Esta TerBlanche, beloved star of All My Children, passes away at age 51
The soap opera world is in mourning.
Esta TerBlanche, known for her role on All My Children in the late ’90s and early 2000s, passed away on July 18 at the age of 51, as confirmed by her representative.
“With a heavy heart, my friend and client Esta TerBlanche passed away due to natural causes,” her rep, Lisa Rodrigo, announced on Facebook on July 20. An autopsy report is pending.”
She went on to say, “I am still processing and in shock. Esta was a beautiful soul inside and out. I was honored to know her and collaborate with her. More information will be shared in the coming days. Thank you for the messages received so far. If I haven’t responded yet, I will soon. May she rest in peace among the angels.”
According to the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner records obtained by E! News, the actress passed away at her home in Los Angeles. The cause of death has not been disclosed, and the case is currently under investigation. E! News has contacted the police for further details.
TerBlanche, originally from South Africa, began her acting career in the ’90s, appearing on the bilingual soap opera Egoli: Place of Gold and hosting the children’s show K-T.V.