each other.
“He has left such an impact on so many people, it’s so hard to find the words to express how special he was. I have so much to say … but my heart isn’t well enough to provide Jeffrey with the words he deserves. I love you so, so much my beautiful brother. 6/23/1975-7/06/2023.”
Details surrounding his dying weren’t instantly obtainable. On Monday, the Chicago Police Department advised Fox News Digital that “police arrived at the location before 12pm on July 6 where his body was discovered. His last point of contact was on July 3.”
“A 48-year-old male was found unresponsive and has been pronounced at the above address. The victim took his prescribed medication with alcohol beverages.”
A trigger and method of dying continues to be pending, based on the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.
In addition to All My Children, the California-native appeared in Hitch, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and The Killing Floor.
He carried out in numerous Broadway productions, together with Edward Albee’s The Goat or Who is Sylvia, Tartuffe and The Miracle Worker.
At the time of his portrayal of Zoe, Carlson felt intimidated to signify the transgender group.
“I worry about missing something, but I guess that would be the same with any character,” Carlson advised the Associated Press.
“I want the All My Children audience to go along. It’s not for shock value. It’s just another person whose story is being told in Pine Valley.”
Reports of Carlson’s dying started circulating on social media Sunday.
“RIP Jeffrey Carlson, 48, exposed-nerve star of Broadway (Billy in The Goat, Marilyn in Taboo) and TV (the groundbreaking trans character Zoe on All My Children),” theatre critic Adam Feldman tweeted Sunday. “A powerful actor and a painful loss.”
Matthew Rowland shared a clip singing with Carlson and wrote, “I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of a such a talent, and a man who was so sweet and kind to me. It was such a privilege to perform with and meet him.”
Eden Riegel tweeted, “Devastated beyond measure to hear of the passing of the beautiful and gifted Jeffrey Carlson. I feel fortunate to have called this kind soul a friend and see his brilliant work up close. Gone far too soon – an unimaginable loss. Love you, Jeffrey. Rest friend.”
This article initially appeared in Fox News and was reproduced with permission.
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