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Along with Dakota and Danilee, Chuck is survived by his wife Gena O'Kelley, his children Dina, Mike, and Eric, and 13 grandchildren. Chuck Norris' kids pay tribute to action star following his death: 'Warrior exterior' with a heart 'full of love' Along with Dakota and Danilee, Chuck is survived by his wife Gena O'Kelley, his children Dina, Mike, and Eric, and 13 grandchildren. By Marina Watts Marina Watts Marina Watts is a news writer for with seven years experience covering entertainment, pop culture and celebrity news. Her previous work appears in PEOPLE, Bustle and Newsweek.

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- Chuck Norris' son Dakota and daughter Danilee are paying tribute to their action-star father, who died on March 19 at 86 after being hospitalized following a medical emergency.

- Along with Dakota and Danilee, Chuck is survived by his wife Gena O'Kelley, his children Dina, Mike, and Eric, and 13 grandchildren.

- Days before his death, the *Walker, Texas Ranger *star shared an age-defying video of himself kickboxing with a trainer.**

Chuck Norris' loved ones are speaking out following his sudden death.

The action star died at 86 on March 19. Since, his son Dakota and daughter Danilee have taken to social media to pay tribute to their father.

Dakota's heartfelt Instagram post featured black-and-white photos of the father-son duo. "You've been the man I looked up to my whole life. Your generosity, your kindness, your courage, your integrity, your strength, your discipline, and your faith in the Lord were just a handful of things I always admired about you," he wrote. "You lived your life with purpose and with love for all people."

He then called the martial arts expert "the greatest father God could have ever given me and the finest man I've ever known."

He added, "No matter what I was going through, you were always there. You made sure I knew how much you loved me. Honest to God, I don't think there was a single day that went by where you didn't say it. I'm so proud to be your son."

Dakota continued, "The memories we made, the lessons you taught me, and the constant laughs we shared will stay with me for the rest of my life. Thank you for everything you gave to our family and for the example you set every day. I hope I can live a life that honors you and makes you proud."**

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Danilee also shared a sweet Instagram post. Her carousel of photos featured throwback photos of her and Chuck, along with more recent images of them together. She began her caption noting that "losing a parent is something that you are never prepared for."**

She continued, "My dad was my protector the moment I was born and as soon as he took me in his arms, I've been his little girl. That was something I would always acknowledge even when I was too big to be cradled properly." She noted that she and Chuck "made it work," as pictured in her post.

"My dad loved so deeply and cared for every single person in his life with so much tenderness," she wrote, adding that even though her father had a "warrior exterior," his heart was "so full of love and I'm so grateful that is something he and my mom passed down to me."

She shared, "To say how thankful I am for him being my dad is an understatement. He has been my safe person these past 24 years and I am constantly filled with gratitude for how much wisdom and love he has bestowed me and my brother. I will forever carry on his legacy and shower others in that compassion that he so frequently showed."

Danilee said that though there were too many memories to recall, she did want to note that "I could not have asked the Lord for a more amazing father."

She continued, "Thank you, Dad, for supporting me in all my passions and for pushing me to not shy away from the impossible. Thank you for your constant compassion and for loving me so much that it's made me learn to love myself. I promise I will always and forever try to make you proud even if you already reminded me every day that it was impossible not to." She signed off her post as "your little girl."

Daughter Danilee, Chuck Norris, wife Gena O'Kelley, and son Dakota.

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The* Walker, Texas Ranger *star's family announced his death on March 20, following reports of hospitalization from a medical emergency. "To the world, he was a martial artist, actor, and a symbol of strength. To us, he was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, an incredible brother, and the heart of our family," the statement on Instagram read.

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"He lived his life with faith, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to the people he loved. Through his work, discipline, and kindness, he inspired millions around the world and left a lasting impact on so many lives," the statement continued.**

"While our hearts are broken, we are deeply grateful for the life he lived and for the unforgettable moments we were blessed to share with him. The love and support he received from fans around the world meant so much to him, and our family is truly thankful for it. To him, you were not just fans, you were his friends," the statement concluded.

Days before his death, the *Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story *star shared a video of himself kickboxing to celebrate his 86th birthday. "I don't age. I level up," he quipped.

