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Tributes Paid To Erica Watson As Actress Dies From Covid Complications, Aged 48
On 3/1/21 at 4:59 AM EST
Tributes are pouring in for comedian and actress Erica Watson who has died due to COVID-19 complications aged 48.
The actress brother confirmed she died of complications caused by the virus in Jamaica, where she has been living, per CBS Chicago.
Well-known in her home of Chicago for her many TV and radio appearances, Watson is also known for starring in the films
Precious and
Windy City Live many times. Erica was loved and adored by just so many people, April Williams, lead agent for the Chicago and New York offices of Gill Talent Group, told Newsradio. She had such a vibrant, vivacious spirit. I really hope and am praying that she knew what a gem to Chicago she was and how proud we were of her.
Erica Watson: Tributes pour out to Chicago comedian who dies aged 48
Chicago actress and stand-up comedian Erica Watson has died at the age of 48.
Fans and those who knew Erica have paid heartbreaking tributes on social media and shared fond memories about the late actress.
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Erica Watson has died
Erica’s brother confirmed she died in Jamaica following Covid-19 complications, CBS Chicago has reported. The actress turned 48 years old last Friday, February 26th.
April Williams, lead agent for the Chicago and New York offices of Gill Talent Group, told Newsradio:
“Erica was loved and adored by just so many people. She had such a vibrant, vivacious spirit. I really hope and am praying that she knew what a gem to Chicago she was and how proud we were of her.”