Once Upon a Time’s Chris Gauthier, Dead at 48

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Chris Gauthier, who played Mr. Smee in the Disney mashup drama Once upon a time, has died. She was 48 years old. “We can confirm that our dear friend and client, Chris Gauthier, passed away on Friday morning, February 23 at the age of 48,” read a statement from TriStar Appearances/Event Horizon Talent obtained by Deadline. “Your loss is felt not only by his fans but also by those of us who were fortunate enough to know him more personally. “On behalf of his family, we ask for privacy during this time so that they may grieve appropriately.” The cause of death was a brief unspecified illness.

Gauthier acted in over 100 projects across all genres, including appearances in Supernatural, Dead Like Me, Kyle XY, and Smallville. He played the partying best man in the limited series. Harper’s Island, who played the plot of a slasher film during a television season. Gauthier had supporting roles in eureka and Once upon a time. In eureka, He played a transdimensional cafe owner, Vincent. In OUAT, assisted fan-favorite Captain Hook. Colin O’Donoghue posted a tribute to his first officer, writing “Rest in peace Chris! With a broken heart! My love and thoughts are with Erin and the boys! We will miss you brother! You were the real captain!!