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Gershon and Cruise starred in the 1988 movie &34;Cocktail.&34; Gina Gershon recalls almost breaking Tom Cruise's nose while filming love scene Gershon and Cruise starred in the 1988 movie &34;Cocktail.&34; By Raechal Shewfelt :maxbytes(150000):stripicc()/RaechalShewfeltauthorphotoc49d3a3b6aa442f588f2bbc0de804e09.jpg) Raechal Shewfelt Raechal Shewfelt is a writer at . She has been working at EW since 2024. Her work has previously appeared on Yahoo and in American Journalism Review and The Shreveport Times. EW's editorial guidelines March 20, 2026 8:27 p.m.

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Gina Gershon remembers that costar Tom Cruise was "a dream" when they filmed a love scene together for the 1988 movie *Cocktail*. He might not recall things the same way.

The movie, which featured a rockin' soundtrack with songs such as Bobby McFerrin's "Don't Worry, Be Happy" and the Beach Boys' "Kokomo," was the story of Cruise's character, Brian Flanagan, swapping his life as a New York City bartender for an adventure serving up drinks in Jamaica.

"He was my very first love scene," Gershon said on a recent episode of SiriusXM's *Page Six Radio*. "I have to say he was very protective and very sweet and such a gentleman. like such a great guy really, truly in real life and definitely on the set."

The problem was her own suggestion that the scene begin with his character under the covers.

"He's like 'Oh that's a great idea.' We're just trying to make the scene work in a fun way," Gershon said. "And then by accident he kind of tickled me once. I said, 'Don't do that.' I said, 'Seriously don't do that cause I had a big brother who tickled me. I really go insane.' And I think maybe he thought, 'Oh, this will be a great reaction.' So he probably just did touch me. And I just, I didn't mean to. I had literally a knee-jerk reaction. I was traumatized by the tickle."

Gershon explained that she'd had a long history of being tickled when she didn't want to be.

"I had a big brother who would pin me down and tickle and do the loogie thing. It was disgusting," she said. "So I kicked him in the nose. I didn't mean to. I just kneed him. And I was like, 'Oh my god, I just broke his nose. Oh my.'"

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She said Cruise had been forgiving.

"He was like, 'No, no, no. My fault. My bad. You warned me,'" Gershon said. "He owned up. He goes, 'You told me not to tickle.' And he was trying to make me feel OK. But I could tell the poor guy was in pain."

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He survived, though, and has famously done his own stunts in movies including those in the *Mission: Impossible* franchise, *Jack Reacher*, *Vanilla Sky*, and *Collateral*.

Post-*Cocktail*, Gershon has appeared in movies such as the 1995 cult classic *Showgirls* and the Nicolas Cage/John Travolta 1997 thriller *Face/Off*. On TV, she's worked on series such as *Doctor Odyssey*, *Riverdale*, and *Brooklyn Nine-Nine*.

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Gershon previously regaled audiences with her Cruise story when she appeared on *Watch What Happens Live* in 2024. She also noted then that Cruise's then-wife, Mimi Rogers, whom he'd married in 1987, had been nearby during the shoot.

"He had just gotten married," Gershon said. "But we did kiss as much as we could. Every scene it was like, 'Should we kiss in the scene?' 'Oh yeah, I think we should kiss.'"

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Best collectible plushie deals on Amazon

- **Lowest price in weeks: **Jellycat Amuseables Hot Dog Stuffed Toy, $41 (orig. $57)

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Harry Potter Hogwarts Cuteeze 4-Piece Plush Collector Set

This baby-friendly, four-piece plush set includes Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, and Luna Lovegood. It arrives in an adorable Hogwarts Express–themed box for an extra-special unwrapping moment.

Squishmallows Pokémon Pikachu Plush

Large and extra-squishy, this playful Pikachu plush is perfectly sized for cuddling, making it a fun, kid-friendly addition to any Squishmallows or Pokémon collection.

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Care Bears x Wicked - Love-a-Lot Bear as Glinda

Absolutely adorable, this Love-a-Lot Bear plush dressed as Glinda from *Wicked* brings a magical twist to the nostalgic Care Bears collection, complete with a "bestie's belly badge" featuring crown accents. Grow the collection with Good Luck Bear as Elphaba and the rest of the cast, which are all on sale, too.

