Insecure Star Denise Dowse In A Coma Following ‘Virulent Kind Of Meningitis’

Actually unhappy information, particularly for followers of Insecure. Denise Dowse, who performs the sage-like therapist Dr. Rhonda Pyne on the HBO hit, is in a coma following a case of meningitis.

The 64-year-old’s sister, Tracey Dowse, confirmed the information in a Friday Fb publish asking for any assist, writing: 

“I’m requesting assist and prayers be provided me and my sister, and my solely quick household Denise Dowse. She is at present within the hospital in a coma introduced on by a virulent type of meningitis.”

So terrifying! You possibly can simply really feel the heartbreak and concern via the publish.

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Meningitis is a swelling of the membrane surrounding the mind and spinal twine. On this case, her sister counsel, it was a viral an infection that prompted it. Her sister revealed: 

“Her medical doctors have no idea when she’s going to come out of the coma because it was not medically induced.”

Very scary. She added:

“She is a vibrant actor and director that ought to have a few years forward of her.  Ideas, prayers and assist are enormously appreciated.”

The actress has an extended resume of fan favorites along with her position on Issa Rae‘s beloved present, together with a 10-year run on Beverly Hills, 90210 as Mrs. Yvonne Teasley, in addition to titles akin to Gray’s Anatomy, Coach Carter, and The Guardian, amongst many others.

So very completed — and we’re positive she nonetheless has many plans left, like her sister stated.

After information hit the net, many took to social media to share their heat ideas and assist for the Hollywood vet. Ian Ziering, Denise’s Beverly Hills, 90210 co-star posted: 

“Sending prayers and hopes for higher days forward.”

Jason Kelley additionally chimed in, including:

“Peace, therapeutic and restoration be upon Denise. She’s deeply beloved.”

Different notable names that prolonged their love and prayers for the Guess Who actress included singer Lalah Hathaway, who commented “Sending therapeutic and peace,” and Jill Marie Jones, who dropped some praying fingers and coronary heart emojis.

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As for Tracey, she is simply attempting to remain constructive amidst all the things occurring. In the identical publish the place she revealed her sister’s situation, she defined:

“I’m attempting to maintain my spirits up and assist those that want it. As a lot of you realize I’m a personal individual. So that is exhausting for me.”

TMZ spoke with Tracey Tuesday the place she revealed that the director’s situation had not modified. Ship your hopes and prayers for her restoration, Perezcious readers! Maintain preventing, Denise!

[Images via HBO Max.]