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Very unhappy information this week out of Hollywood:
Erica Ash, an actress and comic who rose to prominence on MADtv and who additionally performed a key function on the sequence Survivor’s Remorse, has handed away.
She was 46 years previous.
No explanation for demise has been introduced, however a number of retailers report that Ash had been recognized sooner or later with most cancers.
“I’m unhappy to verify my buddy and fellow actress Erica Ashe’s passing,” wrote Loni Love on Monday by way of Instagram.
“Erica was gifted and hilarious whether or not it was the present Survivor’s Remorse or Madtv she would put her all into her work.
“She would all the time simply be there.. now she’s gone.. My honest condolences to her household and followers.”
A Florida native, Ash appeared on 13 episodes of the sketch comedy program MADtv.
She additionally had roles on Real Husbands of Hollywood, Bless the Harts and Family Reunion.
As you possibly can click on by means of above, Love’s Instagram web page options a number of pictures of her and Ash… together with snapshots of the late star throughout an look on The Real, a present Love co-hosted alongside Adrienne Bailon, Jeannie Mai and Garcelle Beauvais till it was canceled in 2022.
Elsewhere on Monday, BET additionally paid tribute to Ash in an Instagram put up of its personal.
It reads as follows:
“Today, #BETRemembers actress and comedienne Erica Ash who has handed away on the age of 46.
Known for being equal elements witty and humorous, Erica starred in BET favorites equivalent to authorized drama In Contempt and actuality spoof Real Husbands of Hollywood.
We ship our deepest condolences and like to her mother and father, siblings, mates, and household. Fly excessive Queen.
Niecy Nash, for her half, additionally shared her condolences for the late actress, writing on-line:
“Rest Well Pretty lady @theericaash Your final textual content to me was “I’m gonna make you my #wcw “ Then we had a great keke. You will likely be missed! Thank you for all of the laughs! Sending my deepest condolences to your loved ones & family members.”
Added comic Mike Epps:
“RIP ERICA.. gone to quickly she was such an amazing particular person to work with energetic and humorous and expertise you left an amazing mark on earth.”
May Erica Ash relaxation in peace.
