Kamar de los Reyes, a 56-year-old actor known for his role on One Life to Live, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023, following a brief struggle with cancer.
The artist, who also lent his voice to the popular character Raul Menendez in the Call of Duty video game, succumbed to the illness at his Los Angeles residence.
Confirmation of his cause of death came from the publicist Lisa Goldberg, representing Kamar de los Reyes’ wife, actress Sherri Saum.
The actor’s family issued a statement revealing that the Puerto Rican actor breathed his last while at home in Los Angeles.
The statement additionally disclosed that he was in the midst of filming for All American and Hulu’s Washington Black at the time of his passing.
The current status of his work on the mentioned series and movies remains uncertain, with no information available on whether he completed filming or if certain scenes are yet to be shot.
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Born in November 1967, Kamar de los Reyes embarked on his career in 1994 with his debut in “Blade to the Heat,” portraying the character of Pedro Quinn, a Chicano boxer.
He gained recognition for his performances in various TV shows such as “New York Undercover,” “Early Edition,” “Law & Order,” “The Mentalist,” and even “Pretty Little Liars.”
Kamar de los Reyes, the actor behind Raul Menendez in Call of Duty, has passed away after a brief battle with cancer. He was 56.
RIP. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/QQ9bhdFBPJ
— CharlieIntel (@charlieINTEL) December 25, 2023
The death of Kamar de los Reyes
Kamar de los Reyes, born into a family of musicians in Puerto Rico, relocated to Las Vegas and was raised there.
The unexpected news of the actor’s demise left internet users in shock, given his versatile roles and captivating performances.
Although Kamar de los Reyes initially made a mark in the theater scene, he gained widespread recognition when he secured a role in ABC’s “One Life to Live” in 1995, portraying the character of Antonio Vega.
His portrayal of a former gang member turned cop in the soap opera resonated well with the audience, earning him numerous awards and accolades.
RIP Kamar de los Reyes.
The actor behind the BEST COD VILLAIN Raul Menendez.
God Bless you in the Afterlife and May your Family mourn in Peace! pic.twitter.com/AGvBx4YFLX
— Lex ✝️ (@MrTLexify) December 25, 2023
As news of Kamar de los Reyes’ passing circulated on social media, tributes poured in from netizens who fondly remembered him for his diverse roles in popular films and series.
Friends and colleagues also paid homage to him, highlighting not just his professional accomplishments but also his personal qualities.
Survived by his wife, Sherri Saum, whom he married in 2007, along with three sons named Caylen, Michael, and John, details about the funeral and memorial services are currently undisclosed by the family.
