Broadway Actor Jeffrey Carlson Dead at 48

Jeffrey Carlson, known for playing a groundbreaking transgender role on All My Children, died unexpectedly at age 48.
The cause of Carlson's death is still unknown according to officials.
Carlson received critical acclaim and a GLAAD Media Award for portraying Zoe, the first transgender character on daytime television.
In addition to his television work, Carlson had a successful career performing on Broadway and in films.
Carlson's friends and family have asked for privacy during this difficult time.