Tributes have been pouring in for former Home and Away star Jessica Falkholt.
The actress’ death has officially been announced after her life support was switched off in St George Hospital in Sydney last week. She passed away on Wednesday.
Jessica underwent surgery and was in a coma following a car crash which also claimed the lives of her parents, Lars and Vivian, her 21-year-old sister Annabelle, and the driver of the other vehicle.
A spokesperson for the hospital said, “Jessica passed away from serious injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on 26 December, 2017. The family has asked for privacy during this very difficult time.”
Since news of her death broke, many have paid tribute to Jessica, who played Hope Morrison on Home and Away in 2016.
Channel Seven, which broadcasts and produces the Australian soap, issued a statement saying, “Channel Seven and the entire Home and Away family is heartbroken to hear of Jessica Falkholt’s passing. ”
“Jessica’s shining talent was recognised and respected by all her cast mates and crew and her beautiful friendship treasured. We send our sincere condolences to her extended family and friends during this difficult time.”
— Channel 7 (@Channel7) January 17, 2018
Meanwhile, Jessica’s agent Lisa Mann said, “Beautiful Jess was loved and treasured by her family, friends and colleagues and our sympathies are with everyone today.”
Tributes have also been paid to Jessica on social media:
R.I.P Jessica Falkholt. Such a beautiful and talented soul- taken so soon & so tragically. May you now rest in peace alongside Annabelle, Lars and Vivian. Sending my deepest sympathy to the extended Falkholt family & friends ????????❤️ pic.twitter.com/euFhJq0OQW
— James Stewart (@mrjamesstewart_) January 17, 2018
Rest In Peace #JessicaFalkholt. Sad you lost your fight for life but now reunited with your family. Thoughts for the Families left behind.
— Cilla Wagensveld (@cilla_cillawags) January 17, 2018
Absolutely heartbreaking…wake up people stop speeding and drinking, a whole family gone. #JessicaFalkholt #HomeandAway https://t.co/wcYbaZCjDo
— Grace P (@missyPP) January 17, 2018
R.I.P. Beautiful lady Jessica Falkholt ???? 15 May 1988
17 January 2018 age 29 passed away 10:20am ???? Home and away fans and home and away cast will always remember you fly away angel you are back with your family in heaven ???????????????? #HomeandAway #jessicafalkholtNicoleBridger pic.twitter.com/BCYu9XC9Xk
— Nicole Bridger (@bridger_nicole) January 17, 2018
So shocked and saddened to hear about Jessica’s passing today. ???????? All my thoughts and prayers, condolences go to her extended family and friends. ???????? Rest in peace, Jessica and Annabelle, Lars and Vivian. Gone But Never Forgotten. ????????????????????❤️✨ #homeandaway #jessicafalkholt pic.twitter.com/zhpIO9lP3I
— Sarah Loe (@nzgirl1985) January 17, 2018
Sad news to hear of the passing of #JessicaFalkholt She fought for nearly a week after her life support was turned off but slipped away earlier today. We can be somewhat comforted by the knowledge she is no longer in pain and is reunited with her parents and sister. RIP.
— ????Arkady ???????? (@Arkady2009) January 17, 2018
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