Actor Nicholas Tucci dies at 38

Actor Nicholas Tucci who became popular for his role in Netflix show "You're Next" has died after battling cancer. He was 38.

His father Alexandra shared the news of his son's demise on social media, saying Tucci had wanted to keep his health troubles private so that he could continue to work.

He also posted a picture of the actor with a caption that read "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."

Condolences started pouring in on social media as fans and people from acting fraternity came to know about Nicholas' death.