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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.

Dowse had been in a coma due to “a virulent form of meningitis.”

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. “I am requesting support and prayers be offered me and my sister, and my only immediate family @denisedowse.”

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.

The actress who played Yvonne Teasley and Dr. Rhonda Pine was in the hospital earlier this month with meningitis, her sister said.

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.

Jessica Klein, who helped shape teen drama television by writing and producing on "Beverly Hills, 90210," died on July 13. She was 66.

Klein collaborated on “Just Deal,” Sk8″ and “Scout’s Safari” with Tommy Lynch, her creative partner after Wasserman’s death in 1998. Klein graduated from Harvard Radcliffe in 1977 with a degree in psychology and social relations. She was 66 years old.

Jessica Klein, who spent six seasons on Beverly Hills, 90210 as a writer, producer and story editor, has died. She was 66.

After his death in 2014, she reunited with Lynch as head of creative on the TV shows Make It Pop and The Other Kingdom. She returned to the L.A. area in 2018. Klein was born in Manhattan on March 14, 1956.

Jessica Klein, a former writer, producer, and storyteller on the Fox primetime soap 'Beverly Hills, 90210', passed away on July 13. Her death was revealed today ...

Late in the 1970s, after relocating to Los Angeles, Klein married her literary partner, Steve Wasserman. On “Beverly Hills, 90210,” the pair worked together as ...

After Wasserman’s passing in 1998, Klein worked on “Just Deal,” “Sk8,” and “Scout’s Safari” with Tommy Lynch, her creative collaborator. In 2000, Klein wed Isaac Levenbrown, a wedding painter and audiovisual specialist. Klein received a degree in psychology and social relations from Harvard Radcliffe in 1977.

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.

Jessica Klein, a writer and producer on Beverly Hills, 90210 for seven seasons, has died. She was 66.

Klein worked alongside her husband Steve Wasserman who died in July 1998. Klein died of pancreatic cancer after being diagnosed in November of the year before. Jessica Klein, a writer and producer on Beverly Hills, 90210 for seven seasons, has died.

Jessica Klein, an award-winning television writer and producer who worked on "Beverly Hills, 90210" for six seasons, died of pancreatic cancer on July 13 at ...

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Dowse, who played Vice Principal Yvonne Teasley, had been in a coma brought on by meningitis.

Reacting to the news of her death, actress and singer Ledisi wrote: "My Tracey and my Denise... no words right now." The actress and later director also appeared in another teen series California Dreams, the 2005 comedy film Guess Who, alongside Bernie Mac and Ashton Kutcher, and provided the voice of Officer Shirley in the Nickelodeon animated series Rocket Power. The Hawaiian actress also appeared in the drama series The Guardian, as well as Issa Rae's comedy-drama Insecure.

Ian Ziering paid tribute to Beverly Hills, 90210's Denise Dowse after she passed away after battling meningitis. See the sweet way he remembered his ...

I know that she is watching over us with all the love she has. "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." "Throughout all my years working on Beverly Hills 90210, my scenes with Denise will always be remembered with the utmost in respect for her talent, and fondness for the loving soul she was," he wrote on Instagram on Aug. 14, along with a photo of his co-star on set.