January 29, 2025 - The County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner determined the cause of death for 51-year-old actress Esta TerBlanche as intracranial hemorrhage due to blunt force traumatic head injury likely due to a ground level fall. The manner of death is accident.
Ms. TerBlanche was found unresponsive at her home on July 19, 2024, and death was pronounced by paramedics at 1110 hours.
A deputy medical examiner completed an examination on July 22, and, after the receipt of test and study results, the cause and manner of death were certified on January 29.
The Medical Examiner’s report is expected to be ready by the end of February. Media representatives interested in obtaining a copy of the report should email pio@me.lacounty.gov, if you have not done so already. All other requests for the report should be submitted online.
The Medical Examiner case number for Ms. TerBlanche is 2024-11491.
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