Big Bang Theory star Kimberly Hébert Gregory tragically dies aged 52: 'She made me laugh like no other'

Kimberly Hébert Gregory, known for her roles in The Big Bang Theory and Grey's Anatomy, has tragically passed away aged 52.

The news of her death was announced by her ex-husband Chester Gregory in an Instagram post.

The respected actress was known to millions for for playing Ms. Davora on The Big Bang Theory, Deborah Curzon on Grey's Anatomy, and Kyra Hay on Better Call Saul.

She appeared in other hit shows including Brooklyn Nine Nine, Two and a Half Men, Dollface and Gossip Girl.

Chester penned an emotional tribute: "Kimberly Hébert Gregory. You Were Brilliance Embodied, A Black Woman Whose Mind Lit Every Room, Whose Presence Carried Both Fire And Grace.

"You Taught Us Lessons In Courage, In Artistry, In Resilience, And In How To Keep Showing Up, Even When Life Demanded More Than Its Share. Through Our Best, Through Our Greatest Challenges, What Remained Was Love, Respect, And A Bond No Storm Could Break.

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"Thank You, Kimberly, For Every Chapter We Shared. Your Story Was Never Defined By The Battle, But By The Beauty You Carried Through It. Rest In Power, Rest In Peace, Rest In The Eternal Knowing That You Are Loved, Always. Kim… You Did Good."

Chester finished the tribute by writing: "Sunrise: 12/07/1972, Sunset: 10/03/2025."

Tributes flowed including from White Lotus star Walton Goggins who starred alongside Kimberly in Vice Principals.

"We lost one of the best yesterday… one of the best I've ever worked with. Kimberly Hebert Gregory," he said.

"I had the honour… the good fortune of getting to know, getting to spend months working with this Queen on Vice Principals. She made me laugh like no other. A professionals professional. A gatdamn SOPRANO that never missed a note. You will be missed my friend. As much as you know".

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American actor Yvette Nicole Brown commented: "I don't understand this. I'm so sorry for you and your son's loss @chestergregory. And OUR loss as a community."

Comedian and actor Kym Whitley wrote: "Noooo I have no words. She was fighting such a good fight. Such a light to the world."

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