DuShon Monique Brown Dead - 'Chicago Fire' Actress Dies at 49

DuShon Monique Brown has sadly passed away at the age of 49, according to TMZ.

The Chicago Fire actress died after suffering an apparent heart attack on Friday (March 23) at her home in Chicago, Ill.

DuShon reportedly admitted herself to a the hospital earlier this week after suffering chest pains, but went through tests but was released a short time later.

Then, on Friday, DuShon suffered some type of cardiac episode.

DuShon has been on Chicago Fire since the show began in 2012, where she played Connie, the assistant to Chief Boden.

Our thoughts are with DuShon‘s family during this difficult time.