How Did Lisa Sheridan Die? New Details About The Tragic Death Of The Actress At 44
She was just 44.
Instagram Halt and Catch Fire actress Lisa Sheridan has passed away at the age of 44. She died at home on Monday, February 25th. Her manager Mitch Clem confirmed the sad news two days later, on Wednesday. The statement he released said: “Lisa passed away on Monday morning. She was at home in New Orleans. Cause of death is not known at this time. We are waiting for the coroners/ Obviously, we were all blindsided with this devastating loss. Lisa was deeply loved. We are heartbroken.” Sheridan was a working actress for more than two decades. She had dozens of film and television credits including CSI: Miami, Invasion, Scandal, Private Practice, Strong Medicine, The Fosters, Monk and Without a Trace. How did Lisa Sheridan die?
1. Not a suicide
While her family and friends are not yet certain what the cause of her death was, they are sure about one thing: she did not commit suicide. Her manager Mitch Clem said: “The family has unequivocally confirmed that this is not a suicide. Any suggestion to the contrary is absolutely, 100% unfounded.”
2. Tributes
Actress Donna D'Errico, a friend of Lisa's who worked with her on the 2015 film Only God Can, shared a tribute to her late friend on Facebook Wednesday. “I just received news that my dear friend, actress Lisa Sheridan, has passed away. She was found Monday morning. I am sitting here stunned. Lisa and I filmed a movie together 5 years ago and became very close on set and remained close friends after filming ended.It’s so rare to find kind, gentle souls like hers in this industry, this city … even this world. Truly one of the most genuinely sweet and gentle people I’ve ever come across in my life. She brought a sweetness and bright energy to any room she happened to walk into …even in her darker times. I am devastated by this loss. I had just spoken with her and everything seemed great and she seemed happy and in good spirits. Everyone who knew her loved and adored her. Goodbye and goodnight sweet angel. I will miss you terribly. Please send up prayers for her family.”
3. Her "big brother"
Filmmaker Michael Dunaway met Lisa Sheridan when she was 14 years old. He also wrote a tribute to his friend on Facebook. “She called me Big Brother, and for all intents and purposes I was. I met Lisa when she was fourteen years old, over thirty years ago. We were immediately attached at the hip, true soulmates from minute one. I love you with all my heart, yesterday, today, and forever. Sorry that I can’t write more; it’s just still too painful. ”
4. Her career
Lisa's first acting credit was in 1997 on a episode of the show Step by Step. She worked steadily over the years with guest spots on dozens of televison shows. She has not worked in television since 2016. Her last credit was in the 2018 horror film Strange Nature.
5. Her personal life
Lisa Sheridan was born in Macon, Georgia in 1974. She attended the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama. She was engaged to actor Ron Livingston, whom she met shooting the 2000 film Beat. They broke up in 2003.
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