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Home and Away actress Jessica Falkholt dies following Boxing Day crash

Home and Away actress Jessica Falkholt has died in hospital a week after a funeral was held in Sydney for her sister and parents following a horror Boxing Day car crash.

The 29-year-old had been in a critical condition in St George Hospital after being pulled from the wreckage on December 26 the NSW South Coast along with her 21-year-old sister Annabelle, who later died.

Jessica died in hospital on Wednesday morning, six days after her life support was switched off.

"On behalf of the family of Jessica Falkholt, St George Hospital has been asked to advise the media and the community of Jessica's passing today at 10.20am," the statement said.

(From left) Lars, Vivian, Annabelle and Jessica Falkholt smile during their Christmas Day celebrations - one day before they were involved in a horrific car crash on the NSW coast. Source: Facebook

"The family has asked for privacy during this very difficult time."

The Falkholt's family car was hit by a four-wheel drive near Ulladulla on December 26. The sisters were rescued before it erupted in flames with the bodies of their parents - Lars and Vivian - inside.

The driver of the 4WD, 50-year-old Craig Whitall, was reportedly travelling home from a Nowra methadone clinic. He too died in the collision.

Jessica has reportedly undergone several surgeries, including the removal of a kidney and part of her skull, and has been in a coma.

The 29-year-old found fame on the small screen as Hope Morrison in Home and Away, with the long-running TV soap paving the way for her feature film debut in the forthcoming supernatural thriller Harmony.

More to come.