MARY Alice made a name for herself in the entertainment industry after starring as Leticia “Lettie” Bostic on NBC’s A Different World.
On July 28, 2022, it was announced that she passed away.
Who was A Different World star, Mary Alice?
Mary Alice was an Emmy and Tony Award-winning film, television, and stage actress from Indianola, Mississippi.
Over the years, she starred in several productions, including Malcolm X, The Matrix Revolutions, and I’ll Fly Away.
Before acting, she worked as a teacher in Chicago, according to Deadline.
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It was during that time that she discovered her passion for acting, and by the early 1970s, her career started to take off.
Alice went on to star in TV shows and movies for the next 30 years but ultimately retired in 2005.
After retiring from acting, Alice lived a quiet life and often stayed out of the spotlight.
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What was her cause of death?
Alice’s death was first confirmed to Deadline by the New York Police Department.
However, no additional details were released.
Shortly after the news started to spread, several fans and industry colleagues took to Twitter to offer their condolences.
Among the first to pay tribute was Viola Davis, who wrote: “RIP Mary Alice…the original Rose Maxson. You were one of the greatest actresses of all time!! Thank you for the work, inspiration and thank you for Rose. Godspeed Queen.”
Mary Alice won an Emmy Away in 1993[/caption]
Euphoria star Colman Domingo added: “A shoulder we all stood on. A round of applause for Mary Alice. Thank you legend. Rest Easy.”
Loni Love also paid her respects, writing: “Class, talent and grace.. weather a comical or dramatic role.. Mary Alice would deliver… thank you Ms. Alice now Rest in Power.”
What was Mary Alice’s net worth?
Before retiring, Alice was able to amass an extensive net worth.
While an exact number is unclear, her worth is said to be anywhere between $1million and $5million.
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This estimate comes from contract negotiations over the years.
At this time, it remains unclear what Alice did after retiring from Hollywood.
