Canadian actor Spencer Lofranco has died at the age of 33. His brother, Santino, announced his passing on November 20, 2025, stating that Spencer died on November 18 in British Columbia. The cause of death has not yet been confirmed and is under investigation by authorities there. (People)
Early Life and Acting Beginnings
Lofranco was born on October 18, 1992, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Wikipedia) His father, Rocco (“Rocky”) Lofranco, was an attorney, and his mother, Amy Lofranco, was an opera singer and dancer. (IBTimes)
He began pursuing acting seriously at age 17, despite his father’s hope that he would choose a more traditional path. He later studied for a year at the New York Film Academy before securing film roles. (TMZ)
Career Highlights
Lofranco made his screen debut in the 2013 film At Middleton, playing a high-school student visiting a college with his father. (Entertainment Weekly)
In 2014, he starred in Jamesy Boy as James Burns, a young man navigating gang involvement and incarceration. He also appeared in Unbroken, directed by Angelina Jolie. (People)
His additional credits include Dixieland (2015) and King Cobra (2016). His final credited role was portraying John Gotti Jr. in the 2018 film Gotti alongside John Travolta. (Entertainment Weekly)
Circumstances of Death
Lofranco’s passing was revealed by his brother Santino via Instagram. The death occurred in British Columbia, where an investigation is ongoing. No official cause of death has been released. (Hollywood Reporter)
Santino Lofranco wrote: “To the legend … My brother. You lived a life only some could dream of. You changed people’s lives, and now you are with God. I will always love you and miss you, Bear. RIP. October 18 1992 – November 18 2025.” (IBTimes)
Because official details remain limited, outlets have noted that many circumstances of his death remain unclear. (Economic Times)
Reflections
Lofranco’s career illustrates themes of ambition and early promise. His decision to pursue acting despite expectations, and the brevity of his filmography, highlight the unpredictable nature of artistic careers. Although he did not become a mainstream star, his roles in Jamesy Boy, Unbroken, and Gotti left a mark on colleagues and audiences.
What Remains Unknown
The official cause of death has not been released, and details about Lofranco’s personal life in the years following his last film credit remain largely private. Until more information is made public, tributes focus on his work and the personal impact he had on those close to him.
