Late actor Adan Canto’s final appearance as Arman Morales on The Cleaning Lady was broadcast on an episode titled El Reloj. Canto, who died of appendiceal cancer at the age of 42, had appeared on 25 episodes of the series since 2022. In the episode, Arman was abducted into a van following a botched drug deal, and his family was searching for him as his kidnappers planned to surrender him for ransom. Thony and Fiona eventually locate the vehicle he was in before a planned meet at a drop-off point in the desert. It was revealed that Dante was behind Arman’s kidnapping, and a shootout leads to Arman’s presumed death.
In the final scene of the episode, a flashback to a season one scene where Arman and Thony shared a kiss while dancing was shown. A tribute card reading ‘In Loving Memory – Adan Canto’ flashed at the end of the broadcast. The co-showrunner of The Cleaning Lady, Jeannine Renshaw, mentioned that the third season was originally set to focus on Canto’s character, but the storyline was revised due to Canto’s illness. Viewers reacted emotionally to the episode, remembering Canto and appreciating the way his character’s story was concluded.
Following Canto’s death, his wife Stephanie Ann Canto shared a heartfelt post on social media, quoting from the Book of Matthew to honor her late husband. The couple had two children together, and their loving relationship was often shared on social media. Canto’s costars from various projects such as Halle Berry and Kiefer Sutherland paid tribute to him after his passing. Known for his roles in X-Men: Days Of Future Past and Designated Survivor, Canto’s unexpected battle with cancer was kept private from the public.
In a sweet Father’s Day post shared in June 2022, Canto expressed gratitude for his family and the blessing of being a father. After his death, his family described him as a man who never complained, inspiring many with his strength and spirit. Fans and viewers of The Cleaning Lady took to social media to share their emotions and thoughts on the episode, recognizing the respectful and beautiful tribute to Canto through the end of his character’s storyline. The legacy of Adan Canto lives on through his impactful performances and the memories shared by those who knew and loved him.
