Days of Our Lives actor Cody Longo dead at 34

Days of Our Lives actor Cody Longo has died at the age of 34.

The dead body of the soap star is said to have been discovered by authorities on Wednesday in bed at a residence in Austin, Texas. TMZ reports. 

Per the report, Longo’s wife Stephanie became concerned about his whereabouts and had called police for a welfare check when they later discovered him dead.

The actor is known for briefly playing the character Nicholas Alamain on the popular soap in 2011.  

His wife works at a local dance studio and became concerned when she couldn’t reach her husband, who is believed to have battled alcohol abuse. 

Authorities arrived at the scene and kicked down the door when Longo didn’t answer. They found him deceased in the bedroom. 

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Days of Our Lives actor Cody Longo dead at 34: Soap star passes away after ‘struggle with alcohol abuse’

A family member told TMZ that the actor had struggled with alcohol abuse for many years and had recently gone to rehab. 

An official cause of death has not yet been revealed. 

His wife reportedly told the site: ‘He was an amazing father and the best husband. Our whole world is shattered.’

The actor is survived by his wife, a daughter, seven, a son, five, and one-year-old baby boy. 

Young star: The late star is seen in the movie Bring It On: Fight to the Finish