Actress Esta TerBlanche, best known for her role in All My Children, is survived by her loving ex-husband and goddaughter, Barbie Ashley, who will cherish her memory.
She gained recognition for her work in U.S. television soap operas and won the Miss Teen South Africa title in 1991, which propelled her into acting.
Highlights
- Esta TerBlanche was a renowned actress who appeared in “All My Children” and was the Miss Teen South Africa 1991.
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Esta and her husband, Andre Kock, parted ways after 11 years of marriage.
- Terblanche’s goddaughter, Ashley Barbie, announced her death.
TerBlanche gained prominence acting as Bienkie Naude Hartman on the South African soap, “Egoli: Place of Gold” between 1992 and 1995.
After working for years on All My Children, she returned home to work for a period in several other South African productions.
Moreover, TerBlanche went on a hiatus from their acting career and opened a spa since she was interested in healing, and in 2011, she was a guest star of “All My Children” before it wrapped up.
The Renowned Actress Death Was Confirmed By her Goddaughter, Ashley Barbie
Esta TerBlanche was married to Andre Kock from 1997 until the couple separated in 2008.
Moreover, the two remained silent after their marriage and never revealed the reason behind their huge step to separate from the marriage.
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Since then, the actress has remained single and focused on caring for her pets, rescuing street animals, and providing them with a safe home.
Though childless, she was an extremely close godmother to Ashley Barbie, who followed her like a real mother and took her guidance and mentorship.
Furthermore, Barbie was the one who announced the tragic and sudden death of the 51-year-old “All My Children” alum.
Additionally, her longtime co-star from All My Children, Cameron Mathison, who portrayed her husband, Ryan Lavery, on the show, paid tribute following her death.
Her on-screen husband, Mr Mathison, said she was one of the nicest people to have ever existed and remembered.
“RIP my Sweet Princess,” Mathison wrote in tribute, sharing a photo of them from their shooting.
Esta helped me last year when Red was sick and paralyzed and I was struggling. One of the sweetest people ever.
Grief Over Esta TerBlanche’s Death Pours in From All Corners
Esta TerBlanche, the star of All My Children, tragically passed away at the age of 51.
Heartwarming tributes had poured in for her from loved ones and everybody who knew her.
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Her manager, Annie Spoliansky, also joined the bereavement by sharing:
We are deeply saddened by this news. As for a personal statement, I’d like to say that Esta was such a kind, loving, giving, and caring person. She cared so deeply for all people and animals. She had squirrels she fed and looked after daily, her two cats and recent kittens that she cared for as her own children.
Additionally, the star’s publicist, Lisa Rodrigo, expressed her sadness, saying:
I am heartbroken upon learning about Esta’s death,” Rodrigo said. She was and always will be a beautiful soul who I will miss every day. I am proud to have known her and call her not only a client but a friend.
Also, others wrote:
I’m absolutely shocked and saddened to have learned of the sudden passing of dear Esta Terblanche. She was truly a kind, sweet soul, whom I will be forever grateful to have had the pleasure of knowing and working with during our years together on All My Children. She left us way, way too soon… RIP, dear, sweet Esta
Additional Information
- Esta TerBlanche’s net worth is estimated to be around $1 million as of 2025.
- She was of Huguenot descent and was raised by her family on a game farm.
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The cause of TerBlanche’s death has been linked to an intracranial hemorrhage resulting from blunt force trauma.
