There, she studied with Lloyd Richards and joined the Negro Ensemble Company.
Alice was inducted into American Theatre Hall of Fame in 2000, perEntertainment Weekly.
A cause of death has not been revealed.
Once news hit, some of Hollywood’s biggest stars took to social media to express their condolences.
“RIP Mary Alice…the original Rose Maxson.
You were one of the greatest actresses of all time!!
Thank you for the work, inspiration and thank you for Rose.
“You will not be forgotten Ms. Mary Alice.
“posted"Orange is the New Black” star Danielle Brooks.
An amazing role model and certainly one of our absolute best.”
