Luke Cage, The Punisher art director Matteo De Cosmo has died of coronavirus at 52

Luke Cage, The Punisher art director Matteo De Cosmo has died of coronavirus at 52

Art director Matteo De Cosmo has died at 52-years-old from coronavirus complications.

The New Yorker passed away back on Tuesday, April 21st, according to The New York Post.

The production professional worked on projects like The Punisher and Luke Cage, among other things.

Tragic: Art director Matteo De Cosmo has died of coronavirus at 52-years-old

Most recently Matteo had worked on Harlem’s Kitchen starring Delroy Lindo, which shut down production along with most of the TV world back in March.

Creator/showruner Zahir McGhee said that De Cosmo’s positive energy was special to have on set, saying: ‘Making television is challenging. But there are people that assure you every day with their talent, passion and smile that anything is possible. Matteo was one of those people.’ 

‘We will miss him. The entire Harlem’s Kitchen family extends our deepest condolences to Matteo’s wife, Aris, his son, Marcello, and the countless friends and family that mourn his passing.’

Credits: Matteo's credits include Luke Cage, The Punisher, Harlem's Kitchen, The Affair and Madam Secretary

Credits: Matteo’s credits include Luke Cage, The Punisher, Harlem’s Kitchen, The Affair and Madam Secretary

Harlem’s Kitchen line producer Gail Barringer also sent her condolences, saying: ‘Our NY film community is small. We are shattered to learn of Matteo’s passing. He was a true, collaborative artist who brought happiness to every show he worked on. He will be greatly missed.’

Matteo’s resume includes the films 21 Bridges starring Chadwick Boseman, And So It Goes directed by Rob Reiner, Precious and others.

In addition to his work on Luke Cage, The Punisher and Harlem’s Kitchen his other TV credits include The Affair and Madam Secretary.

Big screen: Matteo's resume includes the films 21 Bridges starring Chadwick Boseman, And So It Goes directed by Rob Reiner, Precious and others

Big screen: Matteo’s resume includes the films 21 Bridges starring Chadwick Boseman, And So It Goes directed by Rob Reiner, Precious and others

ABC Studios also issued a statement, saying: ‘ We were heartbroken to learn that Matteo DeCosmo, a talented art director with whom we’d worked on many productions including a recent pilot, has passed away.

‘He was a true talent, incredibly creative, and beloved by everyone with whom he worked. We will miss him deeply and our hearts go out to his family and friends.’

De Cosmo is survived by wife Aris and son Marcello.