‘All My Children’ star Alan Dysert dead at 75 after ‘incurable cancer’ diagnosis

See more of our coverage in your search results. “All My Children” alum Alan Dysert died on Friday. He was 75. Alan’s wife, Michele, said on Facebook that she’s “heartbroken” over the soap star’s death. “While I am struggling to imagine life without him, I am forever grateful to have experienced what so many people spend their lives searching for — the love of a lifetime,” she wrote. “All My Children” alum Alan Dysert (seen here) died at age 75 after revealing his “incurable cancer” diagnosis. Facebook/Alan Dysert Alan (pictured here in “All My Children” with Gillian Spencer in 1981) died on Friday, his wife, Michele, confirmed on Facebook. Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images Michele didn’t confirm Alan’s cause of death, but she said he “faced more than his share of health challenges over the years, yet he continued to approach life with determination, humor, and gratitude.” “He fought hard for the life he loved,” Michele continued, “and I was honored to stand beside him through it all.” Alan previously revealed in his 2023 memoir, “Lights, Camera, Cancer!,” that he was diagnosed with a “rare, aggressive and incurable cancer.” He wrote in the book that his treatment included four major cancer-related surgeries, a recurrence, chemotherapy and 29 CT scans. In her tribute to Alan, Michele recognized his “extraordinary life,” from his “humble beginnings” growing up in Illinois, to becoming “an actor, musician, writer, filmmaker, producer, and beloved acting teacher.” Michele said she’s “heartbroken” over her husband’s death (Alan is pictured above). Michele wrote that Alan (seen here in the soap opera with Linda Gabboney in 1980) “faced more than his share of health challenges over the years.” Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images Michele said that while most people knew Alan for his role as Sean Cudahy on “All My Children” in the 1980s, others knew him “as the teacher and mentor who encouraged them to believe in themselves and pursue their dreams.” She also celebrated that Alan “had an incredible gift for storytelling, a wonderful sense of humor, an adventurous spirit, and a personality that could fill any room.” Later in her message, Michele said the couple “shared a love that was truly special” and “loved traveling and laughing together.” “He never needed a room full of people or an elaborate plan to enjoy ourselves,” she penned. “We genuinely loved each other’s company. Even after all our years together, life with Alan was never boring.” But Michele noted that Alan (seen here with Gibboney) still “continued to approach life with determination, humor, and gratitude.” Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images Michele also asked Alan’s loved ones and fans to remember him “with a smile, share a favorite story, and celebrate the joy he brought into this world.” Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images At the end of her tribute, Michele called on Alan’s loved ones — including his two sons, Cody and Cooper — and “everyone whose life he touched” to remember him “with a smile, share a favorite story, and celebrate the joy he brought into this world.” “My heart is broken, but I am so thankful for the love of a lifetime. I will love you always,” she concluded. Alan grew up on a farm in rural Illinois, and pursued acting after he studied television at the University of Illinois. He was best known for playing a con man in 79 episodes of “All My Children” from 1980 to 1990. Community Guidelines Welcome to the Page Six Community! Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space. In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience. Simply put, keep it civil. Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!