Kimberly Hebert Gregory dead: Two and a Half Men Lisa star and Big Bang Theory actor dies aged 52

Big Bang Theory star Kimberly Hébert Gregory has died at the age of 52. The news of her death was shared by her ex-husband Chester Gregory on Sunday.

Sharing his grief in a social media post, he wrote: "Kimberly Hébert Gregory / You Were Brilliance Embodied, / A Black Woman Whose Mind Lit Every Room, / Whose Presence Carried Both Fire And Grace. / 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."

News of Kimberly's death rocked Hollywood, with many fellow stars sharing memories and tributes online. The White Lotus star Walton Goggins was among those sharing their sadness over her death - the pair had worked together on the HBO series Vice Principals.

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He wrote on Instagram: “We lost one of the best yesterday… one of the best I’ve ever worked with. Kimberly Hebert Gregory. I had the honor… the good fortune of getting to know, getting to spend months working with this Queen on Vice Principals."

He continued: "She made me laugh like no other. A professionals professional. A gatdamn SOPRANO that never missed a note. You will be missed my friend. As much as you know.”

Niecy Nash described Kimberly as “the sweetest soul” in a comment of her own, while Yvette Nicole Brown, reacting to Chester's post, wrote: “I don’t understand this. I’m so sorry for you and your son’s loss @chestergregory. And OUR loss as a community."

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