Olivia Munn‘s heart is deeply broken by the passing of actress Erica Ash. The New Girl star, who recently opened up about her own battle with breast cancer, paid a heartfelt tribute to Ash in a new post.
Munn shared a clip of her and Ash in a scene from the movie Violet on her Instagram Story with the words, “So sad to hear about the passing of Erica Ash after a long battle with cancer.” The post continued, “We worked together on the movie Violet that came out in 2021. She was a brilliant actor who brought so much to every moment. Rest in love.” In a subsequent post, Munn declared, “f**k cancer.” Ash, known for her role in Scary Movie, passed away after a long battle with cancer. Her family and friends confirmed her painful death on Monday. Her mother, Diann Ash, told TMZ:
“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.”
The grieving mother added, “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.” Erica Ash was 46 at the time of her death. She was famous for her roles in The Real Housewives of Hollywood show and Survivor’s Remorse.
Olivia Munn Responded Aggressively To Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Olivia Munn’s pain about Ash’s passing comes from her personal experience with cancer. The actress, who is married to comedian John Mulaney, was diagnosed with stage 1 invasive breast cancer in 2023. Doctors performed four surgeries, including a double mastectomy, and put Munn in a medically induced menopause to successfully fight her cancer.
In an interview, Munn explained her doctor advised her to be “aggressive” with her treatment for the sake of her son, Malcolm. “So I was super aggressive. I mean, I have breast tissue taken up, you know, all the way to my collarbone,” the actress noted. Within 30 days of her diagnosis, Munn underwent a lymph node dissection, a nipple delay procedure, and a double mastectomy.
