The veteran TV actress was hospitalized last week after she fell into a coma brought on by meningitis.
Dowse’s sister Tracey shared the news in an Instagram post on Saturday.
Denise loved all of you.
Denise Dowse.Greg Doherty/Getty
I know that she is watching over us with all the love she has."
More information about Dowse’s celebration of life service will be shared at a later time, noted Tracey.
“Thoughts, prayers and support are greatly appreciated.”
Denise’s representatives did not immediately respond to EW’s request for comment.
On Sunday, Orji remembered her onscreen therapist as a “delight and a pleasure to work with.”
You will truly be missed and so fondly remembered."
Ian Ziering, who starred opposite Dowse on90210as Steve Sanders, called the loss heartbreaking.
