• Nina Dobrev and Paul Wesley are mourning the death of Essie Cha, a member of their Vampire Diaries family
• Essie Cha worked as the head of the production’s makeup department and passed away in late March at the age of 63
• Colleagues and friends paid tribute to Essie Cha, sharing memories and expressing their grief over her unexpected passing
Here is what happened:
Nina Dobrev and Paul Wesley are mourning the loss of Essie Cha, a member of their Vampire Diaries family who served as the head of the production’s makeup department between 2010 and 2012. Essie passed away in late March at the age of 63, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and talent. Dobrev took to Instagram to share her grief, posting a heartfelt message alongside a photo of herself and Essie covered in fake blood, expressing her love and admiration for her departed friend.
In addition to her work on Vampire Diaries, Essie was also involved in other popular shows such as The Walking Dead, Drop Dead Diva, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, and Tell Me Lies, as well as the upcoming Disney film Descendants: The Rise of Red. Her death was announced by her talent agency, Creative Entertainment Connections, with a touching message that highlighted Essie’s vibrant personality and immense impact on those around her.
Director Adrian Carr and crew member Secret Harris also paid tribute to Essie, remembering her as a vital, vivacious, loving, and talented individual whose presence will be deeply missed. Carr described Essie as a beautiful spirit whose light brightened Heaven, while Harris emphasized her sweetness and talent as a makeup artist. The passing of Essie Cha has left a void in the hearts of those who knew and worked with her, but her memory will continue to live on through the lives she touched.
