Who is Natalie Desselle's husband Leonard Reid? A look at BAPS star's net worth and kids after

May 2024 · 3 minute read

Natalie Desselle, the actor known for starring in movies such as 'B*A*P*S', 'Def Jam's How to Be a Player' and 'Cinderella', passed away on December 7, 2020. She was suffering from colon cancer and was 53. The actor, who played the role of Mickey in the 1997 comedy film 'B*A*P*S' also starring Halle Berry, was also recognised for her character Janie Egins on the sitcom 'Eve'.

Natalie was married to Leonard Reid from 2003 to the time of her death. The couple had three children, Sereno, Summer and Sasha. Not a lot of known about Leonard as he wasn't part of Hollywood or showbiz and maintained a low-profile. In fact, Natalie's family didn't even reveal her cancer diagnosis as they battled the tragedy in privacy. Leonard hasn't made any individual official statement yet about the passing of Natalie.

According to TMZ, an official statement on behalf of the family read, "An official statement read, "It is with extremely heavy hearts that we share the loss of our beautiful Natalie this morning. She was a bright light in this world. A queen. An extraordinary mother and wife." Her official Instagram account posted, "It is with extremely heavy hearts that we share the loss of our beautiful Natalie this morning from colon cancer. She was a bright light in this world. A queen. An extraordinary mother and wife. Her diverse career touched so many and she will be loved forever. Naturally, we are grieving and processing this profound loss and we thank you in advance for respecting our privacy at this extremely difficult time."

Natalie Desselle's net worth

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Natalie's total wealth was $500,000. She made her money from appearing in films and TV shows. Apart from the aforementioned films and shows, Natalie also appeared in 'Gas', 'Madea's Big Happy Family' and television movie 'Freaknik: The Musical'.


Natalie's costars posted tributes to the actress with Halle Berry writing on Instagram, "I'm in total shock. Completely heartbroken. Gonna need a minute," while Rapper Bow tweeted, "Sending my love and condolences out to Natalie Desselle family. Had the pleasure of working with her on Tyler Perrys 'Madea Big Happy Family' sending my love." Actress Holly Robinson Peete said, "Just absolutely decimated by this news...Actress Natalie Desselle, a bright shining star passed away this morning. I got to know her when my mom was managing her. She will be so missed...sending out prayers to her children and husband. Rest In Peace, Sweet Girl."

Sending my love and condolences out to Natalie Desselle family. Had the pleasure of working with her on Tyler Perrys “Madea Big Happy Family” sending my love 🕊 ❤️ pic.twitter.com/9pLaVEEJzI

— Bow Wow (@smoss) December 7, 2020

 

Just absolutely decimated by this news...
Actress Natalie Desselle, a bright shining star passed away this morning. I got to know her when my mom was managing her.
She will be so missed...sending out prayers to her children and husband.
💔🙏🏽😢
Rest In Peace, Sweet Girl🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/BsyltHxKRG

— Holly Robinson Peete😷🥰 (@hollyrpeete) December 7, 2020

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