Annie Wersching, who starred in 24, The Last Of Us, and The Rookie, has sadly died at just 45 years of age.
Wersching died on Sunday morning (January 29) following a battle with an unspecified type of cancer. As per Deadline, she was diagnosed in 2020 but kept working.
The actress is most famous for her role as Renee Walker in the crime series 24, and for voicing the character of Tess in the video game The Last Of Us which has recently been made into a hit TV series by HBO.
Wersching recently played the role of the Borg Queen in Star Trek: Picard, which follows the much-loved titular character after the events of the Star Trek franchise.
In a statement released to the press, via Sky News, Wersching's husband Stephen with whom she had three children, described the tragic loss the family has experienced.
"There is a cavernous hole in the soul of this family today," he said. "But she left us the tools to fill it. She found wonder in the simplest moment.
"She didn't require music to dance. She taught us not to wait for adventure to find you. 'Go find it. It's everywhere.' And find it we shall.
"As I drove our boys, the true loves of her life, down the winding driveway and street, she would yell BYE! until we were out of earshot and into the world. I can still hear it ringing. Bye, my Buddie. 'I love you little family…'"
Wersching was born and raised in St Louis, Missouri, and her career was full of varying roles which spanned two decades, with her first credit coming in Star Trek: Enterprise.
Tributes have been pouring in for the star from fans and co-workers alike, as those whose lives she touched offer their condolences to her family.
Kiefer Sutherland, her co-star in 24, said: "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."
Neil Druckmann, the creator of The Last Of Us video games paid tribute by saying: "Just found out my dear friend, Annie Wersching, passed away. We just lost a beautiful artist and human being. My heart is shattered. Thoughts are with her loved ones."
Druckmann also shared a link to a GoFundMe page that has been set up in order to support her three children as the family navigates the medical bills and funeral costs.
Our thoughts are with Wersching's family, friends, and fans at this time.
