The entertainment industry and fans alike are mourning the loss of Chris Gauthier, a talented and versatile actor who passed away on February 23rd, at the age of 48.
His death was confirmed by his talent agency, Tristar Appearances/Event Horizon Talent, who said he had died from an unspecified short illness. They announced via CNN, saying,
“We can confirm that our friend and client, Chris Gauthier, passed away on Friday morning, February 23, at the age of 48 after a brief illness. As a beloved character actor, Chris shared his talents with so many of us both on television and in film. His loss is felt not just by his fans but by those of us who were lucky enough to know him more personally. On behalf of his family, we ask for privacy during this time so that they are able to grieve properly.”
Chris Gauthier was born in England, but moved to Canada as a child. He started his acting career in the late 1990s, appearing in various films and TV shows.
He was best known for his roles as Smee in Once Upon a Time, Vincent in Eureka, and Ronald Reznick in Supernatural. He also had memorable parts in Watchmen, Freddy vs. Jason, 40 Days and 40 Nights, and A Series of Unfortunate Events.
The late actor was praised for his ability to play diverse and quirky characters, often with a touch of humor and heart. He was also described by his colleagues and co-stars as a kind, sweet, and generous person, who always brought joy and laughter to the set.
Some of his former co-stars took to social media to express their condolences and pay tribute to Gauthier.
Colin O’Donoghue, who played Captain Hook in Once Upon a Time, posted a photo of him and Gauthier on Instagram, writing, “Rest in Peace Chris! Heartbroken! My love and thoughts go out to Erin and the boys! You will be missed brother! You were the real captain!!”
Adam Horowitz, the co-creator of Once Upon a Time, also tweeted, “So sad to hear of the passing of Chris Gauthier. Such a kind, sweet, and talented person. You will be missed.”
Chris Gauthier’s fans also shared their sorrow and appreciation for his work, calling him a brilliant actor and a wonderful human being. Many of them thanked him for bringing their favorite characters to life, and for making them smile and cry with his performances.