“The world lost a bit of colour last night”

Danielle Cormack has responded to Wentworth fans, who are mourning the loss of Bea Smith (aka “Red”) after the season finale this week.

Currently travelling through Cambodia and Thailand she took to social media to say, “I hear the world lost a bit of colour last night. ? Thank you so much for joining us for Wentworth season 4 – and for those who are yet to see it enjoy the ride! #newadventures #ontheroadagain @sohotvau @foxtel”

It was her second on-screen death this year, following Rake.

Meanwhile Jo Porter, Wentworth’s Executive Producer confirmed in a statement to News Corp:

“It is always an incredibly difficult decision to say farewell to a much-loved and revered character like Bea Smith.

“Which is why this storyline has had such a huge impact on us all and we are sure fans will feel the same. This decision was particularly hard as it meant also saying goodbye to Danielle Cormack.

“Danielle is a magnificent actor, her powerful, brave and nuanced performance has been acknowledged with awards and accolades from fans and critics worldwide and I hope that I am lucky enough to work with her again,” Porter said.

“We will be forever indebted to Danielle for bringing Bea Smith to life in the first four seasons of Wentworth.”