vanessa marquez wiki

vanessa marquez wiki : Vanessa Marquez (December 21, 1968 – August 30, 2018) was an American actress. She was primarily known for being a recurring character on the first few seasons of ER playing Nurse Wendy Goldman, as well as having a role in the 1988 teacher drama Stand and Deliver. Marquez also appeared in a 1992 episode of Seinfeld called "The Cheever Letters", portraying the secretary to the Cuban Embassy. Her success with Stand and Deliver led to a full-fledged career in film and television, with roles in films such as the gangster epic Blood In, Blood Out (1993) and the independent film Twenty Bucks (1993). Her television work included guest spots on popular programs including Melrose Place (1992) and recurring and Malcolm & Eddie (1996). In addition to her acting endeavors, Vanessa was also a talented vocalist and lent her voice for the film Under Suspicion (2000).

Marquez was killed by police after an incident occurred at her home in South Pasadena on August 30, 2018. Authorities had been called to her house to conduct a welfare check, and after 90 minutes of talking to her she allegedly retrieved a BB gun and pointed it at the officers, who in turn shot and killed her.