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Health & Science · October 26, 2026

Alan Dysert Dead: 'All My Children' Actor Was 75

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Actor Alan Dysert, best known for playing Sean Cudahy on the ABC soap opera 'All My Children,' died on October 23 at the age of 75. His wife, Michele Dysert, announced his passing via Facebook over the weekend of October 25. While a specific cause of death was not explicitly confirmed in her post, she noted his long history of health challenges. Dysert had previously revealed in his 2023 memoir, 'Lights, Camera, Cancer!', that he had been diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of incurable cancer more than a decade ago. Dysert portrayed a 'con man' character on the daytime drama across two stints between 1979 and 1990 and was also recognized for his work as a filmmaker and acting teacher.

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  • Alan Dysert died at the age of 75
  • His death occurred on Friday, October 23
  • His wife, Michele Dysert, announced the death on Facebook
  • Dysert was best known for his role on the soap opera 'All My Children'
  • He was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer, which he detailed in his 2023 memoir

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  • Dysert portrayed the character Sean Cudahy
  • He appeared on 'All My Children' for two stints: 1979-1981 and 1988-1990
  • His memoir is titled 'Lights, Camera, Cancer!'
  • His cancer treatment included four major surgeries and 29 CT scans
  • He appeared in 79 episodes of 'All My Children'
  • He had roles in the films 'Two Weeks' (2006) and 'The Grift' (2008)
  • He was originally from Illinois

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