Denise Dowse is an actress who is known for her roles as Dr. Rhonda Pine on Insecure and Vice Principal Yvonne Teasley in Beverly Hills, 90210. She was a popular actress who appeared in several films and television shows, such as Starship Troopers, Requiem for a Dream, Ray, and Coach Carter.
On August 13, 2022, Denise’s sister shared the sad news that the actress had passed away at age 64. Why did she pass away and what brought about her demise? This is what we know at this time.
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‘Insecure’ and ‘Beverly Hills 90210’ Star Denise Dowse Has Died at 64
On Instagram on August 13, 2022, Denise’s sister Tracey Dowse broke the news of her death. As Tracy stated, “I want to take this moment to thank our friends and family for all of the love and prayers. 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.”
As she elaborated, “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. Denise loved all of you. I know that she is watching over us with all the love she has. I ask for privacy and your continued prayers.”
Information about a Celebration of Life was also promised for a later post.
Ian Ziering, Denise’s former co-star on Beverly Hills, 90210, paid tribute to her in the post’s comments. He wrote, “So heartbreaking to say Denise Dowse has passed away. Throughout all my years working on Beverly Hills 90210, my scenes with Denise will alwa[y]s be remembered with the utmost respect for her talent, and fondness for the loving soul she was.”
As Ian summed up, “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. My sincere condolences to her family, and all others too who she was dear.”
Tracey had reported one week prior that her sister was in a coma in the hospital with viral meningitis. At the time, she tweeted, “I am requesting support and prayers be offered me and my sister, and my only immediate family @denisedowse.”
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“She is currently in the hospital in a coma brought on by a virulent form of meningitis,” Tracey continued. “Her doctors do not know when she will come out of the coma as it was not medically induced.”
The coma and meningitis may have been the final straw for Denise, and her death seems tragically inevitable. In the comments area of her Instagram and other social media, fans and friends of Denise have been sharing their condolences and reminiscing about her.
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