Kimberly Hebert Gregory, who got her breakthrough role in Vice Principals, has passed away at the age of 52.
The actress, who starred as Dr. Belinda Brown on HBO's comedy series in 2016, breathed her last on Friday, October 3.
Kimberly’s death was confirme by her ex-husband and fellow actor Chester Gregory via s social media post last week.
"Kimberly Hébert Gregory / You Were Brilliance Embodied, / A Black Woman Whose Mind Lit Every Room, / Whose Presence Carried Both Fire And Grace," he wrote on Facebook.
"You Taught Us Lessons In Courage, / In Artistry, In Resilience, / And In How To Keep Showing Up, / Even When Life Demanded More Than Its Share," he continued.
Praising her as an actress and a friend, he added, "Thank You, Kimberly / For Every Chapter We Shared. / Your Story Was Never Defined By The Battle / But By The Beauty You Carried Through It."
Chester paid a heartfelt tribute to his former partner but did not share any details about the cause of death of the actress, who also voiced Nicole Williams in Craig of the Creek.
Kimberly was also remembered by her Vice Principals costars Walton Goggins and Busy Philipps.
After securing a small role in the Kerry Washington and Chris Rock comedy, I Think I Love My Wife, and a brief appearance in the Gossip Girl pilot, the late actress went on to bag more TV credits, including roles in New Amsterdam, Grey’s Anatomy, Two and a Half Men, Law & Order, Shameless, and The Big Bang Theory.
After a recurring gig on Devious Maids, she booked her career defining role as the fiery principal of North Jackson High School in Vice Principals, which ran for two seasons.
