Known for her work in 24 and Timeless as well as Marvel’s Runaways, Annie Wersching passed suddenly on Sunday at the age of 45 from cancer.
Her publicist confirmed the information to Deadline.
In the movie Runaways, Wersching played Leslie Dean, the head of the Church of Gibborim and a former PRIDE leader (Promoting Resilience, Independence, Dedication & Excellence).
Karolina Dean, one of the original Runaways, is also the mother of Wersching’s character.
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Karolina in the Marvel series was portrayed by Virginia Gardner, who posted a homage to her on-screen mother and fellow actress on Instagram:
“I was shocked to learn about the death of this great woman. Annie, have peace.”
Wersching appeared in Star Trek: Picard as the Borg queen and The Rookie, according to the Deadline story, even after the actress learned she had cancer in 2020.
Wersching is also well-known for providing Tess’ voice in The Last Of Us video game series from Naughty Dog.
Stephen Full, Wersching’s husband, said the following:
“This family’s soul has a vast hole in it right now. She did, however, leave us the means to do so. In the most mundane situation, she found wonder. She could dance without any accompaniment. She showed us that adventure doesn’t always find you. “Go locate it. It’s all over. And we’ll find it.
“She would yell BYE! till we were out of sight and into the world as I drove our boys, the genuine loves of her life, down the curving road and street. It’s still ringing, I can hear it. Bye, my friend. Saying “I love you, little family”
Ever Carradine, who played Janet Stein in Runaways, posted on Instagram to show her support for her Marvel co-star:
“This morning, we lost a ray of brightness. I hope you’re dancing with your cherished mother and keeping an eye on your adorable boys, Annie Wersching because I [love] you. I’m very fortunate to have known you.”
In Runaways, Kevin Weisman played Dale Yorkes, and he wrote the following moving homage to his friend:
“This morning, my cherished friend Annie Wersching passed away. Definitely the most gifted, humorous, and considerate actor, friend, and person. amazing mother of three adorable boys. Please think about doing whatever you can to assist them. lots of love”
The Runaways co-star Angel Parker also posted a brief but heartfelt tribute to her on her Instagram story:
Brittany Ishibashi, played by Tina Minoru, said she is “grateful” for Wersching’s “light and love” in the following way:
“our lovely Annie
I will always love you, dear friend
Right now, all I can say is that I’m incredibly grateful for your love and light and will always hold you in my heart.”
Wersching leaves behind her husband Stephen as well as Freddie, Ozzie, and Archie, her three children. Her family has started a GoFundMe campaign.
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