In Memoriam
Kimberly Hébert Gregory, star of HBO’s “Vice Principals,” dies at 52
Her death was confirmed by her ex-husband, actor Chester Gregory, who posted a heartfelt tribute on Facebook.
Kimberly Hébert Gregory, a celebrated actress known for her commanding role in HBO’s “Vice Principals,” died on October 3. She was 52.
Details on Kimberly Hébert Gregory’s passing
Her death was confirmed by her ex-husband, actor Chester Gregory, who posted a heartfelt tribute on Facebook. “You were brilliance embodied,” he wrote. “A Black woman whose mind lit every room… whose presence carried both fire and grace.”
Acting career
Born in Houston in 1972, Gregory graduated from The High School for Performing and Visual Arts. She earned a psychology degree from Mount Holyoke College and later pursued a master’s in social work at the University of Chicago.
While living in Chicago, Gregory built a strong foundation in theater. She performed with the Chicago Theatre Company and earned a Joseph Jefferson Award nomination in 1998 for “Shakin’ the Mess Outta Misery.”
Her film debut came in “I Think I Love My Wife,” alongside Kerry Washington and Chris Rock. Gregory’s television career flourished throughout the 2000s. She appeared in “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Gossip Girl,” “Law & Order,” “Two and a Half Men,” “Barry,” “The Act,” “Dollface,” “Better Call Saul,” and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine.”
Gregory also held a recurring role in “Devious Maids.” However, her breakout performance came in “Vice Principals,” where she played Dr. Belinda Brown, a no-nonsense school principal.
Gregory’s legacy spans stage, screen, and soul. She is survived by her son and ex-husband.
Her impact on television, theater, and Black artistry remains unforgettable.
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