Beverly Hills, 90210 actress Denise Dowse

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.

was best known for her roles as Mrs. Teasley on the '90s teen drama "Beverly Hills, 90210," which ran for 10 seasons. More recently, Denise appeared in ...

Her doctors do not know when she will come out of the coma as it was not medically induced." Thoughts, prayers and support are greatly appreciated." "She is currently in the hospital in a coma brought on by a virulent form of meningitis.

Actress Denise Dowse has died aged 64 after suffering from meningitis. The news was announced on Sunday by her sister Tracey Dowse on Instagram.

"Denise was my first professional stage director and coach. “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

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.

On Saturday, Denise Dowse's sister Tracey announced her passing via Instagram, writing, 'It is with a very heavy heart that I inform everyone that my sister ...

"She is currently in the hospital in a coma brought on by a virulent form of meningitis. Her doctors do not know when she will come out of the coma as it was not medically induced." I love you, Tracey." She was my very best friend and final family member." Tracey continued, "Denise loved all of you. "We could not have made it so gracefully and painlessly without all of the prayer warriors around the world," she added.

The actress was previously in a coma fighting a severe infection and passed away this weekend, according to statements made by those close to Dowse.

She also stated that she would share information about Dowse's Celebration of Life soon, before she closed the post with a very grateful message to fans. "I want to take this moment to thank our friends and family for all of the love and prayers. She was my very best friend and final family member.

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.

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.

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

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.