Esta TerBlanche, the South African actress best known for her role as Gillian Andrassy Lavery on “All My Children,” has died, according to her manager. She was 51.

Esta TerBlanche, an actress best known for her performance on the long-running soap opera "All My Children," has died. She was 51. A representative for TerBlanche confirmed her death to USA TODAY ...

Esta TerBlanche, the South African actor best known for her portrayal of Gillian Andrassy on the U.S. daytime drama “All My Children,” has died at age 51. TerBlanche died Friday in Los Angeles ...

Esta TerBlanche. ©ABC/Courtesy Everett Collection Her rep, Lisa Rodrigo, told TMZ the star’s death is under investigation. TerBlanche rose to fame after she won Miss Teen South Africa in 1991.

“All My Children” alum Esta TerBlanche has died. She was 51. The actress passed away unexpectedly at her North Hollywood, Calif., home, her goddaughter, Barbie Ashley, confirmed to TMZ Sunday.