Actress and comedian Erica Ash, best known for her roles in MADtv, the great gay sketch show It is Survivor’s Remorsedied. She was 46. On Monday, fellow comedian and close friend of Ash, Loni Love took to social media to confirm the star’s death and pay tribute to his memory.
“I am sad to confirm the passing of my friend and fellow actress Erica Ashe… Erica was talented and hilarious, whether on stage Survivor’s remorse or Madtv “She would put her all into her work,” Love captioned her tribute post. “She would always be there… now she’s gone… My sincere condolences to her family and fans 🙏🏾🙏🏾”
Love’s Instagram page featured several photos of her and Ash, including snapshots of the late star during an appearance on The realwhich Love hosted alongside Adrienne Bailon, Jeannie Mai and Garcelle Beauvais until it was cancelled in 2022.
BET too paid tribute to Ash in an Instagram post on Monday.
“Today, #BETRemembers actress and comedian Erica Ash who passed away at the age of 46,” the post’s caption reads. “Known for being equal parts witty and funny, Erica starred in BET favorites such as legal drama In contempt and parody of reality Real Hollywood Husbands. We send our deepest condolences and love to your parents, siblings, friends and family. Fly high, queen 🕊️”
Ash’s cause of death and the date she passed away have not been made public.
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