John Zderko

Actor John Zderko passed away late last week in Los Angeles, Calif., of complications from cancer treatment. He was just 60 years old.

Battling cancer is an extremely personal experience, and so is choosing who to tell about your diagnosis. While Strongin says that she encourages sharing, she also recognizes there’s a personality factor at play when it comes to whether a person shares this deeply personal news — some people are more willing to share, and some are just more private. So, it seems he battled the disease in private. The stage and type of cancer he was diagnosed with, and when he was diagnosed, remain unknown. “That’s an important distinction, and I encourage anybody who goes through this journey as a caregiver, and then has to face loss, to think very carefully about how to move forward.” Zderko’s career started out on stage in Santa Monica, Calif., at the West of Broadway after he quit his full-time job to pursue his passion for acting. “I was dealing with some really intense anxiety and depression at that point. Further details about Zderko’s battle with cancer are limited. For some people, it’s a no-brainer to share their struggle, while for others, sharing the news isn’t so casual. A great friend and an excellent actor gone way too soon. - Further details about Zderko’s battle with cancer are limited. It seems he battled his disease in private.

John Zderko, an actor who appeared on TV shows like 'Criminal Minds,' died at age 60.

The actor’s friend, Charley Koontz, confirmed Zderko’s death to The Hollywood Reporter. According to Koontz, Zderko died of complications caused by cancer on Thursday in Los Angeles. John Zderko, an actor known for his roles on shows like Criminal Minds and 9-1-1: Lone Star, has died. His acting career began with performances at Santa Monica’s West of Broadway, where he worked with writer and director Dianne Name, per THR. Zderko’s first onscreen credit came in 2005, when he appeared as Dad in the short Twilight. He went on to act in the TV series North Mission Road and LA Forensics and in shorts like First Sight, A.S.K. and Voicemail.