‘Boyz n the Hood’ actress Esther Scott dies at 66: TMZ
LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 21: Esther Scott attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Fox Searchlight's "The Birth of a Nation" on September 21, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Getty Images for Fox Searchlight)
LOS ANGELES - Actress Esther Scott has died after suffering an apparent heart attack last week, TMZ reported Tuesday.
She is perhaps best known for her role as Tisha’s grandmother in “Boyz n the Hood.” The actress also appeared in numerous television shows and movies including "Melrose Place," "Sister Sister," CW’s "Hart of Dixie," and 2016's controversial and award-winning film "The Birth of a Nation."
TMZ says she suffered a heart attack last week before she was rushed to a local hospital where she died days later surrounded by loved ones.
She was 66.