Who was Suzzanne Douglas? How did she die?

7 July 2021, 11:53

Legendary actress Suzzanne Douglas has passed away at age 64.

Fans have taken to social media to share tributes to Suzzanne Douglas.

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1. Who was Suzzanne Douglas?

   Suzzanne Douglas is an iconic actress who is best known for her appearances in 'The Parent 'Hood' and 'When They See Us'.

   Suzzanne Douglas' career has been lengthy and successful - beginning in the early 1980s with appearances on the soap opera 'Guiding Light'.

   Douglas went on to win an NAACP Image Award for her performance in dance drama film 'Tap'.

   

   Some of her other movie roles include the 90's classics 'Jason's Lyric', and 'How Stella Got Her Groove Back'.

   Suzzanne was best known for her role as Jerri Peterson in 'The Parent 'Hood', which was aired for four seasons from 1995 to 1999.

   Douglas also he also portrayed the mother of Maryam Hassan's 'Tomika' in 'School of Rock' and most recently appeared in 'When They See Us'.

   

   As well as this, in February 1989 Douglas married neuro-radiologist Roy Jonathan Cobb, with whom she shares one daughter - Jordan Cobb.

   Suzzanne's daughter has followed in her footsteps, having gone into acting; appearing in Sci-Fi show 'Vast Horizon' as well as others.

   

2. How did Suzzanne Douglas die?

   The news that the actress had sadly died, at 64 years old, was broken on July 7.

   The news was tweeted by journalist and host Roland Martin, who said: "Sad news...actress @suzzannedouglas has passed away."

   "Several of her family members confirm on Facebook that the longtime actress has passed away at the age of 64.".

   Sad news...actress @suzzannedouglas has passed away. Several of her family members confirm on Facebook that the longtime actress has passed away at the age of 64. Many remember her as @larenztate's mom and @joethemorton's wife in The Inkwell. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/Q2bj8lg0Zv

   — rolandsmartin (@rolandsmartin) July 7, 2021

   Tributes then proceeded to be shared by fans, who spoke of Suzzanne's impeccable career.

   Many reflected on their personal highs from the stars career, whilst saying Douglas had "grace" and "beauty".

   Well known actress #SuzzanneDouglas passes away at the age of 64. She was known her work on Jason’s Lyric, The Parent Hood, Tap, How Stella got her groove back,The Good Wife, The Inkwell and many more. Rest In Peace queen 👑 🙏🏾💔 pic.twitter.com/3owbMrkepd

   — Beautifulismyblack (@BlackNProud365) July 7, 2021

   Remember when Mz Suzzanne Douglas taught Denise Huxtable that she couldn't be a teacher without a college degree? Or when she played Angela, Stella's bougie sister? Her art. Her grace. Her beauty. She was everything. Thank you, Mz Douglas. Thank you 🙏🏾. Rest Peacefully. pic.twitter.com/eS9nn9CsK4

   — HardCayndii10 🍭✨🍬 (@HardCayndii10) July 7, 2021

   Suzzanne Douglas' cause of death is yet to be confirmed, however this page will be updated as more information becomes avaliable.

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