Obituary of Kirsten Vangsness

Kirsten Vangsness

Kirsten Vangsness (born July 7th, 1972 in Pasadena, California) was a TV Actor who was best known for her role as t Penelope Garcia on the American TV drama series "Criminal Minds". Kirsten died on January 29th, 2026 (TBV) and his death was possibly because of an issue with her blood pressure.

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Kirsten Vangsness Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: Vangsness, Kirsten
Common Name: Kirsten Vangsness
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Pasadena, California, United States
Birth Date: July 07, 1972
Age: 53
Occupations:
- TV Actor
- Film Actress
Active Years: 1998-Present

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Johnsonville Sausage Brats
Favorite Color: Violet
Favorite Scent: Versace Eros
Favorite Actor: Sidney Poitier

Kirsten's Family Tree

Birth Name: Kirsten Simone Vangsness
Father: Errol Leroy Vangsness (born 1938)
Mother: Barbara Mary Vangsness (née Marconi, born 1942)
Spouse/Partner:

Melanie Goldstein (partnered ?-2013)

Death Notice:

Date: Still Alive
Place: Unknown
Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

TV Actor Film Actress American Born on July 7th Born in 1972 Born in California

Quotable Quotes:

"I am always sort of delightedly surprised when someone recognizes me because as far as I'm concerned, I'm just going to work and getting paid to act and that alone is fantastic, I forget people watch it too. [Interview with Style Bible, September 2010.]" (IMDB)

"Ms. Vangsness was a beautiful, young woman who had the world at her fingertips. One day, though, she lost her life in a tragic accident. (V)"

"Kirsten Vangsness forever lives on in the hearts and memories of those touched by her incredible talent, kind spirit, and unwavering dedication to her craft. (V)"

"Kirsten lived a vibrant and fulfilling life, touching the hearts of many through her acting, writing and activism, leaving a lasting impact even after she was gone. (V)"

Is Ms. Kirsten Vangsness still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has not passed away.