Actress Lisa Banes, known for her work on Broadway and in films such asGone GirlandPumpkin, has died following ahit-and-run accidentthat took place earlier this month in New York City. She was 65.
Banes' manager, David Williams, confirmed the news of her death to PEOPLE on Tuesday, sharing, “We are heartsick over Lisa’s tragic and senseless passing.”
“She was a woman of great spirit, kindness and generosity and dedicated to her work, whether on stage or in front of a camera and even more so to her wife, family and friends,” he added. “We were blessed to have had her in our lives.”
Banes obtained “a traumatic brain injury and was unable to recover,” Williams told the outlet.
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Banes had the right of way when she was run over in a crosswalk at West 64th and Amsterdam Ave. as the driver ran a red light and continued northbound. Banes was then admitted to Mount Sinai Morningside hospital in critical condition with a traumatic brain injury.
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When Banes was late meeting her wife, Kranhold began to frantically call her, to no answer. Someone finally answered the call at the hospital, filling her in on the accident.
“There are no arrests and the investigation remains ongoing,” the NYPD DCPI previously told PEOPLE.
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Friends said that Banes, who lived in Los Angeles, was excited to return to New York for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. “She loves, loves, loves New York,” pal Cynthia Crossen toldThe Post. “She’s an L.A. girl but she spent so many happy years here.”
The Julliard alum famously performed on Broadway in Neil Simon’sRumors,High Society,Accent on YouthandPresent Laughter.
source: people.com
