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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.