By Bruce Haring
pmc-editorial-manager
Many did not know actress Annie Wersching’s cancer diagnosis, and woke up today shocked to learn she had died at age 45.
Tributes poured forth from those who had worked with her on the long list of shows she graced. A few of the early reactions.
Kiefer Sutherland, star and executive producer of 24, remembered Wersching who was a series regular on Seasons 7 and 8 of the real-time drama.
“The world lost a light today,” Sutherland wrote on Twitter. “Annie 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.”
Actresss Jeri Ryan, best known as “Seven of Nine” in Star Trek, saluted Wersching, who played the Borg queen on season 2 of Star Trek: Picard: “What a beautiful, bright light we lost today. I’m so lucky to have had the chance to work and play with the incredible @anniewersching. My heart breaks for her beautiful family and everyone who was lucky enough to know her.”
Others who knew Wersching had similar descriptions of her presence, including Andrew W. Marlowe, creator of Castle, on which she recurred; actress Dana Delany; Star Trek: Discovery‘s Doug Jones; and Neil Druckmann, writer/director of The Last Of Us game, on which Wersching starred as Tess.
Joining the many expressing sorrow about Annie Wersching. She was lovely, even to those of us who met her briefly. We expressed joy together at the thought of being part of Trek for the rest of our lives — with no idea how short that would be. Sending love to all who loved her.🙏
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
Just the saddest news about Annie Wersching. She was a beautiful light & a FORCE. When we met, I thought she was a stunt woman, she was so scary good. It turned out she was just a phenomenal woman. Let's help honor her by supporting her young family. https://t.co/Itqe7DlGk0 pic.twitter.com/mKvJiR35Z6
RIP Annie Wersching, a beloved member of our Supernatural family. Our condolences to her family, especially her husband and their 3 children. pic.twitter.com/qQ5td0yMdt
We lost a ray of sunshine today. Love you @Wersching https://t.co/jDIwW55nNA
Heartbroken to hear of Annie Wersching's passing, she was wonderful and lit up the screen. There's a GoFundMe in place to help her husband Stephen and their children during this difficult time ❤️https://t.co/doQjY5AEgT#AnnieWersching
A true loss to our Trek family, and to television. May she rest in God’s peace.#RIP #AnnieWersching https://t.co/qyQvxwwOkc
Damn. Stunned to hear of Annie Wersching's passing. The real deal. The OG Tess. Heartbreaking for those she left behind. https://t.co/nYY1U3KzIJ
I miss my silly friend who helped bring Tess to life. Annie, you left us way too soon. You will forever be part of the TLoU & Naughty Dog family! 💔
TLoU fans… let’s show what we’re made of. Please consider donating to her kids’ gofundme: https://t.co/3QTnZtBY4B pic.twitter.com/baNHc1wdCT
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