Rose to fame for her notable roles as Myra Monkhouse on the 1990s sitcom Family Matters and as Justine Phillips on NBC's The Cosby Show.
She was Miss Talented Teen New Jersey and the next year won the international competiton.
She appeared in music videos for Boyz II Men, Mint Condition and Dru Hill, among others.
She married The Cosby Show co-star Malcolm-Jamal Warner. She later died from a rare form of cancer.
She was Steve Urkel's love interest on Family Matters, whom was played by Jaleel White.
