Actress Denise Dowse, an actress who had parts in “Insecure” and “Beverly Hills 90210,” among many other movies and TV shows, has died. She was 64.
Her sister Tracey wrote on Instagram, “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. 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.”
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Dowse was recently put into a coma by a dangerous form of meningitis. Her sister first announced Dowse’s condition on August 5, through her Facebook page.
“I am trying to keep my spirits up and support those who need it. As many of you know, I am a private person. So this is hard for me. I am requesting support and prayers be offered me and my sister, and my only immediate family Denise Dowse,” wrote Tracey Dowse. “Her doctors do not know when she will come out of the coma as it was not medically induced. She is a vibrant actor and director that should have many years ahead of her. Thoughts, prayers, and support are greatly appreciated.
Dowse has been actin on the big screen since the 1980s. She is known for her role as a therapist, Dr. Rhonda Pine, in the show “Insecure.” She also played vice principal Yvonne Teasley on “Beverly Hills 90210.” She did this for 24 episodes of the Fox TV series.
Dowse was born on February 21, 1958, in Honolulu, Hawaii. She went to Norfolk State University and got her degree before starting to act on screen. In 1989, she made her first appearance in a single episode of the TV show “Almost There!”
Dowse has been in many well-known movies, such as “Bio-Dome,” “Starship Troopers,” “A Civil Action,” “Ray,” “Coach Carter,” and “The Call.” She has also been a regular guest star on TV shows for the past thirty years, including “Seinfeld,” “Full House,” “Murphy Brown,” Touched by an Angel,” “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Chicago Hope,” “ER,” “The West Wing,” “House,” and “Castle.”
Tracey, her sister, will carry on after her.
