Suzzanne Douglas death LIVE – Parenthood actress dies after cancer battle as fellow cast members pay tribute
TRIBUTES are pouring in after actress Suzzanne Douglas died age 64.
Suzzanne was best known for her role as matriarch Jerri Peterson on The WB sitcom The Parent ‘Hood, which also starred Robert Townsend and ran from 1995–1999.
She also portrayed Amy Simms in the 1989 drama film Tap alongside Gregory Hines and Sammy Davis, Jr.
The late actress received an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture for the role.
Her cause of death has not yet been revealed although she suffered from cancer.
Read our live blog below for the latest updates on Suzzanne Douglas' death…
- Katie Balevic
SUZZANNE REVEALED SHE SUFFERED FROM TWO TYPES OF CANCER
Suzzanne said she had "two life threatening cancers" in a Facebook post.
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SUZZANNE AND ROY WERE MARRIED FOR OVER 30 YEARS
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WHEN DID SUZANNE AND ROY GET MARRIED?
The couple had been wed for 32 years after marrying in 1989.
They share a daughter named Jordan.
The couple tended to keep out of the spotlight and enjoyed their privacy instead.
- Katie Balevic
WHO IS SUZANNE DOUGLAS' HUSBAND?
During her life, Suzzanne was married to Dr. Roy Jonthan Cobb.
Roy hails from New Jersey and graduated from Cornell University’s Medical college in 1983.
He serves as the Adjunct Instructor of the Biology Department at New Jersey's William Paterson University.
- Katie Balevic
DOUGLAS' IMPRESSIVE ACTING CAREER
The actress also played Amy Simms in the 1989 drama film Tap alongside Gregory Hines and Sammy Davis, Jr.
Suzzanne also appeared in a number of guest roles on shows like Bull, Bones, The Good Wife, Law and Order: Criminal Intent, NYPD Blue, Touched by an Angel, and more.
She also appeared in the 2019 Netflix miniseries When They See Us as Grace Cuffe.
- Katie Balevic
DOUGLAS KNOWN FOR HER ROLE ON 'THE PARENT 'HOOD'
Suzzanne was best known for her role as Jerri Peterson on The WB sitcom The Parent ‘Hood.
The show, which ran from 1995-1999, also starred Robert Townsend.
- Katie Balevic
'HEAVEN IS RICHER,' DOUGLAS' FRIEND SAID
Suzzanne's close friend Stephanie Perry Moore also shared the news on Facebook, as she wrote: "I got to stand beside greatness. Suzanne Douglas Cobb, I love you dear lady.
"Thanks for always checking on me and for showing me elegance and grace walking. I’ve got a heavy heart, but I’m blessed to be a part of the legacy you touched. I am better because I knew you.
"Heaven is richer."
- Katie Balevic
HOW WAS DOUGLAS' DEATH ANNOUNCED?
Roland Martin first broke the news, as he tweeted: “Sad news…actress @suzzannedouglas has passed away.
“Several of her family members confirm on Facebook that the longtime actress has passed away at the age of 64.
“Many remember her as @larenztate's mom and @joethemorton's wife in The Inkwell."
- Katie Balevic
DOUGLAS' STRUGGLE WITH CANCER
Suzzanne took to Facebook on January 23 to be a spokesperson for others that were experiencing health struggles, amidst her own battle with cancer.
"Don’t let poor health interrupt your purpose. God’s mission and plan for our lives takes our being committed to our mind, body and soul," she encouraged.
"Come and hear how two life threatening cancers changed my life, and the persons practices and wellness techniques used in my journey towards being made whole," the actress wrote as she invited fans to a Zoom seminar.
Suzzanne's post foreshadowed her tragic passing on Tuesday, as friends and family took to social media to share the news.
- Julia Fields
ROLAND MARTIN CONFIRMS THE NEWS OF HER PASSING
- Julia Fields
SUZANNE DOUGLAS IN HIGH SCHOOL
- Julia Fields
KERRY WASHINGTON TWEETS FOR DOUGLAS
- Julia Fields
AUDRA MCDONALD RESPONDS TO 'HEARTBREAKING' NEWS
- Julia Fields
DIRECTOR KENNY LEON PAYS HIS RESPECTS
- Julia Fields
#ICONICDIVAS
- Julia Fields
VIOLA DAVIS REMEMBERS DOUGLAS
- Julia Fields
'ELEGANCE, POISE, AND WARM KINDNESS'
- Julia Fields
'BEAUTIFUL BRILLIANT ACTRESS'
- Julia Fields
ROBERT TOWNSEND REMEMBERS DOUGLAS
- Julia Fields
WHEN DID SUZANNE AND ROY GET MARRIED?
The couple had been wed for 32 years after marrying in 1989.
They share a daughter named Jordan.
The couple tended to keep out of the spotlight, and enjoyed their privacy instead.
- Julia Fields
WHO IS SUZANNE DOUGLAS' HUSBAND?
During her life, Suzzanne was married to Dr Roy Jonthan Cobb.
Roy hails from New Jersey and graduated from Cornell University’s Medical college in 1983.
He serves as the Adjunct Instructor of the Biology Department at New Jersey's William Paterson University.
- Julia Fields
AVA DUVERNAY REMEMBERS DOUGLAS
- Julia Fields
DOUGLAS' IMPRESSIVE ACTING CAREER
The actress also played Amy Simms in the 1989 drama film Tap alongside Gregory Hines and Sammy Davis, Jr.
Suzzanne also appeared in a number of guest roles on shows like Bull, Bones, The Good Wife, Law and Order: Criminal Intent, NYPD Blue, Touched by an Angel, and more.
She also appeared in the 2019 Netflix miniseries When They See Us as Grace Cuffe.
- Julia Fields
WHAT IS DOUGLAS KNOWN FOR?
Suzzanne was best known for her role as Jerri Peterson on The WB sitcom The Parent ‘Hood.
The show, which ran from 1995-1999, also starred Robert Townsend.
- Julia Fields
DOUGLAS' FRIEND CONFIRMED THE NEWS ON FACEBOOK
Suzzanne's close friend Stephanie Perry Moore also shared the news on Facebook, as she wrote: "I got to stand beside greatness. Suzanne Douglas Cobb, I love you dear lady.
"Thanks for always checking on me and for showing me elegance and grace walking. I’ve got a heavy heart, but I’m blessed to be a part of the legacy you touched. I am better because I knew you.
"Heaven is richer."
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