Chris Gauthier, the actor who played Winslow Schott a.k.a. Toyman on Smallville, has passed away from an “unspecified short illness” at only 48 years old. He appeared in three memorable episodes of Smallville — “Requiem,” “Echo,” and “Prophecy” — during the final two seasons of the series, and well before that, in “Delete,” he played a LuthorCorp technician.
“We can confirm that our dear friend and client, Chris Gauthier, passed away on Friday morning, February 23, at the age of 48,” his management company TriStar Appearances/Event Horizon Talent said in a statement. “His loss is felt not just by his fans but by those of us who were lucky enough to know him more personally. On behalf of his family, we do ask for privacy during this time so that they are able to grieve properly.”
Gauthier had many credits, especially showing up in almost everything that shoots in Vancouver. Those credits included 14 episodes of Once Upon a Time and even a guest shot on DC’s Legends of Tomorrow!
Our condolences go out to Gauthier’s friends, family, and colleagues.