The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office revealed on Tuesday that the Desperate Housewives star died by suicide, succumbing to a self-inflicted shotgun wound to the chest. Musser was found dead by his fiancee at their home in Del Mar, California. Paige expressed her grief on Instagram, stating that she discovered Musser “slumped forward on the bathroom floor” the morning after she had gone to bed on Friday. A shotgun was found nearby, and despite her immediate call to 911, it was too late by the time authorities arrived. Musser was confirmed dead at the scene, with suicide listed as the cause of death.

This revelation followed Paige and Musser’s uncle Robert confirming the actor’s death a few days earlier. Paige shared her heartbreak on Instagram, posting, “RIP to the love of my life. My heart is so broken. Today is the worst day of my life. We were so happy, I am never taking off my ring.” Alongside the message, she posted a series of pictures featuring her and Musser, praising him as the “best fiancé I could have ever asked for.”