Who was Spencer Lofranco? All about Canadian actor who died at 33

Canadian actor Spencer Lofranco, recognized for his roles in films such as Jamesy Boy and Gotti, has passed away at the age of 33. Police in British Columbia, Canada, say they're looking into it, but haven't explained why he passed. Right now, no one knows exactly what happened - details might come out later as the investigations go on, as reported by TMZ.

News about the rising talent's death spread online when his brother, Santino Lofranco, put up an emotional post on Instagram saying he passed away on Tuesday. He wrote how deeply his brother touched people, describing him as a "legend" - someone who changed lives forever. 

He wrote:

"To the legend @roccowinning. My brother. You lived a life only some could dream of. You changed people lives, and now you are with God. I will always love you and miss you Bear. RIP. October 18, 1992 - November 18, 2025."

Spencer Breslin's path from humor to Hollywood

Spencer was an American actor whose entertainment career began with a personality that revolved around both attention and humor. In a 2014 conversation with Interview Magazine, he said that he was the kid who always wanted to make other people laugh, the one who naturally sought to be seen and heard. He said (via The Mirror USA):

"I was always funny guy, always trying to make people laugh and always the center of attention. I guess I was being an actor my whole life. I finally realized what I was doing and it was just getting me in trouble. I went to summer acting classes."

Such an instinct later became ambition, and at the age of 17, he resolved to pursue a career in acting despite the fact that his father wanted him to follow more conventional careers, such as hockey or even take up a career as a lawyer. Instead, Spencer got down to training by attending a one-year conservatory at the New York Film Academy, where he perfected his craft, and he began getting first roles.

His first big break was in Jamesy Boy, which opened the doors and enabled him to establish himself on screen. He kept diversifying his resume with movies such as At Middleton, Unbroken, and Home to show his versatility by working in a variety of roles. His last credit was in Gotti (2018), where he featured with John Travolta and Kelly Preston, which is significant in his career. 

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