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How did Cody Longo die? 'Days of Our Lives' star, 34, checked into rehab after struggling with alcohol abuse for years

Cody Longo's wife, Stephanie Nicole Clark, called the cops to conduct a welfare check as she became concerned about his whereabouts

AUSTIN, TEXAS; Cody Longo, who is most popularly known for playing the character Nicholas “Nikki” Alamain in NBC's daytime soap opera 'Days of Our Lives,' died at the age of 34. Authorities discovered the lifeless body of the soap star on Wednesday, February 8, at his residence in Austin, Texas.

Longo's wife called the police to conduct a welfare check as she became concerned about his whereabouts. His wife, Stephanie Nicole Clark, who works at a local dance studio, became worried when she could not contact her husband who is believed to have been battling with alcohol abuse. The authorities arrived at the scene and were forced to kick down the door when Longo did not respond. They found him dead in his bedroom. Longo's wife said, "He was an amazing father and the best husband. Our whole world is shattered," as per TMZ.

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How did Cody Longo die?

Cody Longo apparently was struggling with alcohol abuse for many years and had recently checked into a rehab, a family told the outlet. The official cause of Longo's death has not been revealed as of now. The actor is survived by his daughter, 7, son, 5, his wife, and a one-year-old toddler.

Cody Longo's career in acting

Cody Longo was born in Littleton, Colorado on March 4, 1988. He started his career in the entertainment industry by appearing in several music videos before he made his film debut in the 2008 feature 'Ball Don't Lie'. He then appeared on the small screen for the first time during an episode of 'Medium' that aired the following year. He also went on to appear in supporting roles in various features over the following years, including 'Fame' and 'Bring It On: Fight to the Finish'.

He later made several appearances as Nicky Russo in the teen drama series 'Make It Or Break It.' Longo appeared as Nicholas Alamain in eight episodes of 'Days of our Lives', all of which aired in 2011. The part had previously been played by Erik von Detten and Victor Webster. Longo was also featured in two episodes of 'CSI: NY' that aired that same year. His longest-running role was on the family drama series 'Hollywood Heights', which both premiered and concluded in 2012.

The actor appeared in several small television roles in shows such as 'Nashville' and 'Secrets and Lies' following the program's conclusion. He was also featured in numerous movies after the show was canceled, including 'Rich Boy, Rich Girl', 'The Last Movie Star', and 'Death House'. His most recent appearance in a film was in 'Starting Up Love', which was released in 2019.

Criminal record of Cody Longo

In 2020, Longo was arrested on a domestic assault charge after he reportedly had a fight with his wife. He pled guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge after he was reportedly charged with sexually assaulting a 9-year-old girl in 2021, as per TMZ. 

'Rest In Peace Cody'

Twitter users also reacted to his death. One user tweeted, "RIP Cody Longo. God bless you. My condolences to your family. It is especially sad when a young parent of very young children dies. I pray for you and for your family." One wrote, "My condolences goes out to his family" and another tweeted, "Heartbreaking for his wife and children." "Another young life over to early what on earth is happening over there, especially with rappers that’s got to be the most dangerous job on the planet," wrote one. One user wrote, "RIP." 

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