Kimberly Hébert Gregory, the actress known for roles in Vice Principals , The Chi and Five Feet Apart , has died. She was 52.

The actress’ ex-husband Chester Gregory announced her death in a statement Sunday on Instagram, sharing a heartfelt tribute to Kimberly, with whom he shares one son.

“So Much More Than Ex-Wife, You Were My Friend. Our Son, The Song We Wrote Together, Is The Living Echo Of Your Light. Through Him, Your Brilliance Will Never Fade. Through Him, Your Laughter Will Always Resound,” he wrote on Instagram. “Thank You, Kimberly, For Every Chapter We Shared. Your Story Was Never Defined By The Battle, But By The Beauty You Carried Through It.”

Chester continued, “Rest In Power, Rest In Peace, Rest In The Eternal Knowing That You Are Loved, Always. Kim… You Did Good.

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