Fans And Celebrities Pay Tribute To Suzzanne Douglas Following News Of Her Passing
Socialites, it is with our deepest regret to inform you that Suzzanne Douglas has died.
The veteran actress who had four decades of stage and screen work to her credit, was just 64-years-old.
While further details surrounding her death has not been shared yet, Douglas’ cousin named Angie Tee shared the heartbreaking news. She wrote: “A beautiful and talented actress made her transition today. She warmed our hearts on movie screens and television sets all over the world. This beautiful soul was my cousin.
She went on to say: “I can remember growing up, there weren’t very many Black actresses who had starring roles but there was my cousin with the lead role in Tap starring alongside great dancers such as Gregory Hines and Sammy Davis Jr. She also performed with Angela Bassett and Whoopi Goldberg in How Stella Got Her Groove Back. The Inkwell, Jason’s Lyric and so much more the list goes on. The world will miss your talent but your soul will live on forever Rest in Paradise my beautiful cousin Suzzane you will be missed RIP.” Following the sad news, many fans and celebrities took to social media to pay tribute to the star. Here’s what some had to say:
I woke up this morning to the news that Suzzanne Douglas has passed away. I worked with Suzzanne in the film Inkwell. She was an elegant, gentle warm spirit. My deepest condolences to her family and loved ones. May she rest in love. pic.twitter.com/fBUf3coIVb
— Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapsmith) July 7, 2021
Suzzanne Douglas was a quiet, elegant force as we made WHEN THEY SEE US. A gentlewoman. A gem of a lady. A confident, caring actor who breathed life into the words and made them shimmer. I’m grateful that our paths in this life crossed. May she journey on in peace and love. pic.twitter.com/1ZhaucGEiK
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) July 7, 2021
I am not okay… Not one of my tv mom's 😭😭😭 RIP Suzzanne Douglas 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/9sy6BojB6f
— Jazzman Hester (@Shreem16) July 7, 2021
Sorry to learn we lost #suzzannedouglas Known for her roles in many #movie & #tvshows Including TAP, THE PARENT 'HOOD, & HOW STELLA GOT HER GROOVE BACK #rip🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/G0OaGwqvs5
— LEON (@justleon) July 7, 2021
RIP to one of the prettiest TV moms, Suzzanne Douglas! 🖤🕊 pic.twitter.com/IhHLzd34zj
— 🗝 (@DiaryOfKeysus_) July 7, 2021
Earlier this year, actress Reagan Gomez, who starred alongside Douglas in The Parent ‘Hood gave her TV mom her flowers for her great work. But today, she mourning the loss of the great star:
This is a #SuzzanneDouglas stan account. https://t.co/vLVX9CoEBE pic.twitter.com/6STHm0O5PS
— Reagan Gomez (@ReaganGomez) May 9, 2021
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