Anthony Addabbo was a popular American actor and model who appeared in several soap operas, such as The Bold and the Beautiful, Guiding Light, All My Children, and Generations. He also had roles in other TV shows and movies, such as Homeland, Red Shoe Diaries, and My One and Only. He was known for his handsome looks, charming personality, and versatile acting skills. But what was the cause of his death? How did he die at the age of 56? Here is what we know.
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A Sudden and Mysterious Death
On October 18, 2016, Anthony Addabbo passed away unexpectedly in Norfolk, Virginia. The news of his death was announced by his former co-star Winsor Harmon, who played Thorne Forrester on The Bold and the Beautiful. Harmon wrote on Facebook: “Today we lost a damn good man a father and great actor … We shared many glasses of Vino Rosso together brother. I’ll never forget how excited you were to land B&B. By the way you still owe me that lobster dinner. I’ll collect next time I see ya.”
The cause of Addabbo’s death was not revealed publicly. According to some sources, he died of a non-communicable disease, but the exact nature of his illness was not disclosed. Some fans speculated that he might have suffered from a heart attack or a stroke, but there was no official confirmation or evidence to support these claims.
A Loving Father and Husband
Addabbo was survived by his son Brandon, who was born on December 11, 1998. He was very proud of his son and often shared pictures of him on social media. He wrote on Instagram: “My son Brandon is my greatest accomplishment in life. He is smart, funny, kind, respectful, athletic, handsome and most importantly a good person. I love him more than anything in this world.”
Addabbo was married to Elli Pattino from June 7, 1999 to 2004. Pattino is a Venezuelan actress and model who appeared in several telenovelas and movies. She also worked as a host for Univision and Telemundo. The couple met in Miami and fell in love at first sight. They had a lavish wedding in Caracas, Venezuela, attended by many celebrities and friends. They divorced amicably after five years of marriage.
A Passionate Actor and Model
Addabbo was born on September 14, 1960, in Coral Gables, Florida. He grew up in Virginia Beach, Virginia, where he wanted to become a tree surgeon. He graduated from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia. He moved to New York City when he was 21 and started working as a model. He made his debut on the small screen in the TV western The Gunfighters in 1987.
He gained recognition among viewers for his role as Jason Craig in the NBC soap opera Generations from 1989 to 1990. He then appeared in several other soap operas, such as All My Children (as Dimitri Marick), The Bold and the Beautiful (as Tony “Rush” Carrera), and Guiding Light (as Jim Lemay). He also guest starred on many TV shows, such as Dallas, Dangerous Women, Life Goes On, Cheers, Wings, Pacific Blue and The Nanny.
He also acted in several movies, such as Inside Out IV (1992), Red Shoe Diaries: Hotline (1994), Red Shoe Diaries: Weekend Pass (1995), Who Killed Buddy Blue? (1995), Black Sea 213 (1998), A Place Called Truth (1998), Supertalk (2001), Red Shoe Diaries: Forbidden Zone (2002), and My One and Only (2009). His last role was on the Showtime drama Homeland in 2016.
A Legacy of Talent and Beauty
Anthony Addabbo was a talented and beautiful actor who left a lasting impression on his fans and colleagues. He was admired for his charisma, professionalism, and versatility. He played a variety of characters with ease and conviction. He was also a kind and generous person who loved his family and friends. He will be missed by many who knew him and watched him on screen.
