Tragic news this week out of Hollywood:
Lisa Lynn Masters, a veteran actress who appeared on such shows as Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and Gossip Girl, was found dead inside her hotel room in Peru.
She was 52 years old.
According to local news reports, Masters had been in the country for a modeling shoot.
Her body was discovered in a closet and it is believed she hanged herself with her skirt.
Officials are on record as saying Masters had been struggling with depression and that they found anti-depressants in her hotel room.
Along with the aforementioned hits programs, Masters also appeared on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Ugly Betty.
In a statement, a representative for Masters said the following:
"As to her husband and family’s wishes, we hope the industry can mourn her death without details.
"In these darkening days, we hope those who have had the pleasure of knowing her will see how brightly she shined and will find that light within themselves and continue to share it with others – just as she would have."
Friends and family members have set up a GoFundMe page in Masters’ name; it has already surpassed its goal of raising $30,000 in funeral expenses by Thursday.
"Our dear friend Lisa Masters passed away tragically and unexpectedly in Lima, Peru on November 15, 2016,” Ani Mason, who set up the account on behalf of Master’s husband, William Brooks, wrote on the page.
The accounts continues:
“Lisa’s genuine warmth, generosity and tenacious strength will be deeply missed.
"Lisa’s beloved husband William is shocked and grieving her sudden loss.
"In the midst of his mourning, William faces daunting financial challenges, including the substantial funeral and transport expenses for Lisa in and between Peru and the United States.
"William is a healing arts practitioner and a long-time Brooklyn resident. Lisa and William lived modestly and both contributed to the expenses of their household.
"Without Lisa’s income, William faces an immediate challenge to covering the rent on his apartment among other things…
"Any donation you can make to ease this difficult time would be so appreciated and would make a big difference.
"Our hearts go out to our dear friend William. We will miss Lisa very, very much"
Born in Omaha, Masters resided in Brooklyn, New York, and broke into acting after working as a TV news reporter and a model.
We send our thoughts to her friends, family members and loved ones.