Denise Dowse

Actress Denise Dowse, who was best known for starring in Beverly Hills, 90210, has died at the age of 64 after a battle with meningitis.

I am requesting support and prayers be offered me and my sister, and my only immediate family Denise Dowse,” she wrote. She added: "She was my very best friend and final family member. Denise Yvonne Dowse was the most amazing sister, a consummate, illustrious actress, mentor and director."

Actor fell into a coma earlier this week after contracting a 'virulent form of meningitis'

“We could not have made it so gracefully and painlessly without all of the prayer warriors around the world. She was my very best friend and final family member. It is with a very heavy heart that I inform everyone that my sister Denise Dowse has gone forward to meet our family in eternal life,” she wrote.

Dowse had been in a coma due to “a virulent form of meningitis.”

Her doctors do not know when she will come out of the coma as it was not medically induced,” Tracey continued, calling Denise “a vibrant actor and director that should have many years ahead of her.” “As many of you have seen, my posts have been positive and up lifting. “I am requesting support and prayers be offered me and my sister, and my only immediate family @denisedowse.”

Denise Dowse has died at 64. The 'Beverly Hills, 90210' actress, who played Mrs. Teasley, battled severe meningitis and had been in a coma.

"Some of my heartiest off camera laughs were between she and I hammering out the discipline her Mrs. Teasley would dish out to my Steve Sanders." We enjoyed bragging about our Virginia roots and she encouraged me to trust my instincts," he recalled. Her presence will be missed but her Essence is going to continue in those artists, friends and family she gave so much of herself to." I am requesting support and prayers be offered me and my sister, and my only immediate family @denisedowse," Dowse's sister wrote. "The wisdom and standard she demanded provided the foundations of my theatrical craft. A week before Dowse's death, her sister revealed that the actress went into a coma after being hospitalized for meningitis.

Denise Dowse, an actress known for roles in “Beverly Hills, 90210” and “Insecure” among multiple other film and television credits, has died.

I am requesting support and prayers be offered me and my sister, and my only immediate family Denise Dowse,” Trace Dowse wrote. Her sister Tracey shared the news on Instagram, writing, “It is with a very heavy heart that I inform everyone that my sister, Denise Dowse has gone forward to meet our family in eternal life. “I am trying to keep my spirits up and support those who need it.

Dowse's most recent role was Dr. Rhonda Pine on HBO's hit series "Insecure," but the actor has credits in more than 30 films and 85 TV shows, including her ...

She has also appeared in "Bio-Dome," "Pleasantville," "Ray" and "Coach Carter." She was my very best friend and final family member. Denise loved all of you.

Denise Dowse, one of the stars of some iconic shows including "Insecure" and "Beverly Hills 90210" has died.

She played Dr. Rhonda Pine on "Insecure" from 2017-2020. Denise lost her fight with viral meningitis Saturday and died at age 64. Instagram Media Unavailable

Character actor Denise Dowse, who enjoyed a nearly four-decade-long career in film and television, has died after being hospitalized and put in a coma by a ...

She moved around the world with her family for a lot of her life, and THR says she got her start in the theater after applying to both the U.S. Naval Academy and traveling acting troupe Up With People in the ‘70s. Rather than following her father into the Navy, she chose to make her own path and become and actor. Though Dowse preferred working in the theater, either onstage or as a director, she appeared in dozens of movies and TV shows throughout her career. Dowse was born in Hawaii in 1958, the daughter of a teacher and a career Navy man.

Last week, Dowse's sister shared that the prolific actor and stage director had fallen into a coma after contracting meningitis.

The daughter of a United States Naval officer, Dowse was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and began acting in third grade, according to a 2015 interview with Brownstone Radio. While frequently relocating with her family, performing remained a priority and constant in Dowse’s early life. She also appeared as Judge Rebecca Damson in all three seasons of the early 2000s legal drama “The Guardian.” We are your muffins, your legacy lives on, in every student, staff, parent, technician, musician, and artist you touched, you did it ALL! Rest well Queen, your work changed lives and touched millions.” More recently, she portrayed Molly’s (Yvonne Orji) therapist, Dr. Rhonda Pine, in three seasons of Issa Rae’s acclaimed HBO comedy “Insecure,” which ran from 2016 to 2021. “We could not have made it so gracefully and painlessly without all of the prayer warriors around the world. She was my very best friend and final family member.

Dowse is likely best known for her roles as vice principal Yvonne Teasley in "Beverly Hills, 90210," and Dr. Rhonda Pine in "Insecure."

Ms. Denise will be so missed and her impact will be felt for generations. Some of my heartiest off camera laughs were between she and I, hammering out the the discipline her Mrs. Teasley would dish out to my Steve Sanders. My sincere condolences to her family, and all others who she was dear to. Dowse, who dreamt of directing a major motion picture, directed multiple short films and independent movies, including "Remember Me: The Mahalia's Jackson Story" which premiered this April at the Pan African Film Festival. We could not have made it so gracefully and painlessly without all of the prayer warriors around the world. "It is with a very heavy heart that I inform everyone that my sister, Denise Dowse has gone forward to meet our family in eternal life. "I am at a loss, but have gained so much from knowing her.

Actress and director Denise Dowse, whose prolific career featured roles in "Beverly Hills, 90210," "Insecure" and "Ray," has died, her family confirmed to ...

She knew how to dance in life and see the joy. In addition to acting roles in dozens of movies and TV series, Dowse also directed film, including "Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story," which premiered in April at the Pan African Film Festival. She also announced her sister's death on the actress' Instagram account, remembering her as an advocate for African American theater who was also dedicated to sharing the profession with children.

Actress Denise Dowse, known best for her roles in Beverly Hills, 90210, and The Guardian, has died aged 64.

“Denise Yvonne Dowse was the most amazing sister, a consummate, illustrious actress, mentor and director. She was my very best friend and final family member.

Her doctors do not know when she will come out of the coma as it was not medically induced." The news of Dowse’s death comes a week after it was revealed that she was in a comma, following a bout with meningitis. At the time, Tracey, confirmed reports of the actress' condition to ET, saying, "Yes, she is still in a coma. It is with a very heavy heart that I inform everyone that my sister, Denise Dowse has gone forward to meet our family in eternal life,” she wrote next to a photo of the actress We could not have made it so gracefully and painlessly without all of the prayer warriors around the world. Denise’s sister, Tracey, confirmed the news Saturday in a post on her Instagram.