[Kate!]

Marise Wipani has tragically died aged 61.

The actress, best known for appearing in Soldier, Soldier and Xena: Warrior Princess, died on her birthday on Friday.

Her Facebook page announced the news of her death in a sad message to friends and family. It read: "Marise passed peacefully today on her 61st birthday surrounded by family and friends.

"She just wanted to say....I have shuffled off this mortal coil. Good byyye, good luuuck, good God!!! Quote from Driving Miss Daisy."

Her cause of death was not shared in the post.

The New Zealand actress' co-star Jay Laga'aia, who appeared on British drama Soldier, Soldier with her, said that he was "devastated" to hear about her death. He said: "You are so young and I will miss you. We have worked together over the years and I was always so pleased to have you on set. Travel well my sister, love you always."

[jones89]

RIP. I loved Xena Warrior Princess when i was younger

[Kate!]

Originally Posted by jones89

RIP. I loved Xena Warrior Princess when i was younger

Ah that's cute. Marisa played Queen Kanae I just discovered.

[Livia]

I don't know her but 61 is no age.

[Gusto Brunt]

61 no age at all these days. RIP.

[arista]

[arista]

[Star Marise Wipani has died at the
age of 61 on her birthday.
The actress played Ellie in series three of the
British ITV series, and also appeared in
TV shows Xena: Warrior Princess,
Hercules and Shortland Street.

She passed away on Friday,
her 61st birthday, with her death being
confirmed with a post on her Facebook page.
A cause of death was not revealed.]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbi...s-tribute.html

[Mystic Mock]

RIP