‘Survivor’s Remorse’ actress Erica Ash dead at 46: Loni Love, Bow Wow and more pay tribute

Erica Ash, best known for her roles in “Survivor’s Remorse” and “MADtv,” has died at age 46 after a battle with cancer, according to BET.

Comedian Loni Love confirmed Ash’s untimely passing in a touching tribute posted on Instagram Monday.

“I am sad to confirm my friend and fellow actress Erica Ashe’s passing,” she captioned the post, which included pics of the ladies together.

Erica Ash, best known for her roles in “Survivor’s Remorse” and “MADtv,” has died at age 46 after a battle with cancer. Courtesy Everett Collection Comedian Loni Love, seen here with Ash, Ava DuVernay, Sherri Shepherd and Kym Whitley, confirmed the actress’ untimely passing in a touching tribute on Instagram Monday. Instagram/comiclonilove

“Erica was talented and hilarious whether it was the show Survivor’s Remorse or Madtv she would put her all into her work. She would always just be there.. now she’s gone.. My sincere condolences to her family and fans 🙏🏾🙏🏾.”

Additional details surrounding Ash’s death have not been released to the public.

Page Six has reached out to her rep for comment but did not immediately hear back.

“Erica was talented and hilarious … She would always just be there.. now she’s gone.. My sincere condolences to her family and fans 🙏🏾🙏🏾,” the former “Real” co-host wrote. Getty Images Before becoming an actress, Ash, seen here at the premiere of Netflix’s “We Have A Ghost” in 2023, earned a degree in pre-medicine and had planned on attending medical school. Getty Images

Before becoming an actress, Ash earned a degree in pre-medicine and had planned on attending medical school.

However, after becoming a backup singer and a runway model following a trip to Japan, she decided to pursue an entertainment career.

In 2006, Ash landed roles in the Broadway show “The Lion King” and the comedy show “The Big Gay Sketch Show.” Two years later, she joined the cast of “MADtv,” becoming the fifth Black female cast member in the show’s history.

Ash, pictured here at the American Black Film Festival Honors Awards Ceremony in 2020, decided to pursue an entertainment career instead. WireImage In 2006, she landed roles in the Broadway show “The Lion King” and “The Big Gay Sketch Show.” Getty Images for BET+

Ash also appeared in “Survivor’s Remorse,” “In Contempt,” “The Real Husbands of Hollywood” and more.

Several other stars paid tribute to Ash after hearing the news Monday, including journalist Roland Martin, who took to Instagram to share sweet words about the late actress.

“It saddens me to confirm that our beloved sister @TheEricaAsh is now an ancestor,” he wrote. “She was 46. Erica was an amazing talented, funny, and serious actress. I adored her. She was serious about politics and would have been one of @KamalaHarris biggest supporters. Pray for her family.”

She also appeared in “MADtv,” “Survivor’s Remorse,” “In Contempt,” “The Real Husbands of Hollywood” and more. Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP Several other stars, including Bow Wow and Kandi Burruss, reacted to Ash’s death online. ©Starz! Movie Channel/Courtesy Everett Collection

Several celebs also commented on BET’s post, including rapper Bow Wow, who wrote, “we did scary movie 5 together REST EASY QUEEN. damn.”

Comedian Jay Pharoah added, “Man….RIP😥.”

Former “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Kandi Burruss commented, “😢,” while “P-Valley” actress Brandee Evans wrote, “😢😢😢😢Just heartbroken.”