Television fans were thrown into mourning early in 2024 when news about the death of All My Children star Alec Musser emerged. The actor was 50 at the time of his death. Musser became a television sensation after winning SOAPnet’s I Wanna Be a Soap Star Season 2 in 2005. Subsequently, he was cast to play Del Henry on All My Children and remained on the show between 2005 and 2007. His performance garnered only positive reviews from critics and fans with producers signing him on an extended contract.
Alec Musser’s other acting credits can be seen in film and television projects such as Road to the Altar (2009), Grown Ups (2010), The Phantom Executioner (2010), and Desperate Housewives (2011). He also co-executive produced Best Summer Ever in 2020. Before acting, Musser explored his passion as an athlete, engaging in outdoor sports such as surfing, water skiing, jet skiing, sailing, cycling, football, lacrosse, ice hockey, and snowboarding. He also attracted modeling contracts that saw him model for high-profile brands. Keep reading for a detailed analysis of Musser’s life and death.
Alec Musser Was From New Jersey
Though Alec Musser was born on April 11, 1973, in New York City, he grew up in different places, including the East Coast in New Jersey and Connecticut. Musser had a younger brother named John but he seemed to be the only famous person in his family. After graduating from Westminster School, Musser moved to San Diego to study at the University of San Diego. After college, he moved to California where he worked at ski resorts in the Sierra Mountains.
His Early Career Days as a Ski Patrolman, Lifeguard, and Model
After moving to California, Alec Musser secured a job as a ski patrolman at Mammoth Mountain. The North American ski resort is located in the eastern Sierra Mountains where Musser worked during ski seasons. Off-season, he worked as a lifeguard. He was discovered by a modeling agent in his third season, leading to his first modeling job on a campaign for Abercrombie & Fitch.
Subsequently, a full-time modeling career ensued, taking Musser to places like South Africa, Greece, Australia and Paris. Musser worked with clients such as Gianfranco Ferre, Men’s Health, GQ, Cosmopolitan, Target, and Speedo. He was signed to Nous Model Management in Los Angeles and Silver Model Management in New York. Musser also leveraged his modeling career to book national commercials. He later auditioned for I Wanna Be a Soap Star and moved back to New York City after winning the contest to join the cast of All My Children.
Alec Musser’s Acting Career Began in 2005
Alec Musser became an instant star after winning I Wanna Be a Soap Star season 2. He was cast as Del Henry on ABC’s popular soap opera, All My Children, replacing Winsor Harmon who went on a long break. Musser’s stint on the show was supposed to be a 13-week contract but his captivating performance earned him an extension that spanned 43 episodes. Fans and critics fell in love with Musser’s portrayal of Del which influenced head writer Megan McTavish to extend his story arc.
Aside from All My Children, Alec Musser appeared in other television shows such as Rita Rocks as Plumber. He also got minor film roles in Road to the Altar and Grown Ups, appearing alongside Salma Hayek, Maria Bello, Maya Rudolph, and Joyce Van Patten in the latter. Musser’s final screen appearance was in Desperate Housewives after appearing as Friedrich on Season 8, Episode 3 “Watch While I Revise the World” in 2011.
Alec Musser’s Cause of Death Revealed
The All My Children alum was found dead in his Del Mar, California home on January 12, 2024, by his fiancée Paige Press. A coroner’s office press release stated that Musser was found “seated and slumped forward on the bathroom floor” with a firearm beside him. Miss Press called for help and paramedics confirmed the actor dead. The coroner also confirmed that Musser died by suicide with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest. Tributes from Hollywood stars flooded the internet, including an Instagram post from Musser’s Grown Ups costar Adam Sandler.
Meet Alec Musser’s Fiancée, Paige Press
Alec Musser was engaged to be married to Paige Press before his death. Their relationship timeline is unknown to the public but they have been together for a few years before Musser’s passing. As a tribute to the late actor, Press shared many heartwrenching messages, including a picture of them from “six years ago.” Though little is known about her, Musser’s fiancée appears to share his passion for skiing, surfing, and fitness.
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