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Updated Monday, February 26, 2024-11:30
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The sudden death of
David Gail
at the age of 58 last January took everyone by surprise.
The news was revealed by the actor's sister, Katie Colmenares, who dedicated a few farewell words
to him on social media .
"There has hardly been a day in my life when you were not with me, by my side. Always my companion,
my best friend;
ready to face anything and anyone with me," she put next to a photograph of her hugging.
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Although at that time the causes of death were unknown, speculation began to circulate and there were many
hypotheses
that pointed to a
possible overdose.
It has now emerged that
Gail died
from
brain and heart complications
due to
drug poisoning.
The autopsy reveals that the artist suffered brain damage caused by lack of oxygen (anoxia) and reduced blood flow (ischemia) to the brain.
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As confirmed by
Deadline,
the protagonist of
Sensación de vivir
had consumed
amphetamines, cocaine, ethanol and fentanyl.
Devastated, Mary Painter, David's mother, has spoken of the
addiction
her son suffered from.
"It breaks my heart to know that my son died this way. David
became dependent on medicine
many years ago, after multiple
surgeries
on his hands and wrists. He lived in enough pain to prevent him from working for almost a decade, and the "Relief was only achieved through total disability,
physical therapy and painkillers."
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"David's death shines a light on the countless
innocent victims
of pharmaceutical addiction and
the fentanyl epidemic
that has taken so many of our sons and daughters. Please keep David and
others
who "They struggle with pain or dependency," Mary said about her son's death.
Very
grateful for all the love
received in these difficult times and the great mass farewell she is having, Painter has assured that "
we are very moved
by the great love of David's dedicated fans and colleagues. We are grateful for all the support received during this difficult time."
The interpreter was known for having played
Stuart Carson, the fiancé of Brenda Walsh
(Shannen Doherty) in the series
Sensación de Vivir
for eight episodes.
But it was not his only performance, he also played Dr. Joe Scanlon in
Port Charles,
the spin-off of
General Hospital.