'Will & Grace' Actress Shelley Morrison Dies At 83: Fans And Co-Stars Pay Tributes

December 2, 2019 10:33

Will & Grace star Shelley Morrison sadly passed away over the weekend. Fans and co-stars express their condolences to the devastated family.

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RIP, Shelley Morrison!

The soap opera community mourns the loss of a great actress. Shelley Morrison passed away on Sunday from heart issues. She was 83.

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Shelley Morrison was a recognized TV and theatre actress, best-known for her iconic role in the comedy series Will & Grace. She also appeared in the popular soap opera General Hospital.

Shelley was happily married to her husband of many years, Walter Domínguez. The spouses had six adopted children together: three sons and three daughters.

Morrison was a true fighter. She had lung cancer and treated breast cancer twice.

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Shelley’s co-stars honored her memory with touching tributes. Eric McCormack tweeted:

She will be missed by everyone at #WillandGrace, she’s a huge part of it.

Shelley was a beautiful soul & a wonderful actor. Her work as Rosario, season after season, was as nuanced and real as it was hysterical. She will be missed by everyone at #WillandGrace, she’s a huge part of it. Sending so much love to Walter and Shelley’s whole family. #Rosario https://t.co/C1vkDTU6Qk
— Eric McCormack (@EricMcCormack) December 2, 2019

Fans and friends pay tributes

just got a bulletin on my phone that shelley morrison has passed. my heart is heavy. putting shelley, her beloved husband walter & their children in the light. thank you for your friendship & partnership, shell. you accomplished wonderful things in this world. you will be missed. pic.twitter.com/WeLGrWlRye
— Megan Mullally (@MeganMullally) December 2, 2019

I just saw . What a great actress . From Flying Nun to Will & Grace . Shelley brought much happiness . I loved her line “Listen Lady “
— Thee Robert Shevlin (@ShevlinThee) December 2, 2019

I love her. She made me happy! Thank You Shelley. RIP.
— Kevin Clark (@KevinCofAugust) December 2, 2019

R.I.P. Shelley would be missed by all the fans ! To the cast, to the family and fans my deepest condoleances !😥
— Éryck Phoényx (@SagYCK) December 2, 2019

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Such sad news. Our beloved Shelley Morrison passed away today. She was absolutely hilarious and had the biggest heart. She was a part of our Will and Grace family and will be greatly missed. My heart goes out to her entire family. ❤️

A post shared by Sean Hayes (@seanhayes) on Dec 1, 2019 at 6:37pm PST

Our deepest condolences to the family! Shelley Morrison was a true legend of the entire generation. She will be missed!