Canto had been privately diagnosed with appendiceal cancer before his death Actor Adan Canto, best known for his work on The Cleaning Lady and Designated Survivor, has died. Canto died following a private journey with appendiceal cancer, according to The Wrap. He was 42 years old. "Adan had a depth of spirit that few truly knew. Those who glimpsed it were changed forever," Canto's reps at UTA, Entertainment360 and Viewpoint said, per Deadline. "He will be greatly missed by so many."