‘Chicago Fire’ Actress DuShon Monique Brown Dead At 49

Chicago Fire actress DuShon Monique Brown died Friday at the age of 49.

According to TMZ, Brown checked herself into the hospital earlier this week after experiencing chest pain but was released shortly. Reports say Brown died at St. James Olympia Field Hospital after 12 p.m.

Executive producer Dick Wolf issued a statement to the Chicago Tribune. “The Chicago Fire family is devastated to have lost one of its own. Our thoughts a prayers are with DuShon’s family and we all will miss her.”

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The actress was a mother to Zoe Brown. Co-stars and fans shared their condolences on Twitter.

 

i just met dushon on sunday, and she was a joy. we met at kickboxing, she was my partner; she had so much fun for the hour we spent together, laughing the whole time. she was such a great presence on chicago fire as well, and her absence will be felt. rest in peace beautiful. 💙

— jen (@tomsflueger) March 23, 2018

“ Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near. Still loved, still missed and very dear. “ – We all will miss you dearly DuShon 💙 pic.twitter.com/J9VZc6Asi0

— Love, lex ✌🏻 (@TaylorKUpdates) March 24, 2018

Im going to miss her. Im going to miss sassy Connie. Im going to miss Connie in CF. I already miss DuShon and her personnality . I’ve and I’ll never gonna to meet her.
She was an Amazing actress.She was only 49.Too young.
She was an Amazing character in CF. Rest in peace,angel🙏 pic.twitter.com/UEQJMyHQfD

— 😭💗 (@caseysfamilyy) March 24, 2018

I feel like this is so important right now. So here’s to the #ChicagoFire cast, crew, fans, friends, family, and everyone who knew DuShon,

“You reach out to reach other. Be there for each other. Always” ❤

— Megan (@HMegan81) March 23, 2018