Denise Dowse

Over the course of the last three decades-plus, Denise Dowse has taken part in some pretty huge television shows. Whether it be on Beverly Hills, 90210 or ...

She is currently in the hospital in a coma brought on by a virulent form of meningitis. However, Denise was replaced with actress Summer Selby during the fourth and fifth seasons of the show. Over the course of the last three decades-plus, Denise Dowse has taken part in some pretty huge television shows.

After news broke that Beverly Hills, 90210 actress Denise Dowse is currently hospitalized in a coma amid a severe form of meningitis, the star received ...

"I am requesting support and prayers be offered me and my sister, and my only immediate family @denisedowse," she captioned a photo of the actress. In addition to acting, Denise is also a director. After sharing the news, fans and co-stars expressed their support for the actress' recovery.

Actress Denise Dowse is currently "in a coma brought on by a virulent form of meningitis," according to her sister.

"Her doctors do not know when she will come out of the coma as it was not medically induced.” Dowse also had roles in "Starship Troopers," "Requiem for a Dream," "Ray" and "Coach Carter." She is set to make her feature directorial debut with "Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story," according to IMDb. Denise Dowse, best known for her roles in "Insecure" and "Beverly Hills, 90210" is currently in a coma after contracting meningitis, her sister, Tracey Dowse, revealed.

The 64-year-old is facing severe health troubles after being hospitalized for a severe form of meningitis.

As many of you know I am a private person. She also shared the emotional toll the situation has taken on her, writing, "As many of you have seen, my posts have been positive and up lifting. Her doctors do not know when she will come out of the coma as it was not medically induced," she wrote.

Actor Denise Dowse is currently in a coma due to “a virulent form of meningitis.” The “Beverly Hills, 90210” actor's sister, Tracey Dowse, ...

Her film credits include “Pleasantville,” “Ray,” “Requiem for a Dream” and “Coach Carter.” 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.

From New York to Hollywood and to Hampton Roads, Virginia, and beyond, prayers are being offered for veteran actor and director Denise Dowes.

The 64-year-old actor's sister, Tracey Dowse, shared an update on Denise's health this week.

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. As many of you know I am a private person.

From New York to Hollywood and to Hampton Roads, Virginia, and beyond, prayers are being offered for veteran actor and director Denise Dowes.

From New York to Hollywood and to Hampton Roads, Virginia, and beyond, prayers are being offered for veteran actor and director Denise Dowes.

From New York to Hollywood and to Hampton Roads, Virginia, and beyond, prayers are being offered for veteran actor and director Denise Dowes.

The sister of Denise Dowse announced that the 64-year-old actress is currently in a coma battling a "virulent" case of meningitis.

“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.” “As many of you have seen, my posts have been positive and up lifting,” the caption began.

From New York to Hollywood and beyond, prayers are being offered for veteran actor and director Denise Dowse.

Denise Dowse, 'Beverly Hills, 90210' actress, in coma after contracting meningitis, sister says Actress and director Denise Dowse attends the Wendy Raquel ...

“She is currently in the hospital in a coma brought on by a virulent form of meningitis. However, anyone with symptoms of meningitis should see a doctor right away because any type of meningitis can be serious. Viral meningitis (when meningitis is caused by a virus) is the most common type of meningitis,” the agency says on its website.

Actress and director Denise Dowse is hospitalized with viral meningitis, according to a post from her sister.

Dowse is best known for her role as Mrs. Yvonne Teasley on "90210" from 1991 to 2000. Her credits also include roles on the CBS series "The Guardian" and in the HBO series "Insecure." Her doctors do not know when she will come out of the coma as it was not medically induced."

'Beverly Hills, 90210′ actress Denise Dowse in coma after contracting meningitis, sister says Meningitis is an inflammation of the protective membranes ...

“She is currently in the hospital in a coma brought on by a virulent form of meningitis. However, anyone with symptoms of meningitis should see a doctor right away because any type of meningitis can be serious. Viral meningitis (when meningitis is caused by a virus) is the most common type of meningitis,” the agency says on its website.

Actress and director Denise Dowse is hospitalized with viral meningitis, according to a post from her sister.

Dowse is best known for her role as Mrs. Yvonne Teasley on "90210" from 1991 to 2000. Her credits also include roles on the CBS series "The Guardian" and in the HBO series "Insecure." Her doctors do not know when she will come out of the coma as it was not medically induced."

"Beverly Hills, 90210" and HBO's "Insecure" star Denise Dowse is hospitalized in a coma fighting severe meningitis, her sister confirmed in a social media ...

Her doctors do not know when she will come out of the coma as it was not medically induced." "As many of you have seen, my posts have been positive and up lifting. "As many of you know I am a private person.

Denise Dowse has played more than 100 roles in television, theatre, and films. Some of her popular roles are the principal of a school in "Coach Carter", ...

Denise has played more than 100 roles in television, theatre, and films. Terrance Afer-Anderson, also a director, is requesting prayers for Denise online, and people are praying, he confirms, from across the country. Fellow Actor and Director Joe James, who also hails from Norfolk, and has acted with her in "Hiram and Nettie" were shocked to read the Facebook update.

"She is a vibrant actor and director that should have many years ahead of her. Thoughts, prayers and support are greatly appreciated," her sister said.

And having meningococcal disease doesn’t necessarily mean you have meningitis." According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, "having meningitis doesn’t always mean you have meningococcal disease. "Her doctors do not know when she will come out of the coma as it was not medically induced," her sister said on Dowse’s Instagram page.