June 15, (THEWILL)- Popular American actress, Lisa Banes, has died after a hit-and-run accident in New York City.
She was 65 years old.
According to available information, the actress was struck by a person on a scooter while walking down the street on June 4.
THEWILL writes that Banes is popular for her roles in “Gone Girl” and “Cocktail.”
Her manager previously told The Associated Press that the late actress was struck by either a scooter or a motorcycle in the Upper West Side of Manhattan near Lincoln Centre as she was crossing Amsterdam Avenue on the way to visit her alma mater ―the Juilliard School.
She was admitted at Mount Sinai Morningside hospital for “substantial injuries.”
Banes reportedly suffered a traumatic brain injury after the incident and the actress never recovered, according to The New York Post.
According to police, no arrests have been made in connection to the incident.
Banes’ representatives while speaking to Entertain Tonight on Monday, said, “We are heartsick over Lisa’s tragic and senseless passing.
“She was a woman of great spirit, kindness and generosity. She was dedicated to her work whether on stage or in front of a camera; and even more so, to her family and friends,” her rep continued. “We were blessed to have had her in our lives.”
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