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Tyriq Withers Defends His 'Chronically Online' Reputation: 'God Forbid I Do Research' (Exclusive) Latoya Gayle, Stephanie SengweMon, March 23, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC 0 Tyriq Withers on March 15, 2026Credit: Taylor Hill/FilmMagic Tyriq Withers addressed his reputation for being "chronically online" while attending the NAACP Image Awards Withers told PEOPLE he enjoys scrolling for research purposes and engaging with fans who appreciate his work The actor is currently starring in Reminders of Him, an adaptation of Colleen Hoover's 2022 bestselling book Tyriq Withers is addressing assumptions about h...

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Tyriq Withers addressed his reputation for being "chronically online" while attending the NAACP Image Awards

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The actor is currently starring in Reminders of Him, an adaptation of Colleen Hoover's 2022 best-selling book

Tyriq Withers is addressing assumptions about his social media habits.

While attending the NAACP Image Awards at the Pasadena Civic Center on Feb. 28, the 27-year-old actor spoke exclusively to PEOPLE about how social media platforms help him get into character.

Withers said that people assume he's always online because of his interactions with fans and that they don't realize social media is also a necessary tool for his career.

"People say I'm chronically online. God forbid I do research. God forbid, I like to just scroll a little bit," said Withers, who is currently starring in Reminders of Him — a movie about a woman named Kenna (Maika Monroe) who finds a forbidden romance while attempting to rebuild her life after a accident caused the death of her boyfriend (Rudy Pankow).

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He continued, "I appreciate people who appreciate the art, and I like to engage. And yes, I can lock in and do the serious movies, but I can also be a goofball because nothing matters. I'm just here to continue to be myself."

Withers' role in Reminders of Him comes after his roles in 2025's I Know What You Did Last Summer and in the football horror flick Him.

The actor also revealed he doesn't engage in private chats.

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When asked how his DMs look, he said, "Oh, I don't even know. I don't go into that place. That place is an abyss."

Withers concluded, "I post and I get off TikTok, I mean, get off Instagram, and I go about my business."

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The actor previously addressed being coined an "internet boyfriend."

"Those are your words. I never signed up for that," said Withers in a conversation with PEOPLE at the Reminders of Him premiere. "I think the beautiful thing about it is I just show up to these interviews and just bring myself, and I'm just glad people resonate with that."

He added. "It is validating that you don't have to be anybody else but yourself."

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"Dark Winds "recap: Leaphorn&x27;s attempt to ambush the assassin doesn&x27;t go as planned Jordan HoffmanMon, March 23, 2026 at 2:05 AM UTC 0 Zahn McClarnon as Joe Leaphorn on 'Dark Winds'Credit: Michael Moriatis/AMCKey Points Jim Chee admits to Sonny that he is not Mike Garcia. Joe Leaphorn convinces Sonny to let him and the FBI use him to capture Irene Vaggan, and it doesn't go so well. Chee is going to have to head back to the rez if he wants to get cured.

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Jim Chee admits to Sonny that he is not Mike Garcia.

Joe Leaphorn convinces Sonny to let him and the FBI use him to capture Irene Vaggan, and it doesn't go so well.

Chee is going to have to head back to the rez if he wants to get cured.

The sixth episode of the fourth season of Dark Winds, "Shíká Nidanitáhą́ą́ (Those Who Were Searching for Me)," picks up with Joe Leaphorn (Zahn McClarnon) and Bernadette Manuelito (Jessica Matten) headed back to their motel, half expecting Irene the German assassin (Franka Potente) to be waiting for them. Once they declare the place "clear," Joe walks to a table and starts looking at a file labeled Navajo Tribal Police. With some twisty editing, though, we see that Irene was there not long ago, looking at the same materials.

He continues to poke around, until he finally discovers a bug under a lamp.

"Pack now," he says to Manuelito.

After the opening credits, we are back in the apartment where the Diné runaway Billie is staying (with her cousin Leroy's on-and-off girlfriend). Inside, Jim Chee (Kiowa Gordon) has awakened from a ghost sickness stupor with the underworld figure Sonny lording over him. If you recall, the previous episode ended with Sonny waving a gun in his snout and demanding to know who he was (and using some profanity, to boot!).

