Hollywood film and TV star Mary Alice has died aged 80, New York police have confirmed.
The actress, who was best known for her roles in NBC’s A Different World and the music drama Sparkle, died Wednesday, according to officials.
Alice also appeared in The Matrix Revolutions and played the role of the Oracle.
Tributes pour in for the late actress, with Viola Davis writing, ‘RIP Mary Alice… the original Rose Maxson. You were one of the greatest actresses of all time!! Thanks for the work, the inspiration and thanks for Rose. Godspeed Queen ❤️❤️❤️❤️.’
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