Actress Denise Dowse – identified for her roles as vice principal Yvonne Teasley in "Beverly Hills, 90210," and Dr. Rhonda Pine in "Insecure" – has died on the age 64.
Dowse's sister, Tracey Dowse, introduced Saturday that she handed away days after falling right into a coma introduced on by a virulent type of meningitis. Dowse's supervisor, Sandra Siegal, additionally confirmed the "heartbreaking" dying to CBS Information.
"I'm heartbroken on the lack of our brilliantly proficient, lovely, elegant, eloquent and loving Denise, who've I've had the enjoyment and blessing of managing and collaborating on her profession for over 25 years, in addition to a private friendship," Siegal stated in an announcement. "I'm at a loss, however have gained a lot from understanding her. Denise's legacy and reminiscence will reside on ceaselessly for she has really touched so many."
Dowse's sister Tracey introduced her dying in an Instagram publish on the actresses account.
"I need to take this second to thank our family and friends for the entire love and prayers," Tracey Dowse wrote. "It's with a really heavy coronary heart that I inform everybody that my sister, Denise Dowse has gone ahead to fulfill our household in everlasting life. Denise Yvonne Dowse was probably the most superb sister, a consummate, illustrious actress, mentor and director. She was my easiest buddy and ultimate member of the family. Denise beloved all of you. I do know that she is watching over us with all of the love she has."
Tracey went on to ask for privateness and stated she would supply an replace on an upcoming Celebration of Life for her sister.
"Once more I'm so grateful for all of the calls, textual content messages, direct messages, and silent prayers for my sister. We couldn't have made it so gracefully and painlessly with out the entire prayer warriors all over the world. Thanks for giving so selflessly. I really like you, Tracey."
Dowse was an actor and director for the Negro Ensemble Firm, and helped to ascertain the inner-city program Superb Grace Conservatory with Wendy Raquel-Robinson, the place she directed performs, Tracy stated. Dowse, who dreamt of directing a serious movement image, directed a number of quick movies and unbiased films, together with "Keep in mind Me: The Mahalia's Jackson Story" which premiered this April on the Pan African Movie Pageant.
Dowse's "Beverly Hills, 90210" co-star Ian Zeiring replied to the publish, sharing fond recollections on set with the actress.
"That is insanely heartbreaking," Zeiring wrote. "All through all my years engaged on 'Beverly Hills 90210,' my scenes with Denise will at all times be remembered with the utmost in respect for her expertise, and fondness for the loving soul she was. A few of my heartiest off digital camera laughs had been between she and I, hammering out the the self-discipline her Mrs. Teasley would dish out to my Steve Sanders. My honest condolences to her household, and all others who she was pricey to. God bless you Denise, pay ahead that Legacy Key."
"Insecure" star Issa Rae additionally supplied her condolences below the publish, commenting: "Sending you a lot love. Ms. Denise shall be so missed and her affect shall be felt for generations. I'm ceaselessly grateful for her steering."
Dowse's prolific movie and tv profession spanned 4 many years. Different credit embrace "Seinfeld," "Requiem for a Dream," "Monk," "Pleasantville" and "Gilmore Ladies."