Little Women: Atlanta star Ashley “Minnie” Ross died in a hit-and-run car accident in Georgia, her publicist confirmed Tuesday.
According to People, Ross’ publicist Liz Dixson said the TV star was fatally wounded when the car she'd been in collided with another near Old National Highway in Atlanta on Sunday.
"It is with profound sadness that we confirm on behalf of the family of Ashley Ross aka 'Ms Minnie' of Little Women: Atlanta has succumbed to injuries from a tragic hit and run car accident today at the age of 34. The family respectfully asks for their privacy as they grieve during this very difficult time," her management told the outlet.
Ross passed due to complications from her injuries the following morning at Grady Memorial Hospital, per Dixon. She is survived by her mother Tammy Jackson and her grandmother Rose Deloney.
"She was the most beautiful, kind, giving, generous human ever. She was adored by cast and crew because she always wore her heart on her sleeve," a representative for the TV show wrote in a statement. "There's nothing she wouldn't do for those she loved."
Ross, a former hairstylist, was best known for being one of the original cast members for Little Women: Atlanta, a Lifetime series that follows a group of women born with dwarfism, some of whom try to make careers in Atlanta’s hip-hop and rap music scene. Ross joined Briana Barlup, Tiffany “Monie” Cashette, Emily Fernandez and the Salinas twins in the successful spinoff, which premiered in January 2016, of the series' flagship Los Angeles-based show.
A number of Ross’ peers took to social media to grieve their late friend and compatriot.
Tonya Banks, a star of Little Women: Los Angeles, wrote lovingly on Instagram about her friend.
“Ms Minnie you will be missed RIH girlie . My condolences to her friends and family #LWATL
#Lifetime
#msminnie#gonetosoon”
Ross' Little Women: Atlanta co-star Ms. Juicy wrote that her thoughts and prayers are with Ross’ family at this time.
In a statement to US Weekly, Lifetime sent their condolences to Ross' family.
"Lifetime and the Little Women family are deeply saddened to hear the tragic news of the sudden passing of Ashley Ross, our beloved ‘Ms. Minnie.’ Our heartfelt condolences go out to her family and friends," the network stated. "Ms. Minnie was an amazing talent and a special part of Little Women: Atlanta. She will be dearly missed.”
