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Tributes flow for Jessica Falkholt

TRIBUTES have began flowing in following the announcement of former Home and Away star Jessica Falkholt’s death today. Messages of grief have filled Twitter — most saddened by the news.

Jessica Falkholt has passed away

TRIBUTES have began flowing in following the announcement of former Home and Away star Jessica Falkholt’s death today.

The 29-year-old had been in intensive care since the horrific head-on Boxing Day crash that killed her sister Annabelle, 21, and their parents Lars, 69, and Vivian, 60.

The Falkholt family. Picture: David Swift.
The Falkholt family. Picture: David Swift.
Australian actress Jessica Falkholt.
Australian actress Jessica Falkholt.

Jessica’s life support was switched off six days ago at St George Hospital where she fought for life. She died at 10.20am this morning.

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Messages of grief have flowed on Twitter, most saddened by the news.

Fellow Home and Away star Pia Miller posted “farewell wonderful Jess” on her Instagram page.

Co-star James Stewart’s social media fan page has farewelled the former star of the Australian drama.

“R.I. P Jessica Falkholt. Such a beautiful and talented soul- taken so soon & so tragically. May you now rest in peace alongside Annabelle, Lars and Vivian. Sending my deepest sympathy to the extended Falkholt family & friends,” he wrote.

One user said: “My heart is heavy with the news of the passing of #JessicaFalkholt. This is such a sad situation. I’m send my Love and light to the one remaining Brother, and his family and friends.”

Annabelle Falkholt and her sister Jessica Falkholt.
Annabelle Falkholt and her sister Jessica Falkholt.

Another wrote: “My heart and thoughts go out to #JessicaFalkholt family and friends at such a very difficult time.”

“Very sad news. #JessicaFalkholt has died. R.I.P. Sweetie. You’re with your family and God now. xxx”

Aussie actor Shannon Deguara said Jessica was “always a pleasure to know and work with, such a great talent lost.

“You will be missed by many with your bubbly personality and contagious smile,” he wrote on Facebook.

Nadine Terens, a make-up artist who worked with Jessica on Home and Away, said she would always remember the actor fondly. “Jess you have fought so bravely and ferociously yet now you are reunited with your family. Shine bright you gorgeous soul. Our friendship will never be forgotten,” she wrote in a Facebook post dedicated to the star.

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