After battling cancer for years, Scary Movie actress Erica Ash is dead, with family confirming her death on Monday. The star is renowned for her appearance in movies like Scary Movie and Survivor’s remorse. She also won hearts on The Real Husbands of Hollywood reality spoof, as well as the Fox sketch comedy show Mad TV.
Erica Ash’s family shared news in a statement on Monday, offering no details about the time of death or official cause of death. In the statement to TMZ, Erica’s mom Diann Ash confirmed the family felt saddened to by her passing. The statement revealed that Erica Ash died after a battle with cancer, with loved ones surrounding her during her last moments.
The grieving mom went on to describe Erica as “an amazing woman and talented entertainer.” Diann reflected on how deeply her daughter touched lives with her “humor and zest for life.” She also noted that despite being dead, Erica Ash’s memory would live on in the hearts of her loved ones. Diann Ash encouraged fans to honor the late Erica by donating to the Susan G. Komen Cancer foundation, or any desired breast cancer foundation. She concluded the post with a note of gratitude to everyone for the love and support showered on the family as they braved these difficult times.
Erica died in Los Angeles, at the age of 46. The exact duration of her cancer battle remain unclear. News of Erica Ash’s death from cancer broke on Monday, after her pal and former cohost Loni Love shared a heartwrenching tribute to her on the gram. In the post confirming her dead, Loni described Erica Ash as “talented and hilarious,” also praising her run on Survivor’s Remorse and Mad TV.
Before her death, Erica Ash laid her claim to fame with her roles on one of the Scary Movie films, and the Starz dramedy Survicor’s Remorse. Additionally, she played Bridgette Hart, Kevin Heart’s ex-wife for five seasons on The Real Husbands of Hollywood.
Before Hollywood came calling, Erica spent her early years growing up in different locations, including Germany, thanks to her parents’ jobs as military personnel. She eventually settled in Atlanta, Georgia, where she completed a course at a performing art school, and later attended the Emory University.
She landed her breakthrough role on The Big Gay Sketch Show, staring alongside some notable names. The icon continued riding the waves of this success, scoring more roles and cementing her legacy as an actress and comedian in the hearts of many. She is survived by her mother Diann Ash and her sister Adrienne.
