Natalie Desselle Reid (1967–2020), starred in ‘B.A.P.S.’

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Natalie Desselle Reid was a comic actor known for roles in “B.A.P.S.” and “Madea’s Big Happy Family.”

• Died: Monday, December 7, 2020. (Who else died on December 7?)
• Details of death: Died at the age of 53 from colon cancer.
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Acting career

Reid starred as Mickey alongside Halle Berry in the 1997 Robert Townsend comedy film “B.A.P.S.” and also starred in Tyler Perry’s “Madea’s Big Happy Family.” On television, she played Janie on the UPN sitcom “Eve” from 2003 until 2006. She was also in “Def Jam’s How to Be a Player” and the TV movie “Cinderella.”

Tributes to Natalie Desselle Reid

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.
💔🙏🏽😢
Rest In Peace, Sweet Girl🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/BsyltHxKRG

— Holly Robinson Peete😷🥰 (@hollyrpeete) December 7, 2020

Sending my love and condolences out to Natalie Desselle family. Had the pleasure of working with her on Tyler Perrys “Madea Big Happy Family” sending my love 🕊 ❤️ pic.twitter.com/9pLaVEEJzI

— Bow Wow (@smoss) December 7, 2020

I’m in total shock… completely heartbroken. gonna need a minute. #RIP @NatalieDesselle pic.twitter.com/Amt2k2ZYM7

— Halle Berry (@halleberry) December 7, 2020

Full Obituary: The Hollywood Reporter