‘Once Upon A Time’ & ‘Smallville’ Actor Chris Gauthier Dead at 48

Chris Gauthier — identified for reveals like “Once Upon A Time” and “Smallville” — has died … his company confirmed in an announcement.

The actor reportedly handed away all of the sudden Friday after lately falling in poor health with TriStar Appearances/Event Horizon Talent lamenting his loss to TVLine.

Tristar’s Chad Colvin wrote in a Facebook submit that Gauthier was the very definition of a personality actor … not an actor with a reputation one would possibly know, however one whose sheer presence in a present or film might pique the curiosity of any viewers.

Gauthier appeared in numerous standard tasks through the years together with “A Series of Unfortunate Events,” “iZombie,” “Psych,” “Supernatural,” “Smallville,” “Watchmen,” “Agent Cody Banks,” “Little Man,” “Freddy vs. Jason” — and a complete lot extra.

He was maybe greatest identified for his position within the TV present science-fiction present “Eureka” the place he performed connoisseur chef Vincent in 67 episodes, and later as Mr. Smee — Captain Hook’s first mate within the ABC drama “Once Upon A Time.”

In reality, his ‘OUAT’ costar Colin O’Donoghue, who performed Captain Hook within the collection, additionally posted a touching tribute to Chris … saying he was the true captain all alongside.

Chris is survived by his spouse Erin and their two kids.

He was 48.