News Denise Dowse, ‘90210’ actress, dies at 64 following severe meningitis battle: ‘Heartbreaking’ August 14, 2022August 14, 2022Naledi Ushe, USA TODAYComments Off on Denise Dowse, ‘90210’ actress, dies at 64 following severe meningitis battle: ‘Heartbreaking’ Denise Dowse has died at 64. The 'Beverly Hills, 90210' actress, who played Mrs. Teasley, battled severe meningitis and had been in a coma.