The soap opera universe has lost a legend.
David Canary, who won five Daytime Emmy Awards for portraying twins Adam and Stuart Chandler on All My Children, died on November 16 of natural causes, it was confirmed today.
He was 77 years old.
The veteran actor was mostly a theater actor prior to breaking into television in the 1960s, initially as Mia Farrow’s physical therapist in Peyton Place and then as Ponderosa ranch foreman Candy Canaday in Bonanza.
In 1978, Canary began his long and respected daytime drama career with a role on Search for Tomorrow.
He followed this up with stints on The Doctors and Another World, before finally kicking off his 27-year run on All My Children in 1983.
Although he returned to the series a few times in 2011, Canary essentially left both All My Children and the acting profession entirely in 2010.
“So sad to learn of the passing of the great David Canary,” wrote Kelly Ripa, who knew Canary from her time on All My Children. “A incredibly talented actor. A wonderful man. I was lucky to know you.”
Another former co-star, Sarah Michelle Gellar, added:
“#rip #DavidCanary You were the epitome of class. It was a joy and an honor to call you a colleague. #AllMyChildren.”
We send our thoughts to Canary’s family, friends and loved ones.
