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Shocking news appeared early Tuesday on the Instagram account of Ashley Minnie Ross: The Little Women: Atlanta star was killed in a hit and run accident. She was just 34.
It is with profound sadness that we confirm on behalf of the family of Ashley Ross a.k.a. Ms Minnie of Little Women Atlanta has succumbed to injuries from a tragic hit and run car accident today at the age of 34, the post, which is a statement from Minnies management team, reads. The family respectfully asks for their privacy as they grieve during this very difficult time.
Minnies personal publicist Liz Dixson told People that Minnie was seriously injured when the car she was in collided with another vehicle in Atlanta on Sunday night. Minnie was taken to a nearby hospital, where she died from her injuries the next day.
Tributes poured in from members of the Little Women family.
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Minnies costar Amanda Salinas shared a tribute to her late friend on Instagram. "As Im writing this Im in tears I cant believe it my Minnie !!!! Why did they take you away from us !!!! WHY!!!!! It always seems like we have all the time in the world, only to realize how fleeting it really is," she wrote alongside several photos of herself and Minnie together.
"I wish we had more time to do and say the things we saved for later which along with you is gone forever I promise to keep you alive in my memories and be there for your mama and aunt . You were more than our best friend you were our big sister and still is !!! I still cant believe this man why man why!!!! , I love you so much !!!! My heart is broken Rest In Peace my love, she said.
Little Women: Atlanta star Ms. Juicy also shared this:
Little Women: LA's Tonya Banks wrote, "Ms Minnie you will be missed RIH girlie . My condolences to her friends and family #LWATL #Lifetime #msminnie #gonetosoon "
Minnie joined the cast of Little Women: Atlanta when it debuted in 2016.