Erica Ash
- July 28, 2024
- 46 years
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Erica Ash, 46, American actress (Mad TV, The Big Gay Sketch Show, Survivor's Remorse), breast cancer.
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|Erica Chantal Ash (September 19, 1977 – July 28, 2024) was an American actress, comedian, singer, and model. She was a cast member on the sketch comedy programs MADtv and The Big Gay Sketch Show, and she later starred in the Starz sitcom Survivor's Remorse.
Early life and education
Ash was born in Tallahassee, Florida, on September 19, 1977, to Donald and Diann Ash. Her parents were both in the U.S. military, leading the family to relocate often, moving to Germany and other parts of the world. She attended a performing-arts school in Atlanta, Georgia, during her youth. Ash planned on becoming a doctor, graduating from Emory University, in Atlanta with a degree in pre-medicine, and prepared to attend medical school. However, after a trip to Japan, where she became a backup singer and a runway model, Ash decided to pursue a career in entertainment.
Career
The Big Gay Sketch Show
In February 2006, Ash landed multiple job opportunities in Broadway shows like The Lion King and a two-week job in Germany. After returning from Germany, she successfully auditioned for the cable television comedy show The Big Gay Sketch Show. Ash was a cast member for two seasons. While she was a cast member, Ash had to split her time between the first season of the sketch show and The Lion King. Some of her characters included LaTanya, an uncouth, loudmouthed fitness instructor who teaches classes with a "Chicago-style" twist (i.e. Chicago-style yoga, Chicago-style Pilates).
MadTV
Ash joined the cast of MADtv in 2008 as a featured performer for the 14th season, along with Matt Braunger, Eric Price, and Lauren Pritchard. She became the fifth African-American female cast member in the show's history (Debra Wilson, Daniele Gaither, Nicole Randall Johnson, and Daheli Hall were the first four). Of the five female African-American cast members, Ash and Hall are the only two who were never promoted to the repertory cast due to seasons 13 and 14 being hit with budget cuts that didn't allow new cast members to stay long on the show. Ash remained a featured member of the MADtv cast during the show's 14th and final season on FOX. As of 2024, Ash is now the first (and, so far, only) deceased cast member of MADtv.
Characters
Impressions
Death
Ash died from breast cancer in Los Angeles on July 28, 2024, at the age of 46. Ash had first been diagnosed in 2008 and went into remission after treatment, though the cancer recurred in 2018.
Filmography
Ash's acting career projects include:
Film appearances
Television appearances
Video games
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- deadline.com" 'Business Ethics' Adds Carolina Bartczak; Erica Ash Gets 'A Little Something For You Birthday' "
- latimes.com"Erica Ash, 'Real Husbands of Hollywood' and 'Survivor's Remorse' star, dies at 46"
- nytimes.com"Erica Ash of 'Mad TV' and 'Survivor's Remorse' Dies at 46"
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Trivia & Knowledge· 9 questions
Questions drawn from Erica Ash's archived record and the sources above.
1.In which year did Erica Ash die?
- A.2011
- B.2015
- C.2024correct
- D.2017
Erica Ash died in 2024.
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2.How old was Erica Ash when they died?
- A.35
- B.46correct
- C.38
- D.41
Erica Ash was 46 years old at the time of death.
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3.In which year was Erica Ash born?
- A.1965
- B.1977correct
- C.1971
- D.1968
Erica Ash was born in 1977.
Source: Profile: year of birth: ": === Film appearances === === Television appearances === === Video games === == References == == External links == Official website Archived April 26, 2018, at the
4.In which month did Erica Ash die?
- A.September
- B.August
- C.October
- D.Julycorrect
Erica Ash died in July.
Source: Archive record: date of death: "graphy at Discogs Archive record: year of death 2024. Archive record: year of birth 1977. Archive record: age at death 46. Archive record: place of birth Tall
5.On which day of the month did Erica Ash die?
- A.27
- B.30
- C.28correct
- D.29
Erica Ash died on day 28 of the month.
Source: Archive record: date of death: "scography at Discogs Archive record: year of death 2024. Archive record: year of birth 1977. Archive record: age at death 46. Archive record: place of birth T
6.Where was Erica Ash born?
- A.Turin
- B.Marseille
- C.Tallahasseecorrect
- D.Kraków
Erica Ash was born in Tallahassee.
Source: Biography: place of birth: "= Video games === == References == == External links == Official website Archived April 26, 2018, at the Wayback Machine Erica Ash at IMDb Erica Ash discography a
7.In which field was Erica Ash known?
- A.novelist
- B.chemist
- C.actresscorrect
- D.architect
The biography describes Erica Ash as a actress.
Source: Profile: occupation: "== External links == Official website Archived April 26, 2018, at the Wayback Machine Erica Ash at IMDb Erica Ash discography at Discogs Archive record: year of death 2
8.What nationality was Erica Ash?
- A.Austrian
- B.Australian
- C.Argentine
- D.Americancorrect
Erica Ash is recorded as American.
Source: Profile: nationality: "ite Archived April 26, 2018, at the Wayback Machine Erica Ash at IMDb Erica Ash discography at Discogs Archive record: year of death 2024. Archive record: year of birt
9.What did Erica Ash die of?
- A.a stroke
- B.heart failure
- C.pneumonia
- D.breast cancercorrect
The biography records that Erica Ash died of breast cancer.
Source: Biography: cause of death: "back Machine Erica Ash at IMDb Erica Ash discography at Discogs Archive record: year of death 2024. Archive record: year of birth 1977. Archive record: age at dea
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