Roughly two weeks after Annie Wersching died in late January 2023, "The Rookie" honored the late actress in Season 5, Episode 15, titled "The Con." While her character doesn't directly play into the narrative of the installment — Rosalind took her bow from "The Rookie" in Season 5, Episode 4 — the conclusion of the episode nevertheless includes a dedication to the actress along with a picture of her. "In loving memory," the tribute reads.
After the episode aired, numerous fans took to social media to voice their appreciation for the show's honoring of Wersching. "Thank you from the bottom of my heart for remembering Annie in the newest episode," @WerschingNet tweeted. For other fans, the tribute reiterated the overall tragedy of the situation. "It hurt when I saw it," @DLarryHoffman tweeted. "I didn't realize it was her till the notice came up, then it hit me. It could be the last time we see this talented, lovely woman on our screens. Now she's gone. A wife and mother...gone too young."
"The Rookie's" in-memoriam for Wersching in Season 5, Episode 15 comes after the production released a statement on Twitter mourning the death of the actress. "We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Annie Wersching, who brilliantly portrayed 'Rosalind Dyer,'" the tweet reads. "Annie's light both on and off screen will always be remembered & our thoughts are with her loved ones."
