Esta Terblanche was a South African actress who was best known for her role as Gillian Andrassy on the soap opera "All My Children." She was born on January 7, 1973 in Rustenburg, South Africa and died on July 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.  

Terblanche began her career as a model and actress in South Africa before moving to the United States in the mid-1990s. She made her debut on "All My Children" in 1997 and quickly became a fan favorite. She was nominated for a Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Villainess in 2001.  

After leaving "All My Children" in 2001, Terblanche appeared in a number of television shows and films, including "Spin City," "The West Wing," and "The Girl Next Door." She also returned to South Africa to host her own talk show.  

Terblanche was a talented and versatile actress who will be remembered for her beauty, her charisma, and her ability to bring her characters to life.  

She is survived by her parents, her husband, and her two children!