Trivia

Brown checked herself into the hospital earlier in the week of her death, after experiencing chest pains, but was released after undergoing tests. She died at St. James Olympia Fields Hospital on March 23, 2018 at the age 49. On May 31, 2018, the Cook County Medical examiner confirmed the death was the result of sepsis of an unknown etiology. Obesity and high blood pressure were also cited as the reason of sudden death.

Had a bachelors degree in Psychology from U. of I. and a Masters in Counseling from Governors State University.

Was an accomplished violinist who once sat as Concert Mistress for Chicago's All-City High School Orchestra, and played with the Illini Symphony Orchestra at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana.

Had a daughter named Zoe, who appears in a 2007 Frito-Lay Superbowl commercial spot with her.

Was inspired to perform after seeing the film version of "The WIZ" at seven years old.

Mom, Liz, is a retired social worker, and dad, Tim, is a retired math teacher.

She had worked at Chicago's Kenwood Academy High School as a crisis counselor and drama instructor.

Was the oldest of one brother, Zachary, and two half-sisters, Zaire and Jamyra.

Attended Whitney Young Magnet High School in Chicago, the same school as famous alumni, first-lady Michelle Obama, "The Matrix" production team-the Wachowskis (formerly the Wachowski Brothers), astronaut Joan Higginbotham, and actors Craig Robinson and Sharif Atkins.