Actor and model Alec Musser's unexpected death leaves Hollywood in shock, Adam Sandler pays tribute

Musser passed away at his home in Del Mar, California, on Saturday, January 13. His partner, Paige Press, announced the actor and model's death, primarily recognized for his contributions to the popular soap opera "All My Children" and the comedy "Grown Ups."

"Rest in peace, love of my life. Alec Musser, I will never cease to love you. My heart is shattered," she shared in an Instastory, which deeply touched Musser's fans and friends.

Adam Sandler, who met Musser while filming the comedy "Grown Ups" in 2010, was among the stars who mourned the untimely demise of the 50-year-old.

"I adored this guy. I can't believe he's gone. Such a wonderful, funny, and kind man. I'm thinking about Alec Musser and his family and sending them all my love..." Sandler wrote on Platform X.

Alec Musser, born on April 1, 1973, in New York, first ventured into sports, followed by a successful modeling career. He became the face of Abercrombie & Fitch, appearing on the covers of various men's magazines. In 2005, he garnered his first role in a television production after winning the reality show "I Wanna Be a Soap Star".

This marked his entry into the soap opera "All My Children" cast, where he played the character Del Henry. Appearing in over 40 episodes, Musser graced the screen from 2005 to 2007. In addition to the aforementioned series, he also made a brief appearance on "Desperate Housewives", with his most significant film role alongside Adam Sandler in the comedy "Grown Ups".