Denise Dowse dies aged 64 | Leisure

Denise Dowse has died.

The 64-year-old actress – who’s greatest 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 probably the most superb sister, a consummate, illustrious actress, mentor and director. She was my absolute best good friend and remaining 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 medical doctors had no concept when she would regain consciousness.

She introduced final weekend: “As lots of you could have seen, my posts have been optimistic and up lifting. I’m attempting to maintain my spirits up and help those that want it. As lots of you recognize I’m a personal individual. So that is exhausting for me.

“I’m requesting help and prayers be supplied me and my sister, and my solely rapid household @denisedowse . She is at present within the hospital in a coma introduced on by a virulent type of meningitis. Her medical doctors have no idea when she is 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 help are significantly appreciated. I’ve been studying your feedback and need to acknowledge everybody’s feedback. I can’t be responding to your texts as I don’t need you to assume it’s coming from her at the moment.(sic)”