RAISING Miranda star Royana Black has passed away at the age of 47 after a long battle with leukemia.
Her family remembers her for her "infectious smile" and calls her "an angel."
Royana, who started her career at the age of 10 in Broadway's Brighton Beach Memoirs, passed away on July 14 in Los Angeles, California from acute myeloid leukemia (AML), her family revealed on her obituary.
"Royana had an infectious smile and laugh which could light even the darkest of days," the obituary read.
"She was a beautiful person inside and out. She was truly an angel on earth.
"In honor of her memory, the family would like any donations to be sent to the Leukemia Fund in her memory."
The family also set up a GoFundMe to help her husband of 11 years, John Paul Hubbell, with the costly arrangements of her funeral.
The GoFundMe description revealed that she died "very suddenly."
Thanks to the generosity of friends, family, and fans, John was able to raise double its initial goal of $25,000.
The actress was famously known for her leading role in Raising Miranda back in 1998, as well as appearances on The Cosby Show, Touched by an Angel, and Touching Evil.
Her last role was as Rose in TMI Crossing the Threshold in 2018.
She also ran her own LA theater company, where she directed and performed.
The famed actress is survived by her husband, her mom, and brother.
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