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GONE Girl fans are mourning the death of actress Lisa Banes.

In the 2014 thriller she played Marybeth Elliott, who is Amy's mother.

The late Lisa Banes (second from right) starred in Gone Girl
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The late Lisa Banes (second from right) starred in Gone GirlCredit: Rex

Who starred alongside Lisa Banes in Gone Girl?

Gone Girl tells the tale of ormer New York-based writer Nick Dunne and his glamorous wife Amy, who present a portrait of a blissful marriage to the public.

However, when Amy goes missing on the couple's fifth wedding anniversary, Nick becomes the prime suspect in her disappearance.

The resulting police pressure and media frenzy cause the Dunnes' image of a happy union to crumble, leading to questions about who Nick and Amy truly are.

The film, which was adapted from Gillian Flynn's best selling book of the same name, brought with it an all-star cast and is available to .

Ben Affleck as Nick Dunne

Ben Affleck took on the leading role of Nick
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Ben Affleck took on the leading role of NickCredit: Alamy

Ben plays teacher Nick who's wife goes "missing" and he gets the blame.

The Oscar winning actor shot to fame in the 90s alongside best pal Matt Damon when they wrote and starred in Good Will Hunting.

Since then his career has soared, which included a stint as Batman.

Other big roles include Pearl Harbour and Daredevil.

Rosamund Pike as Amy Elliott Dunne

Rosamund Pike played Nick's wife who goes "missing"
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Rosamund Pike played Nick's wife who goes "missing"Credit: Alamy

Nick's missing wife is played by British star Rosamund.

The actress is also known for for starring Pride & Prejudice.

Her accolades include a Golden Globe Award, a Primetime Emmy Award and an Academy Award nomination.

Neil Patrick Harris as Desi Collings

Neil Patrick Harris starred in the 2014 movie
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Neil Patrick Harris starred in the 2014 movieCredit: Amazon Prime

Neil takes on the role of Amy's wealthy ex-boyfriend.

The actor started his career in the 80s as a child star playing Doogie Howser.

He then recieved critical acclaim for playing Barney in How I Met Your Mother.

In 2021 Neil was highly praised for his role in Channel 4's It's A Sin.

Tyler Perry as Tanner Bolt

Tyler Perry stars in Gone Girl
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Tyler Perry stars in Gone GirlCredit: 20th Century Fox

Tyler plays Nick's attorney, who he brings in after he is accused of his wife's disappearance.

The actor is known for writing and producing many stage plays during the 1990s and early 2000s.

Tyler has also developed several television series, most notably Tyler Perry's House of Payne, which ran for eight seasons from 2006 until 2012.

Emily Ratajkowski as Andie Fitzgerald

A young Emily Ratajkowski played Andie Fitzgerald
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A young Emily Ratajkowski played Andie FitzgeraldCredit: Alamy

Most people know her as a supermodel, but Emily is an actress too.

In Gone Girl she plays Nick's mistress and his student.

Emily also starred in the Robin Thicke 2013 video, Blurred Lines.

When did Lisa Banes die?

On June 15, 2021 it was revealed  following a hit-and-run accident in New York City.

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She was "flung from a crosswalk" while crossing the street in  when .

Lisa's representative told : “We are heartsick over Lisa’s tragic and senseless passing."

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