Arrr, the famed 'One Life to Live' matey, Kamar de los Reyes, hath sailed into Davy Jones' locker at 56.
2023-12-26
Avast ye scallywags! Kamar de los Reyes, famed fer his role on the ol' soap opera "One Life to Live," hath met his demise after a wee scuffle with the cursed cancer. Aye, he be but 56 years young.
Kamar de los Reyes, the actor famous for his role as Antonio Vega in "One Life to Live," has sadly passed away at the age of 56. He lost his battle with cancer on Sunday, leaving behind his wife Sherri Saum and their twin sons, Michael and John, as well as his son Caylen.Born in Puerto Rico and raised in Las Vegas, de los Reyes moved to Los Angeles in the late 1980s to pursue his acting career. He quickly found success, landing his first role in the 1988 movie "Salsa." From there, he continued to act steadily, but his big break came in 1994 when he was cast in the soap opera adaptation of "Valley of the Dolls."
However, it was his role as Antonio Vega in "One Life to Live" that made him a household name. Playing a former gang member turned lawyer and police officer, de los Reyes appeared in 282 episodes of the show and his last appearance was in 2009. It was on this show that he met his wife, who also appeared in several episodes.
In addition to his television work, de los Reyes was known for his voice acting in video games, including "Call of Duty: Black Ops II." He also had roles in movies such as "Salt" and "The Cell," where he worked with stars like Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Lopez.
At the time of his passing, de los Reyes was filming "All American" and had recently shot roles in Hulu's "Washington Black" and Marvel's upcoming "Daredevil" series. He was passionate about Puerto Rico and was actively involved in recovery efforts following Hurricane Maria.
Kamar de los Reyes will be remembered for his talent and his contributions to the entertainment industry. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and fans.