Kate Vernon

Kate Vernon in 'Probable Cause'

Kate Vernon (1961 - )

Film Deaths:

• House of Secrets (Conspiracy of Terror) (1993) [Laura Morrell]: Strangled with a necklace by Melissa Gilbert in the shower; her body is shown again afterwards when Bruce Boxleitner discovers her. (Thanks to Drew)

• Probable Cause (Sleepless) (1994) [Detective Lynn Reilly]: Shot in the stomach by Kirk Baltz in the woods; she dies in Michael Ironside's arms shortly afterwards (following a flashback explaining her history and motivations).

• The Sister-in-Law (1995) [Rae Phillips/Sally Rae Preston/'Kelly Richards]: Shot (off-camera) during a struggle with Shanna Reed; we only hear the shot from outside the house, then see Kate walk outside, seemingly okay until she collapses.

TV Deaths:

• Falcon Crest: The Avenging Angel (1985) [Lorraine Prescott]: Dies after being taken off life-support after going into a coma in the hospital, after having been severely injured in a fall from a fire escape. (Thanks to PortsGuy)

• Murder, She Wrote: Alma Murder (1989) [Rhonda Sykes]: Bludgeoned to death with a candlestick by Ralph Waite; her body is shown afterwards when E.G. Marshall discovers her, and the murder is shown in a flashback later on. (Thanks to Dignan)

• Tales from the Crypt: Till Death Do We Part (1993) [Lucy]: Shot in the back of the head by John Stamos. (Thanks to PortsGuy)

• Battlestar Galactica: Exodus Part 2 (2006) [Ellen Tigh]: Poisoned by Michael Hogan; she dies in his arms shortly afterwards. (Thanks to R.)

Notable Connections:

• Daughter of John Vernon