Actress Natalie Desselle Reid who was known for her roles in films like “Madea’s Big Happy Family,” “How to Be a Player,” and “B*A*P*S,” passed away Monday due to colon cancer. She was 53. On the small screen, she starred in the TV series “Eve,” with the title character rapper and talk show host Eve.
A statement on her Instagram page read.
“She was a bright light in this world. A queen. An extraordinary mother and wife,” the statement said. “Her diverse career touched so many and she will be loved forever. Naturally, we are grieving and processing this profound loss and we thank you in advance for respecting our privacy at this extremely difficult time.”
Holly Robinson Peete was one of the first celebrities to share the news and the connection Reid had with her family.
“I got to know her when my mom was managing her. She will be so missed…sending out prayers to her children and husband,” Peete wrote.
Halle Berry, who co-starred with Reid in the movie B*A*P*S, wrote on Instagram.
“I’m still processing this devastating news – and as I continue to read all of your kind words, memories of Natalie continue to flood back to me.”
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Reid also appeared in “Cinderella,” starring Brandy and “Set It Off,” which starred Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Vivica Fox, and Kimberly Elise.
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