Alan Dysert, Sean Cudahy on All My Children, Dies at 75

Alan Dysert, who played Sean Cudahy on “All My Children,” died on Friday at age 75, his wife Michele announced on Facebook. Michele said she was heartbroken and wrote that she was grateful to have shared “the love of a lifetime” with him.

Michele did not confirm a cause of death in her announcement. She said Dysert faced health challenges over the years and “continued to approach life with determination, humor, and gratitude.” She added: “He fought hard for the life he loved, and I was honored to stand beside him through it all.”

Sean Cudahy and a career on stage and screen

Dysert was best known for playing a con man, Sean Cudahy, in 79 episodes of “All My Children” from 1980 to 1990. He grew up on a farm in rural Illinois and studied television at the University of Illinois before pursuing acting.

According to Michele, most people knew him for that role, while others knew him as a teacher and mentor. She listed his work as an actor, musician, writer, filmmaker, producer, and acting teacher, and said he encouraged students to believe in themselves and pursue their dreams.

A memoir about cancer treatment

Dysert wrote about his illness in his 2023 memoir, “Lights, Camera, Cancer!” In the book, he said he was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive and incurable cancer. He wrote that his treatment included four major cancer-related surgeries, a recurrence, chemotherapy, and 29 CT scans.

Michele asked loved ones and fans to remember him “with a smile, share a favorite story, and celebrate the joy he brought into this world.” She also named his two sons, Cody and Cooper, and closed: “My heart is broken, but I am so thankful for the love of a lifetime. I will love you always.”

Reporting based on coverage by Page Six.