Netflix star Criscilla Anderson dies age 45 after colon cancer diagnosis
Criscilla Anderson had written a message to be posted on her Instagram after she died (Picture: Criscilla Anderson)
The Country Ever After star Criscilla Anderson has died aged 45, after she was diagnosed with colon cancer seven years ago.
News of Anderson’s death was confirmed via her Instagram, in a post which included a statement she had written prior to dying.
It read: ‘If you’re reading this, I’ve finally slipped into the arms of Jesus — peacefully and surrounded by love.
‘Please don’t stay in the darkness of this moment. I fought hard and I loved deeply. I am not gone… I’m Home.’
Anderson’s pre-written message continued: ‘My babies… I am watching over you.
‘When a moment feels warm, familiar, or too beautiful to be coincidence — that’s me. I’m still mothering you. I’m still yours.’
The professional dancer shared three children with her ex-husband (Picture: Omar Vega/FilmMagic)
She signed off with a request: ‘Be gentle with each other. Hold my children close.
‘And remember: heaven isn’t as far away as it feels. I love you all. Always. — Criscilla.’
The professional dancer had three children with her ex-husband and country star, Coffey Anderson.
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