Television veteran Denise Dowse has died aged 64 after battling ‘a toxic form of acute meningitis’.
The Insecure star’s death was confirmed by her sister, Tracey Dowse, who wrote a touching tribute to the ‘renowned actress, mentor and director’ on Instagram on Saturday.
TMZ revealed earlier this week that Denise was ‘fighting for her life’ and was in a coma that was not medically induced.
‘I would like to take this moment to thank our friends and family for all the love and prayers. I inform everyone that my sister, Denise Dowse, has come forward to meet our family in eternity with a heavy heart,’ Tracey wrote.
RIP: Television veteran Denise Dowse has died aged 64 after battling ‘a virulent form of meningitis’; Denise seen in 2016
She included a snap of her radiant sister at a recent red carpet event where she could be seen sporting a very bright smile.
Tracey continued: ‘Denise Yvonne Dowse is the greatest sister, a brilliant, famous actress, mentor and director. She is my best friend and last family member.
‘Denise loves you all. I know that she is watching over us with all the love she has. ‘
Tracey asked her friends and followers about ‘your privacy and your ongoing prayers’ and noted that she will ‘deliver information about her Celebration of Life at a later date. later’ on his Instagram.
‘I would like to take this moment to thank our friends and family for all the love and prayers. I inform everyone that my sister, Denise Dowse, has come forward to meet our family in eternity with a heavy heart,’ Tracey wrote.
‘Once again, I am so grateful for all the calls, texts, direct messages and silent prayers for my sister. We couldn’t have done it so gracefully and painlessly without all the prayer warriors around the world Thank you for your selfless giving. I love you, Tracey,’ she concluded.
Tracey is the one who revealed on Instagram last week that Denise is in an undisclosed hospital after battling a ‘toxic form of meningitis’.
She claimed in the caption that the coma was not medically induced and asked for ‘support and prayers’ at this time.
Battle: TMZ earlier this week revealed that Denise is ‘fighting for her life’ and is in a non-medical coma; Photos 2017
Tracey shared a message to fans on both Denise’s and her own Instagram accounts, writing: ‘As many of you have seen, my posts have been positive and increasingly upvoted. high. I’m trying to keep my spirits up and support those who need it. As many of you know I am a private person. So this is hard for me. ‘
‘I am asking for support and prayers are out for me and my sister, as well as my only immediate family @denisedowse.’
‘She is currently in hospital in a coma due to a virulent form of meningitis. Her doctors don’t know when she will come out of the coma because it wasn’t medically induced, she added.
Speak up: Tracey was the one who revealed on Instagram last week that Denise was in an undisclosed hospital after battling ‘a toxic form of acute meningitis’
Tracey wrote in the caption that her sister should be ‘many years before her.’
‘She’s a dynamic actor and director who should have been years ahead of her. Thoughts, prayers and support are greatly appreciated. ‘
Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes that protect the brain and spinal cord, which can be caused by a bacterial or viral infection.
Her role: Denise is known for playing Doctor Rhonda Pyne in the movie Insecure. She has also had roles on hit shows Grey’s Anatomy, Stumptown, The Guardian, as well as Coach Carter and more; Still images from Stumptown
Denise is known for her impressive career, with recurring television roles including Dr. Rhonda Pyne on HBO’s Insecure series Issa Rae, from 2017-2020, as well as The Guardian and Beverly Hills, 90210.
Her film roles include Coach Carter, Ray, and Requiem for a Dream.
She also directed the upcoming film Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story, starring Vanessa Williams, Corbin Bleu, Keith David and Columbus Short.
Her work: She also directed the upcoming film Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story, starring Vanessa Williams, Corbin Bleu, Keith David and Columbus Short
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