All American fans were left crying after the emotional farewell scenes of actor Kamar de los Reyes after his death from cancer at the age of 56.
The star, who joined the CW series in season 4 as beloved football coach Montes, passed away last December.
He appeared in the sixth season premiere of the long-running CW series, but was unable to film further before his death.
And in Monday’s episode 10, it was revealed that her character did not die in the series. Instead, he accepted a job in the NFL, and his departure was explained during a phone call between Cody Christian’s Asher Adams and Coach Montes.
At the end, the episode also included a tribute card ‘in loving memory’ of the actor that left fans sobbing over the loss of the star.
All American fans were left crying after the emotional farewell scenes of actor Kamar de los Reyes after his death from cancer at the age of 56; He is photographed in 2013 in Los Angeles.
The star, who joined the CW series in season 4 as beloved football coach Montes, passed away last December (his departure was explained in episode 10 of season six) and tributes were paid to him.
One fan wrote: ‘The way this episode ended broke me so much. I’m so excited. Cody Christian didn’t even have to act for that scene, all those emotions were real. Rest in perfect peace Kamar De Los Reyes!’
Another wrote: ‘Asher’s monologue makes me cry. When he said, “I know you’re going to a better place,” I heard the pain in his voice because Cody, as well as the rest of the cast and crew, lost a coworker and a friend. Gone but not forgotten. RIP Kamar De Los Reyes.’
A third wrote: “A remarkable tribute and a very emotional scene.”
Another wrote: ‘This scene made me cry. @ReallyCody did an amazing job. “This was a beautiful and emotional farewell for Kamar De Los Reyes.”
Others wrote: I looked at him again and started crying. RIP Kamar’ and ‘That was a great final farewell for Coach Montes aka Kamar de los Reyes, wow. Great performance by Asher too.’
All American is currently in its sixth season with five episodes left. The series was recently renewed for season 7.
de Los Reyes, best known for his work on the ABC soap opera One Life To Live, died in Los Angeles on Christmas Eve after a brief battle with cancer.
Last month, General Hospital actor Michael Easton revealed that he held his friend’s hand until his last moment on Earth.
And in Monday’s episode 10, it was revealed that her character did not die in the series. Instead, he accepted a job in the NFL, and his departure was explained during a phone call between Cody Christian’s Asher Adams (pictured) and Coach Montes.
The actor joined the CW series in season 4 as the beloved Coach Montes.
One fan wrote: ‘The way this episode ended broke me so much. I’m so excited’
Easton, 57, shared those personal details during the Daytime Stands Up: A Benefit for Stand Up to Cancer – We All Have a Story livestream.
The actor said his old friend was with those who loved him most at the time of his death.
“I was holding his hand when he passed and I was surrounded by family and friends,” he explained.
‘There was a lot of love around him. I mean, she touched a lot of lives.”
“He loved being an actor and he was a great actor.”
“His love and commitment to his craft meant that De Los Reyes continued to work during his illness, appearing on the set of All American,” two weeks before his death. It was fierce until the end,” Easton said.
He appeared in the sixth season premiere of the long-running CW series, but was unable to film further before his death. And in Monday’s episode 10, it was revealed that her character did not die in the series. Instead, she accepted a job in the NFL.
The departure was explained during a phone call between Cody Christian’s Asher Adams and Coach Montes (both seen in one image). At the end, the episode also featured a tribute card ‘in loving memory’ of the actor.
He was perhaps best known for his signature role as Antonio Vega on One Life To Live. He began starring on the show in 1995. Kamar would leave the daytime drama series in 1998, but would return two years later in 2000.
He also appeared in the ABC series The Rookie in 2021, where he played Detective Ryan Caradine (R) in five episodes.
“He never talked about being sick. Even though the odds were stacked from the beginning, and it’s still very difficult for me to talk about, he was amazed by his strength and determination. I would have closed long before him.
The family of the late actor has not revealed what type of cancer claimed his life.
De Los Reyes was married to Good Trouble star Sherri Saum, 49. The couple had twin sons, Michael and John, aged 10. The actor was also the father of his son Cayden, 26, from a previous relationship.
The Hollywood community supported the family as they said goodbye to their beloved husband and father.
“People lay outside,” he said of attending the funeral. ‘People showed who had not seen it in 20 years. That was the effect. Many of the One Life to Live cast members came and (the) All American cast also attended.
He began his signature role as Antonio Vega on One Life To Live in 1995.
His character was a former gang member who had unjustly served a prison sentence for a murder committed in self-defense.
Kamar would leave the daytime drama series in 1998, but would return two years later in 2000.
Ultimately, he would remain on the show, with his character evolving into a lawyer and then a police officer, until 2013, when he disappeared.
In addition to his work on the ABC soap opera, Kamar may be best known to video games as the voice of the villain Raúl Menéndez in the Call Of Duty video games.
The late actor’s family has not revealed what type of cancer claimed his life; He appears in the photo in 2020.
De Los Reyes was married to Good Trouble star Sherri Saum, 49. The couple had twin sons, Michael and John, aged 10. The actor was also the father of a son, Cayden, 26, from a previous relationship; The couple seen with their children in 2015.
His character was a Nicaraguan arms dealer and terrorist who had extreme hatred towards the United States.
He played it in several different games, including 2012’s Call of Duty: Black Ops II, 2018’s Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, 2019’s Call of Duty: Mobile, and 2021’s Call of Duty: Vanguard.
Another of his signature roles was on the Fox series Sleepy Hollow, where he played Jobe in the fourth and final season in 2017.
Kamar also played Watergate thief Eugenio Martínez in Nixon (1995) directed by Oliver Stone and also appeared as Tomas in Love & Suicide (2005) by Lisa France.
He also appeared in the ABC series The Rookie in 2021, where he played Detective Ryan Caradine in five episodes.
