Actor Nicholas Tucci has died at the age of 38 after battling cancer.
He was best known for his roles in Netflix's You're Next and Channel Zero.
Nicholas' father Alexandra broke the news on social media, revealing his brave son had wanted to keep his health troubles private so that he could continue to work.
Sharing a picture of his son he wrote: "To the friends of Nicholas Tucci.
"This is Alexander Tucci, Nick's father. On Tuesday, March 3, Nick died at the Smilow Cancer Hospital in New Haven, Connecticut. Nick chose to keep his illness private so that he could continue to pursue his professional and artistic dreams for as long as possible.
"In the last year, he was able to audition, go on location, and continue the work he loved so much.
"To those of you in the film, television, and theater communities... thank you for guiding, encouraging, and supporting Nick. To those of you who enjoyed Nick's work on the screen and stage... thank you for encouraging his talent and appreciating his efforts."
Nicholas' co-star Barbara Crampton was among those also paying tribute.
She wrote: "Rip dear, sweet friend Nicholas Tucci. I was lucky to work w/ him twice on YOU'RE NEXT & CHANNEL ZERO.
"He is gone way too soon but his mark on the genre and our hearts will never be forgotten. Chilling in UNDOCUMENTED, MOST BEAUTIFUL ISLAND and funny in LONG LOST and more...XX"
Producer Keith Calder wrote: "RIP Nick Tucci. I was lucky enough to work with Nick on three movies (UNDOCUMENTED, YOU’RE NEXT, and FAULTS) and he was one of my favorite actors to work with.
"I'm honored to have been able to call him a friend and a colleague."
