Days of Our Lives actor Cody Longo dead at 34: Soap star dies after ‘battle with alcohol abuse’
Days of Our Lives actor Cody Longo has died aged 34.
The body of the soap star was reportedly discovered by authorities on Wednesday in the bed of an apartment building in Austin, Texas. TMZ reports.
According to the report, Longo’s wife Stephanie was concerned about his whereabouts and had called the police for a social check when they later discovered him dead.
The actor is known for briefly playing the character Nicholas Alamain on the popular soap opera in 2011.
His wife works at a local dance studio and became concerned when she could not reach her husband, who is believed to have been battling alcohol abuse.
Authorities arrived at the scene and kicked in the door when Longo didn’t answer. They found him dead in the bedroom.
Days of Our Lives actor Cody Longo dead at 34: Soap star dies after ‘battle with alcohol abuse’
A family member told TMZ that the actor struggled with alcohol abuse for many years and had recently entered rehab.
An official cause of death has not yet been announced.
His wife reportedly told the site: “He was an amazing father and the best husband. Our whole world is shaken.’
The actor is survived by his wife, a seven-year-old daughter, a five-year-old son and a one-year-old boy.
Young star: The late star can be seen in the film Bring It On: Fight to the Finish