Cannot use namespace 'OverlayPanel' as a type

[tarkhil]

I'm trying to use an OverlayPanel via $refs, using TypeScript for my project

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(this.$refs.sortp as OverlayPanel).toggle(event)

fails with

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Cannot use namespace 'OverlayPanel' as a type

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Again and again I feel TypeScript is a funny way to write your code three times and finally cast to any, but I have to use it right now. What should I do to cast vue ref to OverlayPanel type?