Actor Jeffrey Carlson, who came to prominence for his portrayal of a transgender character in 'All My Children,' has died at age 48.
Actor Jeffrey Carlson, who came to prominence for his portrayal of a transgender character in"All My Children," has died. He was 48."We are very saddened by the news of the passing of our longtime client, Jeffrey Carlson," the representative said."We have no additional information at this time and ask that the family be given the space to grieve privately."
The actor’s sister, Elizabeth Carlson Gingras, said in a statement that her brother left an impact on many. “My handsome, brilliant, EXTREMELY talented brother Jeffrey Carlson has gone to be with our brother Gregory Carlson in heaven,” her statement said. “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.
In addition to the long-running daytime soap, Carlson appeared in the 2005 hit “Hitch” starring Will Smith and Eva Mendes and the 2007 movie “The Killing Floor.”
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