The entertainment world is mourning the loss of Francisco San Martin, the talented actor known for his roles as Dario Hernandez on Days of Our Lives and Mateo on The Bold and the Beautiful. San Martin tragically passed away at the age of 39 on January 16, 2025, in his Los Angeles home. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed that his death was due to suicide.
In addition to his soap opera roles, Francisco made a memorable appearance on Jane the Virgin, portraying Fabian Regalo del Cielo. His character, a star in the fictional telenovela Los Viajes de Guillermo, had a brief romantic relationship with Jane (played by Gina Rodriguez), leaving a lasting impression on fans of the show.
San Martin’s journey on Days of Our Lives began in 2011, when he first appeared as Dario Hernandez. His portrayal lasted until September 2011, after which the role was recast with Jordi Vilasuso in 2016. He later joined The Bold and the Beautiful in 2017 as Mateo, a Forrester mansion employee who was entangled in Sheila’s (Kimberlin Brown) complex schemes. San Martin appeared in 16 episodes as part of a gripping storyline involving Quinn (Rena Sofer).
In a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, actress Camila Banus, who played Gabi on Days of Our Lives, shared her sorrow: “Pepe, what can I say, but I love you, and rest in peace, my friend. Love you mucho, mucho, mucho. I wish I’d told you more.”
The news of San Martin’s passing has left fans, friends, and colleagues in shock. We at Soap Hub extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and fans during this incredibly difficult time.
If you or someone you know is struggling, please remember that the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available 24 hours a day. There is always help available via text, chat, or talk.