Sonny roughs Chee up some more, but our NTP hero continues to claim he is "Mike Garcia."

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Sonny was always suspicious of Chee, but remember during the last episode, when Sonny was knocked out after getting shot and Chee stitched him up? Chee decided to call and leave a message for Leaphorn from Sonny's phone within earshot of Sonny. And it turns out Sonny was conscious and heard the whole thing. I'm beginning to think that sometimes Chee can be a bit of a dunce. (I know, I know, he's got the ghost sickness, but he really has been messing up a lot lately.)

Sonny calls Chee's motel and asks for "Mike Garcia's room," and when he's told there's no Garcia he flips out. He cranks the radio (cue Jackson Browne's "Doctor, My Eyes") and starts screaming.

When Sonny shouts something to the tune of "just wait until Albert hears...," Chee says that Albert is dead. This is news to Sonny. There's a moment of pause, and Chee finally explains that he's NTP and he doesn't really care what nefarious things Sonny is into. He only wants to find Leroy and Billie before they end up dead, too.

After more yelling, there's a knock at the door. It's Leaphorn and Manuelito.

Leaphorn sees a drop of blood on the ground and everyone springs to action. Guns are drawn on both sides of the door. Manuelito heads to the back, but somehow Sonny is there (not quite sure how that happened) and he gets the jump on her. Meanwhile, Chee is tied up inside and starts having visions from his childhood again. (Arrgh, not now!)

When Sonny brings in Manuelito at gun point, Chee is less than pleased. Sonny ties her up but then... Leaphorn pops up out of nowhere and puts a gun to Sonny's head. Ayyyy, the good guys are on top!

Manuelito sees that Chee is in bad shape, with blood coming out of his side. She takes him to the hospital. Joe goes through Sonny's wallet and finds a business card in German.

After a break, we find ourselves in the office of a realtor who is giving a pitch for an all-inclusive senior living facility. Irene is there with her demented Nazi father (Udo Kier!) and he seems displeased, though he mellows when he sees a cat. Irene says she didn't know he liked cats. He replies that they are superior beings, and natural killers, as they are. Luckily, he is saying this in German, so the salesman is oblivious. They sign papers.

Back at Billie's spot, Leaphorn calls in his new FBI pal Shaw, who recognizes Sonny as a McNair associate. Leaphorn gives him the German business card and suggests they have Sonny call it to lay a trap. He tells Shaw that Irene is obsessed with him (true!) and obsession makes someone careless (also true!).

Leaphorn sits down with Sonny and tries to convince him that McNair is another bilagáana who doesn't care about him — and that by working with Joe he can save Leroy and Billie. He seems to be getting through to him, especially when he tells Sonny he will work with the FBI to reduce he charges against him. Sonny picks up the phone and leaves a coded message.

Chee wakes up in an infirmary and — who didn't see this one coming? — Emma is tending to his wounds. In the corridor outside, Emma and Bern chat a bit. When Bernadette says she's worried that she may not be able to fill Joe's shoes, Emma shares a story about how she originally wanted to be a doctor, but it was so hard for women back then. She regrets not pursuing her passion, and suggests that if she decides to pass on the opportunity for Chee's sake, that relationship is doomed.

"Don't let other people decide what you deserve," says Emma.

Bernadette ends the convo by letting Emma know that Joe's making different choices these days, he's been "going to sweat" more, retiring.

Emma doesn't let on how she feels about that: "I'm happy for him."

Back at Billie's place, the FBI is set up to trace Irene's call. The phone rings.

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Sonny tells Irene that he has a job, but she's not interested. He says he needs a specialist, because he found a cop snooping around. She's still not interested. When he says it's a Navajo cop named Joseph Leaphorn — that sure gets her attention!

"I'll be there in an hour," she says.

After a commercial break, we see Irene readying to head out (which means, you know, packing up lethal arms) when Udo Kier appears and starts choking her. He's easily confused, if you recall. And a vicious Nazi.

