R.I.P. Ms. Minnie: Friends & Fans Memorialize ‘Little Women Atlanta’ Star

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Friends and fans of a bubbly reality TV star are reeling after her untimely passing. As previously reported Ms. Minnie of “Little Women Atlanta” passed away Monday in a car accident. Her publicist has since confirmed to Newsweek that Minnie was driving near Old National Road at 11:00 p.m. on April 26, 2020, when a driver struck her vehicle and left the scene.

There are conflicting reports about the accident, TMZ is reporting that cops investigating the accident say she lost control of her Nissan Sentra and swerved into opposing traffic. Still, her death is a tragedy either way.

Following the accident, she was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital, where she died on April 27, 2020, at 10:30 p.m. local time. She is survived by her mom, aunt, grandmother, uncle, and several other family members.

The news has left Minnie’s inner circle devastated including her reality TV costars.

“This is too much too much!!!” wrote Miss Juicy on Instagram.

“Minnie why did you have to leave us so soon !!.??,” wrote Tiny Twin Andrea Salinas. “You were such a great friend/mama bear to us since the day we meet in LA to film the pilot shoot for the show omg I can’t believe this!! We are going to MISS YOU may you Rest In Peace my Minnie.”

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Just. awful.

The dynamic reality star who joined “Little Women: Atlanta” in 2016 and starred as a member of the main cast on all six seasons is now trending with the memorable memes, moments, and GIFs that made her so beloved.

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R.I.P. Ms. Minnie.

More fan and friend tributes to Ms. Minnie on the flip.

Minnie’s friend Pastor Troy who she once claimed to be pregnant by before confessing that they were platonic, paid tribute to her on his DSGB radio show.

“Sending my condolences to the beautiful Ashley Minnie Ross. What’s so crazy is all I got is good thoughts, good memories,” Troy said while reflecting on meeting Minnie as a teenager during a Tennessee concert. “It’s crazy, shawty moved here from Chattanooga and made a name for herself in Atlanta, Georgia. Most people can’t do that—Minnie did her thing.”

“Frennnnnn we grew so much over the years And the tears ❤️ R.I.P BEAUTIFUL QUEEN YOU WILL TRULY BE MISSED IM SO F**** UP,” wrote her “Little Women Atlanta” costar Abira.
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Radio host Rickey Smiley posted a clip of Ms. Minnie. “I was also really happy to see #MsMinnie, and I am so sorry to hear that she passed,” wrote Rickey.

“I still can’t believe I’m saying RIP @msminnielwa right now. We may have not always seen eye to eye but we still was there for each other when it mattered the most,” wrote Minnie’s “Little Women Atlanta” costar Ms. Monie.

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Lifetime released a statement on Ms. Minnie’s passing.
“Lifetime and the #LittleWomen Family are deeply saddened to hear the tragic news of the sudden passing of Ashley Ross, our beloved “Ms. Minnie.” Our heartfelt condolences.”

Fellow “Litte Women” star Tonya Renee Banks paid tribute to Minnie on Instagram.

“Ms Minnie you will be missed RIH girlie . My condolences to her friends and family 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽,” wrote the reality star.

Several of Minnie’s memes and GIFs are trending including this “Little Women Atlanta” clip that’s constantly used on Twitter.

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A Lifetime clip of Minnie’s “Biggest Little Moments” is also racking up views online.

“From fights with friends to personal battles with love and health, Minnie’s had her share of big moments. Revisit some of her highlights from three seasons of “Little Women: Atlanta”. #LittleWomenATL”