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Published January 16, 2024, 1:07 PM ET
Alec Musser's official cause of death has been announced.
The “All My Children” star died by suicide from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to a news release from the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office issued Tuesday.
According to the report, Musser's fiancée, Paige Press, found the late actor “sitting prone on the bathroom floor” on the morning of January 13th. He was last seen alive the night before.
“She noticed a gun near him and an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest and called 911,” the release also states.
“Paramedics and law enforcement responded and confirmed the death.”
It was first reported last week that Musser had died on January 12 at his home in Del Mar, California. He was 50 years old.
His uncle Robert had also previously confirmed the loss to TMZ, but neither he nor Press provided any information about the circumstances that led to the death.
Following the announcement, the grieving fiancé posted a heartfelt statement on social media.
Alec Musser's cause of death has been revealed. WireImage Musser died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Patrick McMullan via Getty Images
“Rest to the love of my life,” Press wrote in a January 13 tribute on Instagram.
“I will never stop loving you. My heart is broken.”
Giving further insight into her emotional state, she added, “Today is the worst day of my life,” before concluding, “We were so happy…You were the best fiancé I could have had.” [sic] ever asked.”
Musser died on January 12 at his home in California. He was 50. Instagram/@alecmusser
In addition to Press, Adam Sandler, who starred opposite Musser in “Grown Ups,” also mourned his loss.
“I loved this guy. I can't believe he's gone. Such a wonderful, funny, good man,” the Golden Globe-nominated actor wrote via Instagram on Jan. 13 alongside a photo of Musser in their 2010 comedy.
“Thinking of Alec Musser and his family and sending all my love. A truly great treasure of a person.”
Musser's fiancée, Paige Press, publicly mourned his death, saying her heart was “broken.” Paige Press/Instagram
Press wrote in response in the comments section: “Thanks @adamsandler 🙏🏼 Alec was my fiancé.
“He spoke so highly of you and I know that working on adults was one of the best times of his life. My heart is so broken 💔.”
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Musser was best known for his role as Del Henry on All My Children from 2005 to 2007. He also appeared in “Desperate Housewives” and “Rita Rocks.”
But the TV star also made a name for himself in the fitness industry. He was a model and bodybuilder who frequently appeared in magazines such as Men's Health.
Musser was known for his starring role on the soap “All My Children.” FilmMagic He also worked as a fitness model and bodybuilder. Paige Press/Instagram
It did not appear that he had any health problems leading up to his death. Musser's last Instagram post before his death showed him surfing a big wave and captioned it, “Silhouette from Baja Winter Twilight.” 🌅”
One fan wrote in the comments section: “How can a 50 year old physically fit and healthy man die so suddenly?!?” Absolutely tragic.
“May his family find comfort and peace during this absolutely devastating loss. He was so young. 😢”
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call or text Suicide & Crisis Lifeline on 988.
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