She was diagnosed with the disease after abreast cancer screeningin 2002.

Evans left behind her husband, Stephen Rodriguez, and their 19-year-old daughter, Kylie Rodriguez.

In their separate tributes, Loprieno and Slezak recalled the time they spent with Evans.

Andrea Evans on the red carpet

Loprieno told People how Andrea Evans influenced his teaching.

When she and Steve got married and then got Kylie, it seemed her life was finally complete.

She was so happy.

Andrea Evans on the red carpet

So very very sad."