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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
Entertainment
Christi Carras

‘Insecure’ and ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ actor Denise Dowse in a coma from meningitis

“Insecure” and “Beverly Hills, 90210" actor Denise Dowse has slipped into a coma after contracting a “virulent form of meningitis,” her sister said Friday.

TMZ confirmed that Dowse, 64, was still in a coma as of Tuesday afternoon. Representatives for the performer did not immediately respond Tuesday to the L.A. Times’ request for comment.

“I am requesting support and prayers be offered me and my sister @denisedowse,” Dowse’s sister, Tracey Dowse, wrote last week on Instagram.

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