Franka Potente as Irene Vaggan on 'Dark Winds'Credit: Michael Moriatis/AMC

She calms him down and says she's headed out to get his medicine. Then she heads to a payphone and gives Sonny a location where they can meet. The FBI rolls out, but Leaphorn knows Irene will spot them.

Sonny and Leaphorn get in a car, where Sonny pretends to have Joe in custody. (I guess the cover idea is that he will bring him to Irene and she will dispose of him?) They head to the green van, but she's not inside.

Naturally, she's up on a nearby rooftop, with a rifle pointed at them. And then she spots the FBI on a different roof. Not good! Leaphorn senses what's up, shouts "Down!" and ducks.

Unfortunately, Sonny does not duck. Like a putz, Sonny says "What?" and gets shot in the neck. Bye, Sonny. You were not a righteous man.

The FBI guys start shooting, but they are no help. Leaphorn is pinned down, then runs into traffic (honk!) and into the building that Irene is atop. When he reaches the roof, she's gone, like a Teutonic Batman.

Meanwhile, Chee is having nightmares in bed. In his dream, he walks out of the clinic and sees that blanket again in the street. He finally pulls it back to see a woman coughing up blood. (Is this a vision of his mother?)

Wait, it turns out he really is in the middle of the street, but luckily, Bernadette pulls him away before he is hit by a car.

The next day, Leaphorn and the FBI are searching through Irene's green van. A nearby payphone rings. Irene wants to talk to Joe. He tells her she's getting sloppy. She says she's honoring his customs the best she can, to "keep the balance." He says that he will find her, and she says "I hope so."

Back at the clinic, Emma tells Chee that he's looking better, but needs another day of antibiotics. He says he's ready to leave now, but she knows about how he was having visions the night before, and how he entered Albert's death hogan. She also knows that he was there when his mother died when he was a young man. This sublimated trauma has now emerged to the forefront thanks to the ghost sickness. Jim Chee is going to have to face his demons, and seek a medicine person on the rez.

Later, when Emma heads to her truck, Irene comes up to her from behind.

"What does he see in you?" the nasty German asks.

Emma hits her in the face with her keys.

Bleeding, Irene says, "You abandoned him, you deserve to die."

Leaphorn runs to the truck. He finds Emma, who weeps and embraces him, with Irene nowhere to be seen.

Tracks:

Now that Irene has threatened Emma, it's all over for her. Joe is going to find her and destroy her. Unless he, too, becomes "obsessed," and therefore careless. Will he be wise enough to follow his own advice?

Jim Chee needs Indian medicine to get healed, but I don't see him leaving Los Angeles until Billie is secure. But he can't help her if he's dead! Will he have the insight to put on his own oxygen mask before that of the child's?

Clearly, this is all building to Bernadette ascending to her rightful place on the Iron Throne, and steering these two men toward safety. It's only a matter of time.

Do you think they actually cast anyone as Leroy, or is he like the Diné Godot?

New episodes of Dark Winds air Sundays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on AMC and AMC+.

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NYT Mini Crossword Answers, Hints for Monday, March 23, 2026 Nathan HutsenpillerMon, March 23, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC 0 (The New York Times
) If you're anything like me, the day is not complete until I finish all of the free word games from the New York Times. Working on the daily Connections, Connections Sports Edition, Wordle, and Strands is a whole ritual for many of us. And we can't forget about the NYT's The Mini Crossword, too! Although the NYT is known for "The Crossword," a larger puzzle for paid subscribers, The Mini has quite the fan following as well.

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If you're anything like me, the day is not complete until I finish all of the free word games from the New York Times. Working on the daily Connections, Connections Sports Edition, Wordle, and Strands is a whole ritual for many of us. And we can't forget about the NYT's The Mini Crossword, too!

Although the NYT is known for "The Crossword," a larger puzzle for paid subscribers, The Mini has quite the fan following as well. This particular game resets at 10 p.m., unlike some of the others that start over at midnight.

So, if you're working on today's Mini on for Today's Mini Crossword on Monday, March 23, 2026, and need some help (I've been there), get ready to read the clues and solutions for each line. We have them separated into hints first for both "Across" and "Down" words, followed by "Across Answers" and "Down Answers," so be careful if you want to avoid spoilers as you scroll!

