Denise Dowse, the actress identified for taking part in Mrs. Yvonne Teasley on the teen drama “Beverly Hills, 90210,” has died following a battle with extreme meningitis. She was 64.
“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,” her sister, Tracey Dowse, shared in an Instagram put up Saturday night time.
She wrote: “Denise Yvonne Dowse was probably the most superb sister, a consummate, illustrious actress, mentor and director. She was my perfect good friend and ultimate member of the family.”
“Denise liked all of you. I do know that she is watching over us,” Traceyy concluded.
USA TODAY beforehand confirmed Dowse’s social media posts have been her sister Tracey.
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Per week earlier than Dowse’s loss of life, her sister revealed that the actress went right into a coma after being hospitalized for meningitis. “Her medical doctors have no idea when she’s going to come out of the coma because it was not medically induced,” Tracey shared on Aug. 7.
“As lots of you realize I’m a non-public particular person. So that is exhausting for me. I’m requesting assist and prayers be provided me and my sister, and my solely speedy household @denisedowse,” Dowse’s sister wrote. “She is a vibrant actor and director that ought to have a few years forward of her. Ideas, prayers and assist are significantly appreciated.”
The Mayo Clinic defines meningitis as an irritation of the fluid and membranes surrounding the mind and spinal twine. Most U.S. circumstances consequence from a viral an infection, however could be attributable to bacterial, parasitic and fungal infections, in response to the clinic’s web site. Some circumstances can enhance with out remedy in a number of weeks whereas others are life-threatening, requiring emergency antibiotic remedy.
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Dowse’s “90210” co-star Ian Ziering expressed his condolences on Saturday, calling her loss of life “insanely heartbreaking.”
“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,” Ziering commented underneath Dowse’s put up. “A few of my heartiest off digital camera laughs have been between she and I hammering out the self-discipline her Mrs. Teasley would dish out to my Steve Sanders.”
He added: “My honest condolences to her household, and all others who she was expensive to. God bless you Denise, pay ahead that Legacy Key.”
Actress Angela E. Gibbs commented, “My my my … so sorry to listen to this … LIFE WELL LIVED DENISE… so glad I bought to know you 🤎👑💫 Relaxation in Energy … my love and prayers to the household.”
Actor Jason Kelly shared that Dowse was his “first skilled stage director and coach.”
“The knowledge and commonplace she demanded offered the foundations of my theatrical craft. We loved bragging about our Virginia roots and she or he inspired me to belief my instincts,” he recalled. “She is and was a Mom Queen to many and her spirit is sown into the group. Her presence shall be missed however her Essence goes to proceed in these artists, family and friends she gave a lot of herself to.”
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Along with “Beverly Hills, 90210,” Dowse is understood for taking part in Choose Rebecca Damsen on CBS’ “The Guardian.” Her different TV credit embody “Gray’s Anatomy” and “The Resident.” Most just lately, she performed Dr. Rhonda Pine on HBO’s “Insecure,” which wrapped its ultimate season in December.
Dowse additionally appeared in movies together with “Starship Troopers,” “Bio-Dome,” “Pleasantville” and “Reign Over Me.”
She directed the movie “Keep in mind Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story,” starring Ledisi, Corbin Bleu, Keith David and Vanessa Williams. The movie, which has not but been launched, is about gospel singer and activist Mahalia Jackson.
Contributing: Anthony Robledo
