All My Children star Jeffrey Carlson, who made history playing the first trans character on daytime TV, ‘dies at 48’
- All My Children actor Jeffrey Carlson, known for his breakthrough role as a trans character on the soap opera, has reportedly died.
- The news was announced by Time Out New York drama editor Adam Feldman on Twitter.
- Carlson played the role of a man named Zarf in August 2006, before returning to the show in November, when his character was revealed to be a trans woman named Zoe.
All My Children actor Jeffrey Carlson, known for his groundbreaking role as a trans character on the soap opera show, has reportedly died. He was 48 years old.
The Long Beach, California native had been on the daytime television series since 2006.
The news was announced by Time Out New York theater editor Adam Feldman, the Twitter.
Feldman described Carlson as a “powerful actor” and called his untimely death a “painful loss.”
It has been reported that because he is a huge fan of All My Children, the actor’s mother named him after the fictional character Jeff Martin.
Carlson first played a character named Zarf in August 2006, before returning to the show in November, when her character was revealed to be a trans woman named Zoe.
Rest In Peace: All My Children actor Jeffrey Carlson, known for his groundbreaking role as a trans character, has died. he was 48
Backstory: Carlson first played a character named Zarf in August 2006, before returning to the show in November, when her character was revealed to be a trans woman named Zoe.
As news of Carlson’s death spread, his fans and loved ones took to social media to mourn the star.
By MeterThe Shakespeare Theater Company wrote on Facebook: ‘STC is saddened to learn of the recent passing of Jeffrey Carlson.
“Jeffrey delivered beautiful and nuanced performances throughout his career, which took him from television and film to Broadway and, fortunately for us, to STC.”
The publication continued: “His memorable performances include Lorenzaccio (2005), Hamlet (2007 and 2008’s Free For All) and Romeo and Juliet (2016 and 2017’s Free For All).”
Ultimately, the company stated, “We send our love to Jeffrey’s friends, family and colleagues, those who knew and loved him the most.”
Susan Hart, once the lead actress on CST, added a heartfelt comment, writing, “Goodnight my sweet sweet sweet prince of men.”
He went on to say that “there are no words for our despair at losing you, Jeffrey Carlson.”
You were… oh God… speechless… so loved and adored. For those of you who don’t know, I am very sorry to share the news that Jeffrey passed away yesterday. I have been respectful of his family’s privacy by not sharing the news before…couldn’t breathe or function either…still can’t…love everyone…just devastated’, the note ended.
Sad: The news was announced by Time Out New York drama editor Adam Feldman on Twitter.
Nickname: It has been reported that because he is a huge fan of All My Children, the actor’s mother named him after the fictional character Jeff Martin.
