Furlan died Wednesday from complications with West Nile virus.
Mira Furlan, the actress behind Danielle Rousseau on Lost and Delenn on Babylon 5, died Wednesday in Los Angeles due to complications with West Nile virus. She was 65.
The Twitter account for Furlan announced the news on Thursday, and her manager, Chris Roe, confirmed the cause of death in a statement to EW.
“It is with great sadness that I confirm the passing of Mira Furlan,” Roe said. “She was a woman full of kindness, strength, and compassion. Mira passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 20, following complications from West Nile virus. She died peacefully at her home in Los Angeles, surrounded by her family. We will all continue to celebrate her life and legacy, and know she’ll always be here with us.”
Mira Furlan, Babylon 5 and Lost Actress, Dies at 65
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Mira Furlan, Babylon 5 and Lost, Dead at 65: A Stunning, Talented Performer TVLine 22/01/2021
Lost, has died at the age of 65.
Furlan died of undisclosed causes on Wednesday. Her death was confirmed the following evening on Twitter. Shortly thereafter,
Babylon 5 creator J. Michael Straczynski shared a touching tribute.
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“It is a night of great sadness, for our friend and comrade had gone down the road where we cannot reach her,” Straczynski wrote. “But as with all things, we will catch up with her in time, and I believe she will have many stories to tell us, and many new roles to share with the universe.”