Actress, Natalie Desselle-Reid, who starred in films such as B.A.P.S and Cinderella, has died at age 53.
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In a statement posted on her Instagram page, it was announced that Natalie passed Monday morning after battling colon cancer, which she was diagnosed with earlier this year, as was told to TMZ by a family member. The statement went on to read, “she was a bright light in this world. A queen. An extraordinary mother and wife. 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.”
Natalie was perhaps best known for her hilarious sidekick role of Mickey opposite Halle Berry in the 1997 comedy film B.A.P.S. In addition to having starred in Tyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family as Tammy, she also had a supporting role as evil step-sister Minerva in the beloved Cinderella TV movie that starred Brandy and Whitney Houston. Plus, some of her small screen credits include series regular roles on shows like Built to Last, For Your Love, and Eve.
Actress Holly Robinson Peete also shared the devastating news, writing "just absolutely decimated by this news... Actress Natalie Desselle, a bright shining star passed away this morning. I got to know her when my mom was managing her. She will be so missed...sending out prayers to her children and husband." She added, "💔🙏🏽😢 Rest In Peace, Sweet Girl🙏🏽”
Natalie leaves behind her husband and 3 children.
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