Erica Ash, MADtv Cast Member, Dead at 46 — Loni Love Pays Tribute
Written by Rtradio on July 29, 2024
Actress and comedian Erica Ash, best known for her roles on MADtv, The Big Gay Sketch Show and Survivor’s Remors, has died. She was 46. On Monday, Ash’s fellow comedian and close friend Loni Love took to social media to confirm the star’s death and pay tribute to her memory.
“I am sad to confirm my friend and fellow actress Erica Ashe’s passing…. Erica was talented and hilarious whether it was the show Survivor’s Remorse or Madtv she would put her all into her work,” Love captioned her tribute post. “She would always just 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 Real, which Love co-hosted alongside Adrienne Bailon, Jeannie Mai and Garcelle Beauvais until it was canceled in 2022.
BET also paid tribute to Ash in an Instagram post on Monday.
“Today, #BETRemembers actress and comedienne Erica Ash who has 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 reality spoof Real Husbands of Hollywood. We send our deepest condolences and love to her 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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