Esta TerBlanche, the Actress and star of ABC daytime drama, “All My Children,” has died unexpectedly at the age of 51.
TerBlanche’s cause of death has not been disclosed.
Her death is under investigation with “other significant conditions,” according to the Department of Medical Examiner’s Office.
TerBlance died on Friday, July 19, at her home in North Hollywood, her rep, Annie Spoliansky, said.
“Esta was such a kind, loving, giving, and caring person,” Spolianksy said.
“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.”
Spoliansky added:
“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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TerBlanche began appearing on “All My Children” show in 1997, starring in more than 100 episodes as Gillian Andrassy.
Her character was killed in 2001, but she reprised her role in 2011 as a ghost.
“When I came back, it was really emotional for me and Cameron [Mathison]. When we saw each other, we both started bawling,” Terblanche told Soap Opera Digest.
“Back then, we hadn’t seen each other for years, so it was such a touching moment for us.”
Her career back home in South Africa, where she hosted the children’s program K-T.V. from 1990-95.
TerBlanche was als crowned Miss Teen South Africa in 1991.
