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Chance Perdomo dead at 27: Actor played Andre Anderson in 'The Boys' spinoff 'Gen V'

Chance Perdomo portrayed Andre Anderson, a magnetic power-wielding popular student, on the Prime Video series 'Gen V'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Chance Perdomo, the British American actor who starred in 'The Boys' spinoff 'Gen V', has died because of a motorcycle accident. He was 27.

In a formal announcement issued by his representatives, it was unequivocally stated that there were no other individuals involved in the accident. They did not disclose any specifics regarding the location or date of the accident.

His representatives said in a statement, “We ask to please respect the family’s wish for privacy as they mourn the loss of their beloved son and brother.”

Variety reported that representatives for the Los Angeles Police Department were unable to confirm if Perdomo's death occurred in Los Angeles when reached for comment.

Was Chance Perdomo removed from 'Gen V'?

Most recently, Chance Perdomo portrayed Andre Anderson, a magnetic power-wielding popular student, on the Prime Video series 'Gen V'.

However, controversy erupted when a promo video for 'Gen V' edited out Perdomo. Fans were quick to notice the absence of Perdomo in the promotional video of 'Gen V', leading to speculation about his possible exit from the show.

In the edited video, he was completely cropped out of the shot, as evidenced by a stray arm and leg that vaguely appeared next to Lizze Broadway in the frame.

Fans who saw the previous unedited footage knew that the arm and leg belonged to Perdomo.

However, despite the speculation and observations made by fans, there was no official confirmation from Prime Video or the show's creators regarding Perdomo's removal from the show.

Fans and industry insiders mourn the loss of Chance Perdomo

Fans and industry insiders alike are mourning the loss of Chance Perdomo, with an outpouring of grief and tributes flooding social media platforms and industry circles.

The 'Gen V' producers wrote in a statement shared on X, "We can’t quite wrap our heads around this. For those of us who knew him and worked with him, Chance was always charming and smiling, an enthusiastic force of nature, an incredibly talented performer, and more than anything else, just a very kind, lovely person. Even writing about him in the past tense doesn’t make sense."

A fan wrote on X, "This was such an unjust end to a career that was just beginning. Rip #ChancePerdomo, you gave us such memorable characters in such a short while. Thank you." Another fan wrote, "Rip chance perdomo :c i really enjoyed ambrose in CAOS."

Another fan expressed sadness by saying, "Chance Perdomo passing away this young breaks my heart. What a talented actor. RIP." A fan wrote, "RIP Chance Perdomo He was amazing in Sabrina and Gen V. Gone way too soon."

Another fan praised the actor by saying, "Chance Perdomo was an amazing actor. He is gone way too soon." Another fan expressed sadness by saying, "I am actually very upset over Chance Perdomo’s death. I didn’t watch Gen V but I loved Sabrina a lot and rewatch it regularly, Ambrose is my favorite character."

A fan said, "TW: death Anyway I’m sad bc I just got news that Chance Perdomo passed away today at 27. I love him in Sabrina I’m going to go take a depression shower." Another fan said, "Rest in peace Chance,we’ll miss you."