Actress and comedian Erica Ash has passed away at the age of 46. She went through a noteworthy weight loss, which turned out to be a deadly battle with the disease.
Key Takeaways
- Erica Ash, renowned for her roles in “Real Husbands of Hollywood” and “Mad TV,” passed away at the age of 46.
- Her recent noticeable weight loss, which sparked concern among fans, was revealed to be a result of her cancer battle.
- Fans expressed shock and sadness on social media, connecting her weight loss to her previously undisclosed health struggles.
Gone Too Soon
The talented actress was best known for her roles in the satirical reality show “Real Husbands of Hollywood” and on the sketch comedy show “Mad TV.”
Her exceptional comedy timing was also explored on social media content, where she used to speak out on politics and post videos of herself portraying funny characters.
Erica’s mother, Diann Ash, confirmed her passing in a statement that stated,
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved daughter, sister, and friend Erica Chantal Ash (1977-2024). After a long and courageous battle with cancer, she transitioned peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones. Erica was an amazing woman and talented entertainer who touched countless lives with her sharp wit, humor, and genuine zest for life. Her memory will live eternally in our hearts.
Diann Ash
Lost Weight While Fighting The Disease
Erica Ash’s weight loss had been quite noticeable, and many suspected something was wrong with her.
Some were worried about her health, while others joked,
“She needs to eat some food.”
But, after the news of her departure, it becomes clear that her weight loss was due to her battle with cancer.
Fans of the actress were heartbroken and expressed their tribute to her.
An X (former Twitter) user wrote,
“Damn. I knew she’d lost weight, but I didn’t know why. R.I.P. Queen. Gone too soon. 🙏🏾”
Similarly, a fan on Facebook said,
“RIP Erica Ash. It was obvious something was wrong last few years when she lost massive weight. Sad 🕊🙏🏾”
Another one followed up,
“I don’t know what Erica Ash passed from, but we losing to many after they losing weight!!!!”
May her soul rest in peace and her family get the strength to overcome such a tough time!
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Erica Ash was born in Florida on September 19, 1977, to her parents, Donald and Diann Ash.
- She graduated from Emory University with a pre-medicine degree. Nonetheless, she pursued a career in entertainment.
- Ash had a recurring role on BET’s “The Real Husbands of Hollywood,” where she shared the screen with Kevin Hart.
RIP Erica you were a great actress. Sending prayers to your family 🙏🏾