Alan Dysert, best known for playing Sean Cudahy on All My Children, has died at the age of 75.
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The actor's wife announced the news in a Facebook post yesterday, Oct. 25. PEOPLE reported that no cause of death was shared.
The "All My Children" Revealed He Had Cancer in 2023
In the social media statement, Dysert's wife said, "My heart is broken as I share that my beloved husband, Alan, passed away on October 23, 2026. While I am struggling to imagine life without him, I am forever grateful to have experienced what so many people spend their lives searching for — the love of a lifetime."
She added that the All My Children actor "faced more than his share of health challenges over the years, yet he continued to approach life with determination, humor, and gratitude."
Dysert also shared in his 2023 memoir, titled Lights, Camera, Cancer!, that he had been diagnosed with a "rare, aggressive, and incurable cancer." He had gone through four cancer-related surgeries and one recurrence. He also endured countless rounds of chemotherapy.
Alan Dysert Was Also a Teacher
Dysert was born and raised on a farm in rural Illinois. He studied television arts at the University of Illinois and began working in real estate. He made his acting debut in 1978 on the sitcom Soap. Dysert then began working on All My Children in 1980.
The actor played the role of con-man Sean Cudahy in 79 episodes of the ABC soap opera. He made his final appearance in 1990. Beyond acting, he was a musician, writer, filmmaker, producer, and acting teacher. In her tribute, Dysert's wife said he had an "incredible gift for storytelling" and "wonderful sense of humor."
"We shared a love that was truly special," she wrote. "Thank you for loving me, for making me laugh, for the adventures, the memories, and the beautiful life we built together. I would choose you all over again, without hesitation. My heart is broken, but I am so thankful for the love of a lifetime."
Dysert is also survived by his two sons and grandchildren.
