Denise Dowse has died.
The 64-year-old actress – who’s finest recognized for her 10-year stint as Vice-Principal Yvonne Teasley on ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ and as Dr. Rhonda Pyne on ‘Insecure’ – was hospitalised earlier this month after contracting meningitis, and her sister Tracey has now confirmed she handed away on 13 August age 64.
Tracey wrote on her sister’s Instagram account: “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 essentially the most wonderful sister, a consummate, illustrious actress, mentor and director. She was my easiest good friend 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. I ask for privateness and your continued prayers.”
Tracey had beforehand revealed her sister was in a coma and docs had no concept when she would regain consciousness.
She introduced final weekend: “As a lot of you’ve got seen, my posts have been constructive and up lifting. I’m making an attempt to maintain my spirits up and assist those that want it. As a lot of you understand I’m a non-public particular person. So that is onerous for me.
“I’m requesting assist and prayers be supplied me and my sister, and my solely rapid household @denisedowse . She is presently within the hospital in a coma introduced on by a virulent type of meningitis. Her docs have no idea when she’s going to come out of the coma because it was not medically induced.
“She is a vibrant actor and director that ought to have a few years forward of her. Ideas, prayers and assist are drastically appreciated. I’ve been studying your feedback and wish to acknowledge everybody’s feedback. I cannot be responding to your texts as I are not looking for you to suppose it’s coming from her at the moment.(sic)”