Ashley Ross From ‘Little Women: Atlanta’ Killed in Hit-and-Run

The loss of Ashley “Minnie” Ross has the “Little Women” family mourning. She was killed in a hit-and-run car accident.

“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,” stated Ross’ management who announced the news on her Instagram account, according to People.

According to Liz Dixson, Ross’ personal publicist, the star was fatally injured when the car she was in crashed into another vehicle near Old National Highway in Atlanta at approximately 11 p.m. ET, on Sunday, April 26, 2020.

The following day, Ross passed away at Grady Memorial Hospital at 10:30 p.m.

Ross was survived by her mother Tammy Jackson, her aunt Veronica Deloney, her uncle John Deloney, and her grandmother Rose Deloney.

A representative from “Little Women: Atlanta” told People, “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. There’s nothing she wouldn’t do for those she loved.”

Amanda Salinas, Ross’ costar wrote, “As I’m writing this I’m in tears I can’t believe my Minnie !!!! Why did they take you away from us !!!! WHY!!!!! It always seems like we have all the time in the world, only to realize how fleeting it really is. I wish we had more time to do and say the things we saved for later which along with you is gone forever. I promise to keep you alive in my memories and be there for your mama and aunt . You were more than our best friend you were our big sister and still it !!! I still can’t believe this man why man why!!!! , I love you so much !!!!! My heart is broken. Rest In Peace my love.”

“Little Women: LA’s” Tonya Banks also wrote on Ross’ Instagram page. “Ms Minnie you will be missed RIH girlie . My condolences to her friends and family. #LWATL #Lifetime #msminnie #gonetosoon”

Ross was a hairstylist from Tennessee. Last year she announced that she was dating Atlanta-based music producer Slickbeatz.

“Little Women: Atlanta” was a 2016 spin-off from “Little Women: LA.” Ross began the show with Briana Barlup, Tiffany “Monie” Cashette, Emily Fernandez, and the Salinas twins.

Ross told MadameNoire, “I wanted to be part of this movement because I want everyone to see our point of view in life. I want people to, you know, see what we go through. The everyday struggle that little people go through in life. When people say the struggle is real? It’s real. We go through hell and back.”

By Jeanette Vietti

Sources:

People: Little Women: Atlanta’s Ashley ‘Minnie’ Ross Dead at 34 After Hit-and-Run Car Accident
TMZ: ‘Little Women” Atlanta’ Star Ashley ‘Ms. Minnie’ Ross Dead at 34 in Car Accident
CNN: ‘Little Women: Atlanta’ star Ms. Minnie dies after car crash

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