An American actress and director, Denise Dowse, passed away at the age of 64 after battling with serious health conditions. She was hospitalized in a coma while fighting a severe form meningitis few days back.
Dowse's sister Tracey Dowse shared the devastating news of her death on social media, she wrote,
"I want to take this moment to thank our friends and family for all of the love and prayers."
"It is with a very heavy heart that I inform everyone that my sister, Denise Dowse has gone forward to meet our family in eternal life."
"Denise Yvonne Dowse was the most amazing sister, a consummate, illustrious actress, mentor and director. She was my very best friend and final family member."
"Denise loved all of you. I know that she is watching over us with all the love she has."
"I ask for privacy and your continued prayers."
I will provide, at a later time, her Celebration of Life information. I will update you here."
"I will provide, at a later time, her Celebration of Life information. I will update you here."
"Again I am so grateful for all the calls, text messages, direct messages, and silent prayers for my sister. We could not have made it so gracefully and painlessly without all of the prayer warriors around the world."
"Thank you for giving so selflessly.""I love you, Tracey."
According to the Mayo Clinic, meningitis is an inflammation of the fluid and membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Most cases of meningitis in the U.S. are caused by a viral infection, but it can also be caused by bacterial, parasitic and fungal infections. The site notes that some cases of meningitis improve without treatment in a few weeks, while others can be life-threatening.
