Gerren Taylor, model and actor best known for her starring role in American reality show Baldwin Hills, has reportedly died aged 30. The late celebrity's family hasn't yet made a statement.
Though the cause of death remains unknown, some initial reports claim Taylor allegedly passed away in her sleep.
Ray Cunningham, Taylor's colleague from the Black Entertainment Television (BET), the network that aired Baldwin Hills, mourned her death on social media, Just got the worst news. I hate it’s on the internet already. RIP to my @BET fam, my babes Gerren (Baldwin Hills)
Just got the worst news. I hate it’s on the internet already. RIP to my @BET fam, my babes Gerren (Baldwin Hills)
— Ray Cunningham ✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 (@MissterRay) April 11, 2021
Remembering Gerren Taylor: A Look At The Tributes Pouring In
Baldwin Hills, which aired on BET between 2007 and 2009, followed the lives of wealthy African-American youths in the posh Baldwin Hills neighbourhood in Los Angeles over three seasons.
Taylor along with Moriah Johnson was the main focus of the series. The late actor was known for her sense of high fashion, having modelled and walked the ramp for several American labels. Notable designers included Tommy Hilfiger and Betsey Johnson.
Prior to her reality show appearance, Taylor also appeared in the 2007 documentary America the Beautiful, which took a look at the unrealistic beauty standards of the fashion industry. Having admittedly faced body image issues due to obesity, eating disorder and looks, she had been sensitive to the issue.
Fans, colleagues, friends mourn Gerren Taylor's passing
Gerren Taylor is survived by one daughter. Her young death has evoked an outpouring of grief from fans, colleagues and social media users who are paying tributes to the late actor.
Unfortunate circumstances. We love you Gerren 💔💔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/ZRohC5bBnN
— Ray Cunningham ✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 (@MissterRay) April 12, 2021
Queen Ashley “Gerren” Taylor, my sister, an LA legend. forever in our heart. rest in eternal peace. @_Moriahj and I prayed for your soul and your family today thinking about all the good times we shared. pic.twitter.com/ktQak6K6Om
— eh-tee-en (@walkgoodetienne) April 12, 2021
Rip Gerren Taylor. Aka Ashley. She was the only person nice to me at SAMOHI besides the small group of friends I had before I left. She was always so sweet and smiling. Baldwin Hills doesn’t truly show the sweetheart she was. I’m so sorry her baby had to lose her mom so young pic.twitter.com/gpxjqgDHZL
— pablocita 🇯🇲 (@badgyalrika_) April 12, 2021
wow. i just heard that Gerren from baldwin hills passed away today. praying for her family & friends 🙏🏾❤️
— old soul (@shannonmichele_) April 12, 2021
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