Annie Wersching: Photos Of The ’24’ & ‘Vampire Diaries’ Star Dead At 45

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Annie Wersching — Annie Wersching is seen at the ‘Thor: Ragoarok’ premiere in Nov. 2017. Notably, Annie appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Leslie Dean in ‘Runaways.’

Annie was born on March 28, 1977 in St. Louis, Missouri, and went on to study at both Crossroads College Preparatory School in St. Louis’s Central West End, graduating in 1995, as well as Millikin University. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in musical theatre at the latter, which she earned in 1999 before pursuing an acting career professionally.

She appeared in many iconic television shows, including several major roles of her own — particularly as Renee Walker on ’24,’ becoming Jack Bauer’s on-screen love interest. She also appeared as Damon and Stephan Salvatore’s mother on ‘The Vampire Diaries.’ Beyond that, she voiced the character of Tess in Naughty Dog’s video game ‘The Last of Us’ which was later developed into a series.

Annie sadly passed away at the age of 45 on Sunday, Jan. 29 after a private battle with cancer — leaving behind her husband Stephen Full as well as their three children, Eddie, 12, Ozzie, 9, and Archie, 4. Click through the gallery to see photos of Annie.

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Annie Wersching — Annie Wersching attends Jimmy Buffett’s ‘Escape to Margaritaville’ in Los Angeles for opening night in Feb. 2020. SHe opted for a leopard top and skinny jeans.

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Annie Wersching — Annie Wersching is seen in the 8th and final season of ’24’ as character Renee Walker, who was love interest to Kiefer Sutherland’s Jack Bauer. She appeared in both the seventh and eighth seasons, and was shot to death in one of the final episodes.

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Paul Wesley & Annie Wersching

Paul Wesley & Annie Wersching — Paul Wesley and Annie Wersching are seen in an episode of ‘The Vampire Diaries.’ In the series, Annie’s Lily was the mother of Paul Wesley’s character Stefan. The two were both vampires in the fictional series.

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Annie Wersching — Annie Wersching’ is seen in a still from the second season of Marvel’s ‘Runaways,’ which streamed on Hulu. The series was based on comic books that are part of the MCU.

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Annie Wersching & Callum Keith Rennie

Annie Wersching & Callum Keith Rennie — Annie Wersching and Callum Keith Rennie are seen in a still from ’24’s eighth season, in the ‘Day 8: 9:00 – 10:00 PM’ episode. Annie played an FBI agent in the show.

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Annie Wersching — Annie Wersching is seen at a season 7 party for ’24’s DVD and blu-Ray release. She notably played Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland)’s on-screen love interest and fellow FBI agent Renee Walker during the final two years of the series’ original run.

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Annie Wersching — Annie Wersching is seen with Ever Carradine and Brigid Brannagh at the premiere for Marvel’s ‘The Runaways’, which she appeared in. The series streamed on Disney+.

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Annie Wersching — Annie Wersching is seen at the All Star Legends Celebrity Softball game in her hometown of St. Louis, MO. The event took place at Busch Stadium.

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Annie Wersching — Annie Wersching and her husband Stephen Full are seen at an Ahmanson Theatre opening night performance in Los Angeles, California on March 6, 2022. The pair share three sons together: Eddie, 12, Ozzie, 9, and Archie, 4.

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Annie Wersching — Annie Wersching and her husband Stephen Full attend a ‘Star Wars’ premiere event with two of their children. The late actress was all smiles as she snuggled one of her young sons.

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Annie-Wersching — Annie Wersching attends the opening night of ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ with her son on July 1, 2022 in Los Angeles. She passed away from a private battle with cancer just six months later.

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Annie Wersching — Annie Wersching stuns on a red carpet as she sports a black gown and pearl drop earrings. The actress, best known for her roles in ’24’ as well as in many other series, including ‘The Vampire Diaries’, sadly passed away after a battle with cancer in Jan. 2023. Per a GoFundMe page for her husband and songs, she was diagnosed in 2020.

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Annie Wersching — Annie Wersching stuns in a blue strapless gown at the FOX Winter All-Star Party in Pasadena, California. Beyond her roles in film and television, she also voiced the character of Tess in popular video game ‘The Last Of Us.’

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