"Gone With The Lost Lover" actress Lisa Banes was injured in a hit-and-run accident on June 4 and died on June 14 at the age of 65. The actress also starred in Tom Cruise's film Cocktail and Seth McFarland's most recent sci-fi series, Orville Starship Explorer. As news of her death broke, fans and colleagues began sharing their condolences through social media.
On Monday, Lisa Baynes' agent confirmed the star's death, saying in a statement: "We are saddened by Lisa's unfortunate and senseless death. Both on stage and in front of the camera, she was a woman of great spirit, kindness and generosity, very devoted to her work, especially to her wife, family and friends. It is our blessing to have her in our lives. ”
The actress was hit by a motorcycle while crossing Amsterdam Street on Manhattan's Upper West Side, and the driver ran a red light and knocked her down the road. The motorcyclist fled the scene, and so far no one has been arrested in connection with the incident. After police were alerted, Baynes was taken to Mount Sinai Morning Sun Hospital, where she was said to have suffered a head injury in the accident and was in critical condition. She is believed to have never regained consciousness.
Beginning in the 1980s, Baynes had a long career in film and television, having played roles in Cocktail and Dragon Slayer. She has made several roles in the TV series "Healing Heart" and "The Land of Music", and also starred in two episodes of "Orwell Starship Exploration" in 2017. Seth McFarland, creator of Orville Starship Quest, was one of the first to express grief over Baynes' death.
He wrote in a post: "I am deeply saddened by the news of Lisa Baynes' death. Over the past year, we've had the pleasure of working with her on the Orville Starship Quest. Her style, charm, skill and talent on stage can only be matched by her consistent kindness and kindness to all of us. A huge loss..."
The actress recently starred in the movies "The Vanishing Lover" and "The Lifesaver", as well as the horror drama "They" that aired this year, which is also her last role. Baines was born in Ohio in 1965 but lived in Los Angeles. She was married to Kathryn Kranhold, and it is believed that she was supposed to meet her wife on the day of the accident, when she was studying acting at the Juilliard School in New York.
After the tragic accident, fans, friends and colleagues all expressed their love and support for the actress, calling her "a great character" and a funny, energetic and versatile person. The bad news of her death makes people feel like they have lost a talented star again, she does not aspire to be the focus of the spotlight, and the happiest thing is to do what she likes. Condolences are expressed to her family and friends and may she rest in peace.