Actor Tony Ganios, recognized for his memorable roles in films like Porky’s, has passed away. He was 64 years old. The news was first reported by TMZ.
Ganios allegedly succumbed to a heart attack. His fiancée, Amanda, confirmed the news of his passing on social media. She revealed that he passed away on a Sunday at a New York hospital after being admitted the previous day.
The actor had been grappling with a severe spinal cord infection, and the report indicates that the heart attack occurred following a surgical procedure. Amanda took to the social media platform X on Tuesday to express her grief and appreciation for the condolences she received from fans.
Thank you, Marc. It's just unreal to me right now. It was so fast. He hadn't felt well and hid it from me for days. When he finally told me, and was taken to the hospital, his spinal cord was severely infected. They did surgery, next morning, his heart stopped. I'm crushed.
— Amanda Serrano-Ganios (@Pinkyrat87) February 20, 2024
‘Porky’s’ Star Tony Ganios Dead at 64
In a heartfelt note, she shared, “The last words we said to each other were ‘I love you.’ Love is an understatement. You are everything to me. My heart, my soul, and my best friend. #ILoveYou #TonyGanios.”
Responding to a fan named @wrongstanceprod, Amanda conveyed her disbelief and sorrow over the sudden loss. She disclosed that Tony had been unwell but had kept it from her until the last moment.
TMZ reported additional details, revealing that Tony had been en route to a dialysis treatment on Sunday morning when he went into cardiac arrest, leading to organ failure.
This is a developing story.