Sunday brings shocking news that Annie Wersching passed away. First reported on social media, the news was confirmed by Wersching’s family. She played the Borg Queen in the second season of Star Trek: Picard.
RIP Wersching
According to reports Wersching died of cancer after learning of her diagnosis in 2020. Even after getting the news, the actress continued to work, with her recurring role in the second season of Star Trek: Picard as the Borg Queen being one of her final parts.
Allison Pill as Jurati and Annie Wersching as Borg Queen
In a statement (via Deadline) Wersching’s husband said: “There is a cavernous hole in the soul of this family today. But she left us the tools to fill it. She found wonder in the simplest moment. She didn’t require music to dance. She taught us not to wait for adventure to find you. ‘Go find it. It’s everywhere.’ And find it we shall.”
Wersching may best be known for her role as FBI agent Renee Walker in two seasons of 24. She also had regular roles on Bosch and Runaways as well as recurring roles in Timeless and The Vampire Diaries. Her final roles were in Picard and a recurring role on The Rookie.
Annie Wersching attending Star Trek Day event in Los Angeles – September 8, 2021
Trek community remembers Wersching
The surprising news of Wersching’s passing has generated an outpouring of condolences from the cast and crew of Star Trek: Picard… and beyond.
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— Terry Matalas (@TerryMatalas) January 29, 2023
This was Annie Wersching pic.twitter.com/6KioDkIGct
— daní ᱬ (@LtMenalippe) January 29, 2023
Just hearing of this now. Impossible to process. So much passion, energy and love for her work. Such a joy to work with. She loved this role so much and really had fun with it. Damn. pic.twitter.com/hQKqiAQoqh
— Dave Blass (@DaveBlass) January 29, 2023
I just heard about this. Losing a member of the Trek fam is always heartbreaking. All of my love & condolences to the friends and family of #AnnieWersching. https://t.co/31rdtXPfKi
— Anson Mount (@ansonmount) January 29, 2023
A true loss to our Trek family, and to television. May she rest in God’s peace.#RIP #AnnieWersching https://t.co/qyQvxwwOkc
— Doug Jones (@actordougjones) January 29, 2023
TrekMovie offers our condolences to the friends and family of Annie Wersching.
So sad, so talented, so young.
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She was one of the most memorable parts of Picard so far. Condolences to her family and friends.
Wow this is so shocking! I guess she didn’t tell anyone and she looked fine when she was doing interviews for Picard. After going through the pandemic (which is still killing tons of people even though most have practically forgotten about it) it’s another reminder any of us can go at any time or age.
That’s why I’m retiring in 2 months, at 57. Life is short.
Mazel!
When my beloved mom-in-law was fighting Stage IV lung cancer (though she never smoked a day in her life), she was taking a specific immunotherapy drug for her cancer which was of a specific genetic type.
She didn’t slow down much at all during her remaining time until about a month or so before her end, when the cancer had mutated and the drug was consequently no longer effective. From there it was a quick and steep decline. Maybe that was the case with Ms. Wersching. : (
You have to admire someone who most likely knew their time was limited and still threw themselves into life with verve that she apparently have. I find it truly inspiring.
Very sad to learn of her passing. Her Borg Queen was the right combinations of playful, seductive, and terrifying.
I had a hard time believing this news. She was the best part of S2 of Picard. She was amazing and terrifying at the same time. My thoughts are with her family tonight.
She was one of the best parts of Picard Season 2 and brought greatness to the role.
Oh my god, I knew Annie. She was so nice. This is heartbreaking. I had no idea she was even sick. Those poor kids.
Very sad news. How awful for her young children to lose their mother. Her performance was a highlight of season 2 of Picard and knowing now what she was dealing with during filming it’s even more impressive. RIP.
Rough news, and hitting close to home, having lost my brother to cancer about seven weeks ago. MRNA research can’t find a cure/vastly superior treatments fast enough… :-(
I’m so sorry to hear that. There’s no right way to grieve, we just try to muddle through in our own ways and find a way to live with the scars but also the happy memories.
So sorry to hear this. Condolences to you and your family for your loss.
My sincerest condolences…
Very sad news. She was so young and talented and I’m sure her family and friends are absolutely devastated. RIP.
Can’t believe this, watched several interviews and she looked so full of good vibes and energy. Such an amazing actor playing the Queen. Her performance was one of the highlights of Picard Season 2.
Breaks my heart thinking about her kids. My condolences to her family and friends. R.I.P.
Loved her on “24,” “Bosch,” and “Picard.” That’s a very bright light that just went out. :(
This is so sad. Annie Wersching’s Borg Queen was brilliant … right up there with Alice Krige. The interplay between Wersching and Allison Pill made up the most exciting parts of those middle six episodes (of PIC S2). So very sad she’s gone.
That video of Annie had me laughing and crying at the same time.
I was ALWAYS impressed by her work.
SHE WILL BE MISSED.
Very sad news. I’m currently re-watching Picard S2 in the run up to S3 and she was terrific in her role as the Borg queen. Annie Wersching was an undisputed highlight of S2. I also remember she appeared in an episode of Enterprise.
The Queen is dead, Long live the Queen! This is so tragic and unexpectedly sad, she was only 45 years of age. May she rest in peace.
This is truly sad news. She was a great incarnation of the Borg Queen.
It reminds me of the early Trek movies when we lost so many guest stars at such a young age… Merritt Butrick, Persis Khambatta, Bibi Besch It’s hard to lose those great talents at 85, but 45… so, so utterly sad…
Agree and well observed about early Trek movie losses.
She took a character created by Alice Krige and played it with relish. Sad to hear of her passing.
This is sad news and very unexpected. Far too young for this to happen to anyone. Annie Wersching was one of those instantly recognisable familiar faces on television; always an excellent actress too. She was great on 24 and Timeless, and of course most recently our very own Star Trek.
Rest in Peace. My condolences to Annie’s family and friends.
Love, Love, Love Timeless. Probably my all time fave show. I wanted a new season. But without Annie it wouldn’t be the same.
So sad, so talented. So bee Hive Queen vibes… my Condolences to her Family and Friends
This is so sad. Rest in Peace.
I’m shocked! I am a trekker from Sweden.
Picard is very popular
on Amazon Prime here in Sweden!
Annie was perfect as the Borg Queen!
R.I.P
Annie Wersching
RIP and my condolences to her family. : (
Cancer is a killer and, as much as you can deny it, especially when you’re young, life is really short. Love is the answer and trying to live a life that is decent, kind, and good. Everyone will have regrets in the end, but we should work to be the best we can be.
Ms. Wersching sounds like she was a wonderful person, a loving mother and wife, and a gifted performer. The outpouring of love from her family and friends is evidence of that. She sounds like a person who’s life was well-lived. Bless her! My thoughts and prayers are with her family at this truly horrible time for them.
Depressing news. When I saw the announcement, it didn’t mention her Picard role and didn’t know THAT until I got to this site. I’m just numb. I’ve had relatives drop just about every 30-45 days the last few months. Its awful. Her Borg Queen portrayal was creepy with the blackened eyes, but effective.