‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ Star Denise Dowse In Coma From Meningitis

Denise Dowse’s sister, Tracey Dowse, has revealed the Beverly Hills, 90210 actress is combating for her well being in a coma after being hospitalized for meningitis.

Tracey took to social media on Sunday, August 7, to share the information with “household and mates,” whereas asking for “assist and prayers” for the Insecure alum, 64. 

“As lots of you have got seen, my posts have been constructive and up lifting [sic]. I’m attempting to maintain my spirits up and assist those that want it,” Tracey wrote alongside a photograph of the Felony Minds actress. “I’m requesting assist and prayers be provided me and my sister, and my solely speedy household @denisedowse. She is at the moment within the hospital in a coma introduced on by a virulent type of meningitis. Her docs have no idea when she is going to come out of the coma because it was not medically induced.”

In accordance to the Mayo Clinic, meningitis is an irritation of the fluid and membranes surrounding the mind and spinal twine. Most circumstances of meningitis within the U.S. are brought on by a viral an infection, however can be brought on by bacterial, parasitic and fungal infections.

Tracey added that they’re “hopeful” the Resident actress “will come out of this quickly,” noting that “ideas, prayers and assist are vastly appreciated” as they await updates on the “vibrant actor and director who ought to have a few years forward of her.”

Following information of her hospitalization, family and friends rushed to ship their nicely needs to the Hawaii native, together with Ian Ziering, who starred alongside Denise in 90210. “Sending prayers and hopes for higher days forward,” the Sharknado star, 58, wrote.

Whereas Denise could also be finest recognized for her function on the hit ‘90s teen drama, which ran for ten seasons from 1991 to 2000, the actress additionally portrayed Dr. Rhonda Pine on HBO’s Insecure from 2016 to 2021, along with numerous different supporting roles on Gray’s Anatomy, The Resident, Good Bother, The X-Recordsdata and extra.

The Buffy the Vampire Slayer alum has additionally appeared in quite a few movies over time, together with Pleasantville, Dr. Dolittle 2, Requiem for a Dream, Starship Troopers and Ray, reverse Jamie Foxx. 

Denise lately made her directorial debut with the biopic Bear in mind Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story, which premiered on the 2022 Pan African Movie Pageant in Los Angeles, California, again in April. The movie follows the profession of Jackson and her contribution to the Civil Rights motion, in addition to her friendship with Martin Luther King Jr. The movie will star Keith David, Corbin Bleu, Vanessa Williams and Columbus Brief.