Mamie Laverock, a 19-year-old actor Quality mark'S When the heart is called uponis on life support after falling from a five-story walkway while under medical care at a Vancouver Hopital.
According to a GoFundMe page Launched by her family, Laverock was rushed to a Winnipeg hospital by her mother, Nicole Compton, on May 11 after what was described as a “medical emergency.” But an update from Laverock's family shows she fell from a balcony hallway at a Vancouver hospital on May 26 after being transferred there as part of her recovery.
“Mamie, who has been undergoing intensive treatment for the past two weeks, was escorted from a secure unit of the hospital and taken to a balcony corridor where she fell five floors. She suffered life-threatening injuries, has undergone multiple extensive surgeries and is currently on life support,” according to the family’s fundraising campaign page.
“We are all devastated and shocked at this intensely difficult time,” Laverock's parents, Rob and Nicole, added in their update. The tragic setback in Laverock's hospital care and recovery led to an outpouring of concern from Hallmark and series colleagues.
“We are deeply saddened to hear the news about Mamie. As a beloved member of our When the heart is called upon community, we wish her and her family peace, comfort and many prayers during this difficult time,” Hallmark Media said in a statement obtained by THR.
Johannah Newmarch, who plays Laverock's on-screen mother, Molly Sullivan When the heart is called upon, on her X page, formerly Twitter, urged fans to donate to the GoFundMe page. “I love this wonderful family so much, and my heart is broken. What a devastating time for them and for everyone who cares deeply about sweet Mamie. Please help if you can. They need all the support they can get to get through this nightmare. Thank you,” Newmarch wrote on the social media platform.
“I just donated. If you have the means to do so, I hope you will do so. Link in bio,” co-star Erin Krakow further wrote her Instagram page.
Laverock appeared between 2014 and 2023 When the heart is called upon in the role of Rosaleen Sullivan. Her other television credits include PsychThe Killing Game, Wedding of Dreams, A Series of Unfortunate Events and the Christmas in the spotlight TV movie.
The GoFundMe page had raised $15,560 toward a $25,000 goal as of May 28.