Kimberly Hébert Gregory, who starred in the HBO comedy series “Vince Principals,” has died. She was 52.
Gregory died on Friday, her ex-husband and fellow actor, Chester Gregory, confirmed in a heartbreaking instagram post.
“You were brilliance embodied, a Black woman whose mind lit every room, whose presence carried both fire and grace,” Chester wrote. “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.”
So much more than ex-wife, you were my friend,” he continued. “Thank you, Kimberly, for every chapter we shared. Your story was never defined by the battle, but by the beauty you carried through it.”
Actress Kym Whitley commented on the post, “Noooo I have no words. She was fighting such a good fight. Such a light to the world.🙏🏽.”
Leslie Odom Jr. commented, “Beautiful tribute, bro. What a light she shared. I am so sorry to hear.”
Walton Goggins, who starred on “Vice Principals” alongside Gregory, shared a tribute to his former co-star on Instagram.
“We lost one of the best yesterday… one of the best I’ve ever worked with. Kimberly Hebert Gregory,” Goggins, 53, wrote. “I had the honor… the good fortune of getting to know, getting to spend months working with this Queen on Vice Principals. She made me laugh like no other.”
“A professionals professional. A gatdamn SOPRANO that never missed a note,” the “White Lotus” actor added. “You will be missed my friend. As much as you know.”
Busy Phillips, who also appeared in the show, commented on Goggins’ post, “Oh my god, I’m devastated to hear this. She was a light and a force. She will be missed.”
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