'The Parent 'Hood' and 'Tap' actress Suzzanne Douglas has died

• Actress Suzzanne Douglas has died, aged 64, her cousin announced on Tuesday.
• A cause of death has not been revealed.
• Douglas is known for her roles in "Tap" and "The Parent 'Hood."

Actress Suzzanne Douglas, known for her roles in "Tap" and "The Parent 'Hood," has died, aged 64.

Her death was announced on Tuesday by a woman named Angie Tee, who said on Facebook that she was Douglas's cousin, and later reported on by journalist Roland Martin on Twitter.

"I can remember growing up, there weren't very many black actresses who had starring roles but there was my cousin with the lead role in 'Tap' starring alongside great dancers such as Gregory Hines and Sammy Davis Jr. She also performed with Angela Bassett and Whoopi Goldberg in 'How Stella Got Her Groove Back,'" her cousin wrote. "The world will miss your talent but your soul will live on forever Rest in Paradise my beautiful cousin Suzzane."

A cause of death has not been revealed.

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