Annie Wersching at "Extant" premiere party

Annie Wersching's Co-Stars Send Tributes After Her Death

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By Afouda Bamidele on January 31, 2023 at 10:30 AM EST

Tributes are pouring in for Annie Wersching shortly after news broke of her death.

Although she was still making her way up the Hollywood ladder, a Wersching appearance in any show — whether as a main character or guest, meant an elevation in the acting. Wersching was best known for her work on television series such as "Bosch," "24," "Dallas," "Partners," "General Hospital," The Vampire Diaries," and "Timeless." Her publicist confirmed that she died of cancer in the early hours of Sunday morning at 45.

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Annie Wersching Receives Emotional Tribute From Her Husband Stephen Full

Annie Wersching at "Extant" premiere party
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The summation for anybody who has ever worked with Wersching would be how dedicated she was. In fact, the late star was so focused on giving her best that she continued to work on Hollywood projects after she was diagnosed with unknown cancer in 2020.

Between then and now, she appeared in the second season of "Star Trek: Picard" and "The Rookie." In the wake of her passing, Wersching's husband, Stephen Full, issued a statement reading:

"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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Full stated that whenever he drove their kids – Freddie and Ozzie – 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…' "

Per Deadline, Jon Cassar — the executive producer and director of "24" — also shared a tribute, which began, "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."

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Annie Wersching's Co-Stars Send Tributes After Her Death
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Cassar noted that his relationship with Wersching transcended that of "workmates"; instead, she "became a real friend to me, my family, and every cast and crew member that worked with her."

The 64-year-old added that the "NCIS" guest star would be "truly missed" by those who have worked with her 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," Cassar concluded his tribute.

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Actress Abigail Spencer has led her fellow celebs in publicly mourning the loss of their dear colleague and friend. Taking to Instagram, the "Grey's Anatomy" star posted a picture showing her "Timeless" co-star engrossed in something outside the camera's focus. Referring to Wersching as the "best scene partner," Spencer penned in part:

"She was the backbone of many of your favorite shows & ours. The ringer. When you needed someone to come in and kick ass or elevate a story line or your life line: call Annie. This is so hard... Steve... no words."

Neil Druckmann, the Co-President of Naughty Dog and the writer of "The Last of Us" — a video game that the late actress voiced — tweeted, "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."

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Her "Bosch" co-star, Titus Welliver, simply uploaded a pic of Wersching alongside a declaration of his love for her, while her "24" co-star, Kiefer Sutherland, wrote on Twitter:

"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."

Along with hashtagging "RIP" and "AnnieWersching," "Star Trek" actor Doug Tones, shared via Twitter, "A true loss to our Trek family, and to television. May she rest in God's peace." Wersching's "Body of Proof" co-star, Dana Delany, also chimed in with her tribute:

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"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."

Attaching a link to the GoFundMe set up in Wersching's honor, her "Marvel's Runaways" cast mate, Kevin Weisman, penned, "My dear, sweet friend Annie Wersching passed away this morning. Truly the most talented, funny, considerate actor, friend, human. Incredible Mom to three sweet boys. Please consider helping them out any way you can. Much love . ?"

May Annie Wersching rest in peace.

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