“Our whole world is shattered": Days of our Lives actor found dead at just 34
American actor Cody Longo, best known for his role as Nicholas Alamain on the soap Days of our Lives, has died at the age of 34.
Cody’s wife, Stefanie, confirmed the news.
While no cause of death has been determined, it is reported that Stefanie grew concerned when she was unable to contact Cody from work, and called the police to check in on him. They found him unresponsive in his bed at home in Austin, Texas.
He is survived by his wife, Stefanie, and their three young children - Lyla, Elijah, and Noah.
“He was an amazing father and the best husband,” Stefanie told TMZ. “Our whole world is shattered."
In a statement to The Post, a grieving Stefanie added, “Cody was our whole world. The kids and I are shattered and beyond devastated. He was the best dad and best father. We will always and forever miss you and love you.”
Friends, fans, and former co-workers have joined Stefanie in paying tribute to the late star, with many expressing their disbelief over the unexpected loss.
“Rest In Peace … I can’t believe it. No words,” wrote singer songwriter Daphne Jean.
Cody’s representative, Alex Gittelson, said, “Cody was a dear friend for over a decade, before he was a client. My heart breaks for his beautiful family.
“He had taken some time away from acting to pursue music and spend more time with his family in Nashville, but we had kept in touch regularly and he was excited to get back into acting this year. Cody was such a loyal, loving and talented person and he will be greatly missed.”
Despite having found acting success with the likes of Days of our Lives and as Eddie Duran on Hollywood Heights, Cody also made a name for himself in the music industry, where he went by the name Cody Anthony.
Cody took a break from Hollywood upon moving to Austin, dedicating himself to creating his music and spending more time with his family.
The actor had been struggling with alcoholism for years beforehand, and is said to have attended rehab over the last summer. TMZ have reported that his family suspect a relapse may have something to do with his death.
2020 was the last year in which Cody was credited with an acting role, and is also the same year he was arrested for domestic assault. He was allegedly involved in a drunken fight with his own wife.
In 2021, Cody pleaded guilty to a misdemeanour assault charge after being linked to an incident of sexual assault with a 9-year-old girl. The plea deal led to the felony sexual assault charge against him being dismissed.
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