Actress Suzzanne Douglas Passes Away At 64 Years Old [CONDOLENCES]

Actress Suzzanne Douglas Passes Away At 64 Years Old [CONDOLENCES]

The recent death of actress Suzzanne Douglas has recently been announced.

Journalist Roland S. Martin broke the news late last night (Tuesday, July 6th) via social media. He tweeted:

“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. She was very involved in [the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority]. Prayers for her family. We will pay tribute to her Wednesday on #RolandMartinUnfiltered.”

Shortly thereafter, Suzzanne Douglas‘ friend–author Stephanie Perry Moore–confirmed the news with a Facebook post. She wrote:

“I got to stand beside greatness. Suzanne [sic] Douglas Cobb, I love you dear lady. Thanks for always checking on me and for showing me elegance and grace walking. I’ve got a heavy heart, but I’m blessed to be a part of the legacy you touched. I am better because I knew you. Heaven is richer.”

Suzzanne Douglas is known for a variety of film and TV roles–most notably The Inkwell, How Stella Got Her Groove Back, Whitney, Jason’s Lyric, and The Parent ‘Hood.

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In addition to her acting pursuits, she was also a composer, singer, and dancer.

She is survived by her husband–Dr. Roy Jonathan Cobb–and their daughter, Jordan. Her cause of death has not been made public.

We send our prayers and condolences to Suzzanne Douglas’ friends and family at this time.