Actress Lisa Banes dies days after being hit in New York
American actress Lisa Banes, known for her roles in the films 'Cocktail' or 'Gone Girl' ('Lost'), died after having been in critical condition since June 4, at suffer a run over In New York.
The actress, who was hit by a moped whose driver fled, He died on Monday, according to local media.
"We are heartbroken by the tragic and senseless passing of Lisa. She was a woman of great spirit, kindness and generosity and dedicated to her work, whether on stage or in front of a camera and even more so to her wife, family and friends. We were lucky to have her in our lives"said his manager David Williams, according to NBC.
On June 4, the New York Police received an emergency call at around 6.30pm (10.30pm GMT) to report a collision involving a vehicle, which had run over a person in the west side of Manhattan, close to the popular Lincoln Center cultural center.
"Upon arrival, the officers observed a 65-year-old woman lying on the road with a severe contusion to her head," confirmed the Police, who indicated that Banes was then transferred to Mount Sinai Saint Luke Hospital, in a very serious condition.
The incident is investigated by the Police collision department, which determined that Banes was crossing the Amsterdam avenue when she was hit by a moped and then fled.
According to his representative, Banes remained in the hospital Mount Sinai Morningside and had suffered a severe traumatic brain injury from which he was unable to recover.
Banes has acted in film, television, and plays. In 1981 she won the Theater World Award for her portrayal of Alison Porter in 'Don't Look Back in Anger', and received a Best Actress Nomination at a Drama Desk Award for her role in 'Isn't it Romantic?' in 1984.
In addition, he appeared frequently in the series 'The King of Queens' 'The King of Queens'), 'Six Feet Under' ('Two meters underground'), 'Nashville' and 'Royal Pains', and played central characters in the films 'Cocktail' (1988) and 'Gone Girl' (2014).
