ACTRESS Annie Wersching has died at the age of 45 after a battle with cancer.
Annie is best known for her roles in Star Trek, 24, Bosch, Timeless, and for voicing a character in the video game, The Last of Us.
The actress was diagnosed with cancer in 2020 but continued to pursue her career.
Her husband, actor Stephen Full confirmed her death in a heartbreaking statement.
He said of his wife, “There is a cavernous hole in the soul of this family today. 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.”
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Annie Wersching loved her family
Annie Wersching was married to actor Stephen Full and had three young sons.
Her GoFundMe states, “Annie lived for her family. She loved her work and cherished her friends, but Steve and the boys were her absolute everything.
It’s [the GoFundMe] so Steve can have time to grieve without the pressure of needing to work. So he can be daddy to Freddie (12), Ozzie (9) and Archie (4) as they navigate the future without their mom, without sweet Annie.”
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Colleagues pay tribute
Colleagues of Annie Wersching have taken to social media to pay tribute to the late actress.
Neil Druckmann, director of The Last of Us, an HBO show based on a video game that Wersching voiced has tweeted in support of Annie’s loved ones.
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GoFundMe has reached over $45,000
A GoFundMe has been created for Annie’s three boys.
It was already reached over $45,000 of its $250,000 goal.
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Annie has three sons
Annie Wersching had three sons, Freddie who was 12, Ozzie, and Archie, 4.
She was married to actor Stephen Full.
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John Cassar adds to tributes
John Cassar, director, and producer of 24, in which Annie starred has added to the tributes for the young actress.
He stated, “My heart is broken in more pieces than I can count.”
“Annie came into my world with an open heart and a contagious smile. Brandishing such talent, she took my breath away.
“Annie became more than a workmate, she became a real friend to me, my family and every cast and crew member that worked with her.
“She’ll be truly missed by them and the fans she always found time to interact with. Annie you’ll be missed, you left your mark, and we’re all the better for it.”
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Her husband’s full tribute
Annie Wershing’s husband Stephen Full confirmed her death in a statement.
He said of his wife, “There is a cavernous hole in the soul of this family today. But she left us the tools to fill it,” he wrote.
“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…’” he wrote.
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Annie Wersching dead from cancer
Actress Annie Wersching has died from cancer at the age of 45.
Her husband actor Stephen Full confirmed in a statement.