LISA Banes has died after a hit-and-run scooter left her with “brain injury” – tributes have started to pour in to react to the actress’ tragic death.
She is best known for starring in the films Cocktail, Pumpkin, Freedom Writers, Gone Girl, and A Cure for Wellness.
She was just 65 years old.
Many fans and celebrities took to social media early Tuesday to mourn her tragic death.
Seth MacFarlane, famous for his role in Family Guy, tweeted: “I am deeply saddened at the news of Lisa Banes’ passing.
Read our Lisa Banes live blog below for the very latest news and updates…
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HOW LONG WERE LISA AND KATHRYN MARRIED?
Kathryn and Lisa, who started dating in 2014, mainly kept their relationship out of the spotlight.
They wed in a ceremony at City Hall in 2017.
The couple were based in Los Angeles and didn’t have any children.
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WHO IS LISA’S WIFE, KATHRYN?
Kathryn Kranhold, 61, is a contributing reporter for the Centre for Public Integrity.
She started her career in the 80s as a journalist for The Wall Street Journal and The Hartford Courant.
Since then Kathryn has written articles for HuffPost, NBC News, The Hollywood Reporter, and Billboard.
Kathryn joined Walt Disney Co as senior vice president of corporate communications.
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LISA BANES’ WIFE KATHRYN KRANHOLD MOURNED HER ‘LOVE AND LIGHT’
Kathryn, Lisa’s widow, shared a few photos on Twitter on Tuesday, as well as some sweet little notes to mourn the loss of her wife.
She wrote: “#lisabanes love and light.”
The writer added in another tweet: “My Lisa. Our #lisabanes Our huge loss.”
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FELLOW ACTRESS HARRIET HARRIS CALLED FOR ‘PRAYERS’ AFTER ACCIDENT
Desperate Housewives alum Harriet Harris also tweeted about Lisa after the accident, before her death was announced.
“My darling, brilliant, and beautiful friend Lisa Banes was struck down by a hit and run driver last Friday evening,” Harriet wrote. “She is in critical condition.”
The star continued: “Her wonderful wife Kathryn Kranhold has asked for prayers. Please pray, send energy, light a candle for Lisa. We all love her so.”
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SINGER JILL SOBULE SAID SHE’S ‘BUSTED’ OVER THE LOSS
Singer-songwriter Jill Sobule wrote: “Just busted. Lisa Banes was magnificent, hilarious, and big-hearted – always helped me though the hard times.
“She was so beloved by so many.”
Jill had previously shared pics of them together after she was first injured in the accident.
The artist wrote alongside the snaps: “I’m thinking 24/7 about my pal, Lisa Banes, who is still in critical condition after being hit and run by a f***ing E-bike.”
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FAMILY GUY CREATOR SETH MACFARLANE MOURNED LISA’S DEATH
Seth MacFarlane, famous for creating Family Guy, tweeted: “I am deeply saddened at the news of Lisa Banes’ passing.
“We had the good fortune to work with her on The Orville this past year.
“Her stage presence, magnetism, skill and talent were matched only by her unwavering kindness and graciousness toward all of us. A tremendous loss…”
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TRIBUTES POURED IN AFTER LISA’S PASSING
After the news of Lisa Banes’ passing was shared on Monday night, many fans and celebrities took to social media that night and Tuesday to mourn her tragic death.
Actors, directors, singers, family, friends, fans, and others who loved Lisa and her past work wrote touching tributes online.
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LISA DIED DAYS AFTER SUFFERING A ‘TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY’ FROM ACCIDENT
The Gone Girl actress was in critical condition with a “traumatic brain injury” following the June 4 accident, before her death was announced on June 14.
Lisa’s representative told ET on Monday: “We are heartsick over Lisa’s tragic and senseless passing.
“She was a woman of great spirit, kindness, and generosity and dedicated to her work, whether on stage or in front of a camera and even more so to her wife, family and friends.
“We were blessed to have had her in our lives.”
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DRIVER FLED AFTER THE SCOOTER ACCIDENT
The scooter driver allegedly fled the scene after hitting Lisa – which took place at the crosswalk on West 64th and Amsterdam Avenue in NYC.
No arrests have been made, cops told the New York Post.
Lisa’s wife Kathryn, a former Wall Street Journal writer, issued an appeal urging the public to come forward with any information about the hit-and-run.
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LISA WAS HIT ON THE WAY TO A DINNER PARTY IN NEW YORK CITY
Lisa was on her way to meet her wife, Kathryn Kranhold, for a dinner party near the Lincoln Center when a red and black scooter hit her after “blowing through” a red light, according to Deadline.
A witness told the Daily News: “He just wiped her out.”
