Who was Jeffrey Carlson, Broadway and TV Star who died at 48? Know his early life, cause of death & net worth

Jeffrey Carlson, bestknown for playing a transgender character named Zoe in the daytime soap opera All My Children, haspassed away at the age of 48. The news was confirmed by actress Susan Hart on her Facebook page on July 7, stating that Carlson is no more.

Her post read, "For those who haven't received the news yet, I'm very sorry to share that Jeffrey has passed away."

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As Jeffrey's fans and loved ones mourned, Susan in her other post said, "No words to express my gratitude for all of you who shared condolences for Jeffrey. Response so overwhelming I literally cannot respond to each of you while grieving.. please know the gratitude I feel is huge… Thank you… please send any photos you have! I don’t have many…."

The Shakespeare theatre company paid its respect to the actor stating his performance is most recognised in the roles of Free for All in 2008, Lorenzaccio in 2005 and Romeo and Juliet performed in 2016.

Jeffrey Carlson's Early Life and Career

Born on 23 June 1975 in Long Beach, California, Jeffreywas an American actor and singer. His mother named him Jeffrey because she was a huge fan of the All My Childrencharacter "Jeff Martin."

His acting career began in 2002 when hedebuted on Broadway in Edward Albee's The Goat or Who is Sylvia and in 2003 he also appeared in the Broadway revival of Tartuffe.

In 2004, Jeffrey was also nominated for the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical for the role of Marilyn in Taboo.

In 2007, during an interview, Carlson on playing the role of a transgender said, "Members of the transgender community are talking with the regular posters on the All My Children chat rooms." He added that how he met several people in the community and he understood that after talking to them, he felt he had it in him to make them feel comfortable.

How did Jeffrey Carlson die?

Till now, the cause of death has not been revealed.

Jeffrey Carlson's Net Worth

The net worth of late actor Jeffrey Carlson, according to media outlet The Distin, is between $1 million and $5 million.

(With inputs from agencies)

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