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J. Karen Thomas
Born1965
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
DiedMarch 26, 2015 (aged 50)
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
OccupationActress / Singer / Songwriter / Voice Artist
Years active1983–2015
SpouseColette Divine

J. Karen Thomas (1965 – March 26, 2015) was an American actress, singer, and voice artist. Her numerous television credits included her role as Audrey Carlisle on the dramatic television series, Nashville.[1] Other television roles included recurring roles and guest appearances on Drop Dead Diva, The Ellen Show and Criminal Minds.[1] Thomas' cinematic credits included The Identical (2014), Captive (2015), and a co-starring role in the 2014 film, Boulevard, which was shot in her native Nashville, opposite Robin Williams.[1]

Thomas was born in Nashville, Tennessee, and graduated from Memphis State University, now known as the University of Memphis.[1] During the mid to late 80's, she was the midday DJ at popular Nashville radio station WYHY, Y107 (now WRVW, 107.5 The River). She was a valuable member the Nashville theater community. In 2013, Thomas won the Circle Award for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Shug Avery in The Color Purple.[1] She also released two albums during her career.[1]

J. Karen Thomas was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in January 2015. Thomas died from the disease on March 26, 2015, at the age of 50.[1] She is survived by her partner of 18 years, Colette Divine.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Pagetta, Joe (2015-03-26). "Nashville-based actress and singer J. Karen Thomas Dies at 50". NowPlayingNashville.com. Archived from the original on 2015-04-03. Retrieved 2015-04-20.
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