Francisco San Martin, a soap star who broke into primetime television with his portrayal of Fabian on 'Jane the Virgin' is dead at 39.

Francisco San Martin, the actor best known for his work in Days of Our Lives and Jane the Virgin, died Thursday. He was 39. A report by the Los Angeles Coroner’s Office confirmed that San Martin died by suicide.

The actor, who also had a guest stint on the CW telenovela Jane The Virgin, was pronounced dead Thursday by the Los Angeles County medical examiner. San Martin died at his Los Angeles residence and his cause of death was ruled suicide by "ligature hanging," according to the coroner's records. He was 39.