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Vanessa Fisk's Tragic Death Rocks Daredevil
15 Apr
Summary
- Vanessa Fisk died after surgery due to a glass shard injury.
- Actress Ayelet Zurer found comfort from co-star Vincent D'Onofrio.
- Vanessa's actions led to the death of Franklin 'Foggy' Nelson.
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 has reached a brutal climax with the recent death of Vanessa Fisk, wife of Wilson Fisk. The episode revealed that Vanessa succumbed to injuries from a glass shard piercing her skull, following a period of lucidity after surgery. Actress Ayelet Zurer, who portrayed Vanessa since Netflix's Daredevil series, found solace from her on-screen husband, Vincent D'Onofrio, as she processed the character's demise.
Vanessa's death is a pivotal plot point, amplifying Kingpin's grief and rage. This event is expected to have major repercussions for both Daredevil and New York City. Fans are also reminded of Vanessa's own ruthlessness, including her machinations that directly caused the death of Franklin 'Foggy' Nelson. The series, with only three episodes remaining, will explore Kingpin's response and the ongoing conflict with vigilantes and Mr. Charles.
New episodes of Daredevil: Born Again premiere Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT as part of the 2026 TV schedule, available for Disney+ subscribers.
