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- Annie Wesching was best known for her roles in ’24,’ ‘Bosch,’ and ‘The Vampire Diaries’
- The actress lent her voice talents to the 2013 video game ‘The Last of Us,’ which is now a hit HBO series
- After a long battle with cancer, Wesching passed away in January 2023 at 45.
Hollywood lost another star as soon as it happened. Annie Wesching After a long battle with cancer, she passed away on January 20, 2023 at 45. She was most famous for her roles in 24, Bosch?, and The Vampire Diaries. Annie was also cast as Leslie Dean, Karolina’s mother, in a recent role. Marvel’s Runaways, These she documented on her Instagram.
Following the sad news of her death, Annie’s husband Stephen Full The statement was issued. “There is a cavernous hole in the soul of this family today. But she left us the tools to fill it,” read the message, per The Hollywood Reporter. “She found wonder in the simplest moment. She didn’t require music to dance. She taught us not be patient for adventure to come your way. ‘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,” he continued, referencing their three sons. “I can still hear it ringing. Bye, my Buddie. ‘I love you little family…’”
Continue reading to learn more about the star that passed away.
1. From where was Annie?
The talented star was conceived in St. Louis, Missouri. SAndy and Frank Wesching. Annie was a beautiful baby. Her parents must have been thrilled to see this Christmas photo that she shared on her social media accounts. Annie, who was born in musical theater and competitive Irish Dance, attended Millikin University where she received a BFA in 1999. THR.
2. Her first big break in Hollywood was with a soap opera
Amelia Joffe was her first and longest-running role with 80 episodes. General Hospital In Seasons 7 & 8 she played Renee Walker. 24, Served major stints in Runaways, Extant, Timeless, And The Rookie, per her IMDB. Annie also found new fans as the mother of Paul Wesley And Ian Somerholder’s On vampires, Damon and Stefan The Vampire Diaries.
More recently, she had an incredible part in the latest series for the Star Trek franchise called Star Trek: Picard. Annie looked absolutely stunning in a full-body costume and makeup.
3. Annie voiced Tess in the original video game ‘The Last of Us’
Annie voiced Tess in the 2013 videogame of The Last of UsHe plays a tough survivor in a zombie apocalypse that strikes Boston. HBO now has an adaptation featuring the same stars. Pedro PascalWith Tess as the lead character Anna Torv.
4. Her Hollywood bosses offered sweet tributes
Following the news of her death, Annie’s boss and showrunner of The Vampire Diaries, Julie PlecOnline tributes to her were paid by. “I became a fan from ‘24’ and was lucky to be able to have Annie play mama to two of the hottest vamps in town… RIP Annie, you wonderful soul,” Julie tweeted.
This is Us creative director Neil Druckmann also shared a heartbreaking message about the actress. “We just lost a beautiful artist and human being. My heart is shattered,” he wrote on Twitter. He also mentioned that a GoFundMe page was set up to support her family.
4. Annie was a loving mom to her 3 sons
As Annie’s husband Stephen mentioned in his statement, Annie’s three sons were the “true loves of her life.” In her GoFundMe notes, Annie was also said to have “lived for her family.” The note added, “She loved her work and cherished her friends, but Steve and the boys were her absolute everything. It’s so Steve can have time to grieve without the pressure of needing to work. He can be his daddy. Freddie (12), Ozzie (9) Archie (4) as they navigate the future without their mom, without sweet Annie.”
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