Furlan died Wednesday from complications with West Nile virus.
“It is with great sadness that I confirm the passing of Mira Furlan,” Roe said.
“She was a woman full of kindness, strength, and compassion.
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Mira passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 20, following complications from West Nile virus.
She died peacefully at her home in Los Angeles, surrounded by her family.
I expressed my admiration for her courage, but she shrugged and waved it off.
‘What’s the worst that could have happened?
Yes, they could have killed me.
Art should have no borders.’
She would land her role asBabylon 5’s Minbari ambassador just a few years later in 1993.
Series creatorDamon Lindelofshared in a statement on Instagram, “Danielle Rousseau moves into the light.
Rest In Peace, Mira… we are deeply grateful for all you did to protect the island.”
Furlan was last seen on screen in the 2020 web seriesSpace Command.
She is survived by husband Goran Gajic and their son Marko.
