Actress Annie Wersching passed away at her L.A. home on Sunday, succumbing to her battle with cancer.
Wesching was diagnosed with cancer back in 2020, but still continued her career in spite of it.
She appeared in several shows following her diagnosis, including Star Trek: Picard, Bosch, and the Rookie.
She is also well-known for her role in the tv series 24 as FBI agent Renee Walker, as well as the voice of Tess in the hit playstation game The Last of Us.
She was only 45-years-old.
A troubling trend of high-profiled deaths among young people in Hollywood and professional sports continues to rock the entertainment world.
Actor Annie Wersching, best known for playing FBI agent Renee Walker in the series “24” and providing the voice for Tess in the video game “The Last of Us,” has died. She was 45.https://t.co/jKDRevr5Gl
— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) January 30, 2023
The Washington Times reported on the tragic news:
Actor Annie Wersching, best known for playing FBI agent Renee Walker in the series “24” and providing the voice for Tess in the video game “The Last of Us,” has died. She was 45.
Wersching passed away Sunday morning in Los Angeles following a battle with cancer, her publicist told The Associated Press. The type of cancer was not specified.
Colleagues, friends, and fans gave tributes to Wersching on Twitter:
#AnnieWersching @Wersching ,was one of those individuals you didn’t have to know long but the moment you were in her presence you felt the impact of a special soul
Our industry lost one of the most talented artist in film & television
The world lost a true gift This hurts 💔 pic.twitter.com/Xjkh8aVCmz
— D-TEFLON (@DTEFLON_) January 30, 2023
Annie Wersching, the actress who played Tess in The Last of Us has passed away at age 45 following her battle with cancer.
Rest in peace 💔 pic.twitter.com/ggSA80A466
— Naughty Dog Central (@NaughtyNDC) January 29, 2023
So heartbroken to hear the devastating news about Annie Wersching. She made such an impact on all of us at Castle, turning her guest role into a tour de force. And such a kind and wonderful presence. Please support her family if you can. https://t.co/GmJnwdzOUF
— Andrew W. Marlowe (@AndrewWMarlowe) January 29, 2023
Annie Wersching's Costars from Vampire Diaries, 24 and More Remember Her After Her Death https://t.co/DicPFweE5Q
— People (@people) January 30, 2023
Several of her co-stars gave tributes to Annie.
People shared some of their kind words:
As news of her death circulated, many, including her former costars, shared tributes for Wersching on social media and sending followers to a GoFundMe page set up in her name, which has raised nearly $150,000 in support of her husband, Stephen Full, and their three kids: Freddie, 12, Ozzie, 9, and Archie, 4.
“I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Annie Wersching. She was a wonderful and talented person I was lucky enough to know. Please consider contributing to the GoFundMe page set up in her name,” Vampires Diaries actor Paul Wesley wrote on his Instagram Stories on Sunday alongside a photo of the pair together.
The pair starred opposite each other in The Vampires Diaries, with Annie playing Paul’s on-screen mother Lily Salvatore in The CW series.
Kiefer Sutherland, who played the lead role of Jack Bauer in 24, also paid tribute to his costar on Twitter. “The world lost a light today,” the actor, 56, wrote, noting that Wersching “was one of the greatest actors I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with, and my friend.”
“My heart breaks for her young family,” Sutherland said. “May she be remembered for the beautiful person that she was.”
I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Annie Wersching. She was a wonderful and talented person I was lucky enough to know. Please consider contributing to the Gofundme page set up in her name.https://t.co/wLtySmm7kH
— Paul Wesley (@paulwesley) January 30, 2023
The world lost a light today @Wersching was one of the greatest actors I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with, and my friend. My heart breaks for her young family. May she be remembered for the beautiful person that she was.
— Kiefer Sutherland (@RealKiefer) January 30, 2023
The @TimelessSPTV family is devastated to learn of the tragic passing of @Wersching. As villainous as she was as Emma on the show, Annie was as generous, spirited and kind in real life. Our deepest sympathies go out to her husband Steve and their sons.https://t.co/Jn1ZH1YDEH
— Timeless Writers (@TheTimelessRoom) January 29, 2023
So sad to hear that Annie @Wersching has died. Too young. Cancer is a heartless, murderous thief.
— Michael Chiklis (@MichaelChiklis) January 30, 2023
Tonight’s episode of #TheLastofUsHBO is dedicated to the memory of Annie Wersching.
“Tonight’s episode has become particularly poignant in a way we would have never hoped or wished for, and we are dedicating it to Annie’s memory.” – Co-Creator Craig Mazin #AnnieWersching pic.twitter.com/1kwtfhYZCf
— Naughty Dog World (@NaughtyDogWorld) January 30, 2023
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