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Parade aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.<\/em><\/p>\n Hollywood is mourning the loss of Kimberly H\u00e9bert Gregory<\/strong>, the acclaimed actress best known for her fierce and funny turn as Dr. Belinda Brown on Vice Principals<\/em>. Gregory died on October 3 at the age of 52, her ex-husband, actor and singer Chester Gregory<\/strong>, confirmed in an emotional Instagram post<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cYou were brilliance embodied,\u201d Chester wrote in a moving tribute that quickly drew thousands of reactions. \u201cA Black woman whose mind lit every room, whose presence carried both fire and grace.\u2026 So much more than ex-wife, you were my friend. Our son, the song we wrote together, is the living echo of your light.\u201d<\/p>\n The actor ended his post with a quiet benediction: \u201cKim\u2026 you did good.\u201d<\/p>\n RELATED: Screen Legend Robert Mitchum\u2019s Lookalike Son James Dies<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Within hours, tributes from across the entertainment world flooded social media.<\/p>\n Actress Yvette Nicole Brown<\/strong> wrote, \u201cI don’t understand this.\ud83d\udc94 I’m so sorry for you and your son’s loss @chestergregory. And our loss as a community.\u201d<\/p>\n Broadway star Leslie Odom Jr.<\/strong> added, \u201cBeautiful tribute, bro. What a light she shared. I am so sorry to hear.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThis is beyond words. \u2764\ufe0f\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffd\ud83d\udd4a\ufe0f I\u2019m so very sorry,” wrote actress Anika Noni Rose<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Actor Jason Ritter<\/strong>, who co-starred with Gregory on Kevin (Probably) Saves the World<\/em>, remembered her warmth and intelligence, saying, \u201cShe was so brilliant and so kind\u2026 she will be so so missed by all of us lucky enough to know her. \ud83d\udc94\u201d<\/p>\n Comedian Kym Whitley<\/strong> wrote, \u201cNoooo I have no words. She was fighting such a good fight. Such a light to the world.\u201d<\/p>\n Actress Kim Coles<\/strong> sent \u201csooooo many hugs,\u201d while Grammy winner Ledisi<\/strong> called Gregory \u201can extraordinary human\u2026 my favorite actress.\u201d<\/p>\n Actress Angela Lewis<\/strong> penned one of the longest tributes: “I will love her forever. I can\u2019t tell you how much she meant to my artistry and therefore to my life. She was absolutely brilliance personified. We met and I was forever changed. I am honored to call her friend. She is already missed. Deeply. I will love her forever. \ud83d\udc94\ud83e\udd8b\ud83d\udd4a\ufe0f\u2728.”<\/p>\n RELATED: Rock Legend Tied to Yardbirds and Led Zeppelin\u2019s Origins Dies at 79<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Gregory\u2019s Vice Principals<\/em> co-star Walton Goggins<\/a><\/strong> shared his own remembrance, recalling how funny Gregory was on set.<\/p>\n Goggins wrote, “We lost one of the best yesterday\u2026 one of the best I\u2019ve ever worked with. Kimberly Hebert Gregory. I had the honor\u2026 the good fortune of getting to know, getting to spend months working with this Queen on Vice Principals<\/em>. She made me laugh like no other. A professional’s professional. A gatdamn SOPRANO that never missed a note. You will be missed, my friend. As much as you know.”<\/p>\n Actress Busy Philipps<\/strong>, who also appeared on the series, commented, \u201cOh my god, I\u2019m devastated to hear this. She was a light and a force. She will be missed.\u201d<\/p>\n Born in Houston in 1972, Gregory built a career that spanned theater, television, and film. Her screen credits included The Chi, Kevin (Probably) Saves the World, Better Call Saul, Barry, Five Feet Apart, The Act, Devious Maids<\/em>, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine<\/em>. She also lent her voice to animated series such as Craig of the Creek<\/em> and Jessica\u2019s Big Little World<\/em>.<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfac <\/strong>SIGN UP for Parade\u2019s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox<\/strong><\/a> \ud83c\udfac<\/strong><\/p>\n This story was originally reported by Parade<\/a> on Oct 5, 2025, where it first appeared in the News<\/a> section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\nStars Pay Tribute: \u2018She Was a Light and a Force\u2019<\/h2>\n
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