Gabe Khouth, known for his recurring role as Sneezy and Tom Clark in ABC drama “Once Upon a Time,” passed away this week, his agent said on July 26.
Khouth suffered a cardiac arrest while he was riding his motorcycle in Canada on Tuesday, agent Natasha Trisko Pezzente confirmed to the “Today” show. Khouth was 46.
“Gabe has contributed to our industry in so many different ways as an entertainer, voice over artist, actor and creative soul,” Pezzente said in a statement. “He was a client and friend and he will be dearly missed by all the lives he has touched and will always be in our hearts.”
Peter Kelamis, a friend and colleague of the deceased, took to Twitter Friday to post about the death.
On July 23rd, my friend, Gabe Kouth appeared to suffer a cardiac arrest while riding his motorcycle and tragically died as a result.
Gabe ALWAYS put a smile on everyone’s face.
My deepest condolences to his Family and friends
RIP-You kind, kind soul#Heartbroken #gonetoosoon pic.twitter.com/YxM516Xrxh— Peter Kelamis (@PeterKelamis) July 26, 2019
@gabekhouth #GabrielForestKhouth#RIP#brothersforever#collectivesoul#onelove pic.twitter.com/xPUYT6dFOq
— Sam Vincent (@SamVincent71) July 26, 2019
“Gabe ALWAYS put a smile on everyone’s face. My deepest condolences to his Family and friends RIP-You kind, kind soul,” he wrote.
Sam Vincent, Khouth’s brother, said in a video he posted online that his sibling went out doing what he loved and he’s at peace now.”
He encouraged people to “reach out when you’re in pain because there will always be a hand there to guide you.”
Lee Arenberg, who played the brother of Khouth’s character in “Once Upon a Time,” also shared his thoughts about the death and posted pictures of him, Khouth, and others on set.
“Devastated beyond words!!! My on screen brother gone way too soon!! Gabe was sweet and spicy, hilarious and loveable and a pure talent… RIP,” he wrote.
Devastated beyond words!!! My on screen brother gone way too soon!! Gabe was sweet and spicy, hilarious and loveable and a pure talent… RIP @gabekhouth I ❤️u!!! #UntilWeMeetAgain https://t.co/825QhvEJ1V pic.twitter.com/omAlEHPrtb
— lee arenberg (@leearenberg) July 26, 2019
Co-creator of the hit show Adam Horowitz said he was “terribly saddened” to learn of Khouth’s passing.
“A lovely man, a great talent, and an indelible part of Once Upon A Time since the beginning. But more importantly, he was our friend. He will be missed,” he said.
Terribly saddened to learn of the passing of Gabe Khouth… a lovely man, a great talent, and an indelible part of Once Upon A Time since the beginning. But more importantly, he was our friend. He will be missed. RIP, Gabe.
— Adam Horowitz (@AdamHorowitzLA) July 26, 2019
Actor Sean Maguire said that friends were going to set up a GoFundMe campaign for Khouth’s family. “I hope any of you that loved his work can donate what you can to help his family get through this tragedy,” he wrote.
We are all devastated by the passing of our dear & sweet friend Gabe Khouth from Once. We are going to set up a go fund me campaign for Gabe‘s kids ASAP & I hope any of you that loved his work can donate what you can to help his family get through this tragedy. #RIPGabe https://t.co/eK1RjkGTMp
— Sean Maguire (@sean_m_maguire) July 26, 2019
Khouth first appeared in “Once Upon a Time” in season one and was in 43 episodes in total. He also appeared in “A Series of Unfortunate Events” and “iZombie,” among other television series.
The Port Moody Police Department said in a statement on July 23 that anyone that witnessed the crash that ultimately killed Khouth should come forward and speak to officers.
“At this time it is too early to determine the cause of the collision. The Port Moody Police Department would like to ask that anyone who may have observed the collision or have dash-cam footage on St Johns Street between Albert Street and Moody Street around the time of the collision,” police stated.
The crash happened at 1:35 p.m., police said.