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Hints for NYT's The Mini Crossword on Monday, March 23, 2026

Here are additional clues for each of the words in today's Mini Crossword.

NYT Mini Across Hints

1 Across: Often-skipped parts of podcasts — HINT: Ends with the letter "S"4 Across: German wine valley whose name rhymes with "wine" —HINT: Starts with the letter "H"6 Across: Stopped sleeping — HINT: Starts with the letter "A"7 Across: Contents of a bear-shaped bottle — HINT: Ends with the letter "Y"8 Across: ___ Liu, gold medal-winning figure skater at the 2026 Olympics — HINT: Starts with the letter "A"

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NYT Mini Down Hints

1 Down: Sheer torment— HINT: Starts with the letter "A"

2 Down: "The ___ of Hazzard" — HINT: Ends with the letter "S"

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3 Down: "Catch you later!" — HINT: Ends with the letter "A"

4 Down: Text reaction button between "👎" and "‼️" — HINT: Starts with the letter "H"

5 Down: Nowhere to be found, for short — HINT: Ends with the letter "L"

Answers to NYT's The Mini Crossword for Monday, March 23, 2026

Don't go any further unless you want to know exactly what the correct words are in today's Mini Crossword.

NYT Mini Across Answers

1 Across: Often-skipped parts of podcasts — ADS4 Across: Netherlands city that's home to the International Court of Justice, with "The" —HAGUE6 Across: Stopped sleeping — AWOKE7 Across: Contents of a bear-shaped bottle — HONEY8 Across: ___ Liu, gold medal-winning figure skater at the 2026 Olympics — ALYSA

NYT Mini Down Answers

1 Down: Sheer torment— AGONY

2 Down: "The ___ of Hazzard" — DUKES

3 Down: "Catch you later!" — SEEYA

4 Down: Text reaction button between "👎" and "‼️" — HAHA

5 Down: Nowhere to be found, for short — AWOL

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Carrie Anne Fleming has died at the age of 51 following a breast cancer diagnosis

The actress was best known for her TV roles in series including iZombie and Supernatural

"She died peacefully with her loved ones by her side," Fleming's representative told PEOPLE

Carrie Anne Fleming, an actress best known for her TV roles in series including iZombie and Supernatural, has died. She was 51.

Fleming's representative told PEOPLE in a statement that Fleming died in Canada on Feb. 26, following a breast cancer diagnosis.

"She died peacefully with her loved ones by her side," her representative said. "It was a great privilege to have known Carrie. She was a beautiful soul, inspiring, and above all, kind. She will be greatly missed."

Jim Beaver, who played Fleming's husband on Supernatural, shared a post on Facebook earlier this month, recalling how the pair "met cute" on the set of the show and bonded over having daughters with the exact same names.

"She was a powerhouse of vitality and goodwill and amazingly good nature, with a rapturous laugh and an utterly adorable personality that didn't seem to have an off switch," Beaver, 75, wrote of his on-screen wife and off-screen friend.

Carrie Anne Fleming in 'iZombie.'Credit: CW

Fleming was born on August 16, 1974, in Digby, Nova Scotia. She later moved to British Columbia, where she studied drama at Victoria's Kaleidoscope Theatre and the Kidco Theatre Dance Company, according to Variety and The Hollywood Reporter.

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The actress broke into the industry with roles in various TV series, including Viper, and films, such as Happy Gilmore, before finding a niche as a horror TV star.

Throughout her career, Fleming made appearances on horror shows including Masters of Horror, The Tooth Fairy and Bloodsuckers.Fleming starred as the recurring character of Karen Singer on Supernatural — the wife of main character Bobby Singer, played by Beaver — and later appeared as Candy Baker on the CW's iZombie.

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The actress also had several stage credits to her name, from productions such as Noises Off, Romeo and Juliet and Steel Magnolias, to name a few.

Her many other TV credits included Supergirl, UnREAL, Continuum, Alice, Knights of Bloodsteel, The 4400, The L Word, Smallville, The Dead Zone, Stargate SG-1 and Secret Agent Man.

Fleming is survived by her daughter, Madalyn Rose.

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