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TV psychic Miss Cleo passes away at 53
Miss Cleo has passed away after a long battle with cancer. She was 53.
Miss Cleo, famous for her tv psychic stint, has passed away from cancer.
She was 53.
Passing details
Miss Cleo passed away Tuesday morning in Palm Beach County, Florida, her rep told TMZ.
The outlet reported she was diagnosed with colon cancer that spread to her lungs and liver. She was in the hospital then transferred to hospice care shortly before her death.
“She remained a ‘pillar of strength’ during her illness and died surrounded by family and friends,” said the rep.
About Miss Cleo
She became a cult classic in the late ’90s as a Jamaican psychic known for her catchphrase, “CALL ME NOW!”
She was actually born Youree Dell Harris, in L.A., who happened to nail a near perfect Jamaican accent, which she turned into a career
After the Psychic Readers Network closed, Harris worked various jobs including voicing a character in the video game, “Grand Theft Auto: Vice City.”
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