It began with a soft, almost hesitant whisper at his front door — a knock so light that at first Francisco thought it was the wind.
But something about the timing felt off: the precise stroke in the dead of night, the silence that followed, and the faint echo that lingered far too long. There was no name on the intercom, no message slipped under the door — only an aura of expectation, a suggestion that someone or something had come looking for him.
As he stepped toward the threshold, his heart pounded with a mixture of anticipation and dread. Did he open it, or let the mystery remain outside? Either way, he sensed that whatever awaited him could reshape everything.
Francisco San Martin — an actor widely known for his work on daytime soaps such as NBC’s Days of Our Lives and CBS’ The Bold and the Beautiful — has died. He was found dead in his Los Angeles home on Thursday, Jan. 16. The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office has ruled his death a suicide by hanging. He was just 39.
Born in Mallorca, Spain, in 1985 and raised in Montana, San Martin began acting in children’s theatre in the U.S. He later returned to Spain as a teen, pursued modeling, and undertook formal acting lessons. Over time, he appeared in several Spanish stage, TV, and film productions before returning to the United States to further his career.
San Martin’s most notable roles were in American daytime television. After a one-off appearance on Days of Our Lives in 2010, he was cast as Dario Hernandez, a character he portrayed in over 50 episodes during a six-month run in 2011. Following that, he appeared in the 2013 TV movie Behind the Candelabra. He later returned to daytime television in 2017, appearing on The Bold and the Beautiful as Mateo — a groundskeeper caught up in one of Sheila’s schemes. That same year, he joined the cast of Jane the Virgin, playing Fabian Regalo del Cielo in seasons 3 and 4.
News of his passing shocked fans and colleagues alike. Among those paying tribute was his Days of Our Lives co-star, who affectionately called him “Pepe” and shared memories of him singing “Happy Birthday” during a Hollywood concert — a moment she said she will never forget.
🔹 Conclusion
Francisco San Martin’s sudden passing leaves a void in the hearts of fans and colleagues — a poignant reminder of how fragile life can be, even for those who seem to live under a bright spotlight. His roles brought entertainment, his presence brought warmth, and now his absence reverberates across a community that admired him. Though his life ended too soon, the moments he created — on screen and off — will live on in memory.
Let his story be more than a tribute; may it serve as a call for compassion, mental-health awareness, and kindness. In remembering Francisco, we are reminded to reach out, care sincerely, and never assume another’s smile hides no pain.