Soap star Esta TerBlanche has sadly died aged just 51.
The actress, who played Gillian Andrassy in the hit sitcom All My Children, was found dead at her Hollywood home. Her goddaughter Barbie Ashley said Esta died unexpectedly on Thursday (July 18), according to TMZ.
It comes weeks after the star revealed she was keen on getting back into television. She had announced that a return to the screen was “definitely something I would like to get back into”.
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It’s believed she had been dead since the day before her body was found. Her untimely passing was confirmed by her manager Annie Spoliansky in a statement to People.
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It read: “We are deeply saddened by this news. As for a personal statement, I’d like to say that Esta was such a kind, loving, giving, and caring person. She cared so deeply for all people and animals.
“She had squirrels she fed and looked after daily, her two cats and recent kittens that she cared for as her own children. Esta was never anything but generous and lovely to me, and I’m grateful to have known her for the time that I did, and devastated to learn of her passing.”
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Her publicist Lisa Rodrigo added: “I am heartbroken upon learning about Esta’s death. She was and always will be a beautiful soul who I will miss every day. I am proud to have known her and call her not only a client but a friend.”
Esta played Hungarian princess Gillian on All My Children from 1997 until 2001. She was killed up but returned as Gillian’s ghost during the ABC show’s final weeks on air, following a 41-year run.
An account for fans of the show paid tribute to Esta. It posted a picture of her with her on-screen love Cameron Mathison.
The tribute read: “Rest in Peace Esta TerBlanche. Thank you for entertaining us with your beautiful and captivating performance.”
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