Obituary of S. Epatha Merkerson

S. Epatha Merkerson

S. Epatha Merkerson (born November 28th, 1952 in Saginaw, Michigan) was an TV Actress who was best known for playing Lieutenant Anita Van Buren on the American TV police drama series "Law & Order". Epatha died on January 29th, 2026 (TBV) and her death was possibly because of an allergic reaction to a cloud of killer bees. She was 73 years old.

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S. Epatha Merkerson Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: Merkerson, Sharon
Common Name: S. Epatha Merkerson
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Saginaw, Michigan, United States
Birth Date: November 28, 1952
Age: 73
Also Known As: Sharon Merkerson
Occupations:
- TV Actress
- Film Actress
Active Years: 1976-Present

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Chips Ahoy! Chocolate Chip Cookies
Favorite Color: White
Favorite Scent: Armani Code
Favorite Actor: Gary Cooper

Sharon's Family Tree

Birth Name: Sharon Epatha Merkerson
Father:
Mother: Ann Merkerson
Brother(s):

Barrie Merkerson
Zephry Merkerson

Sister(s):

Linda Merkerson
Debbie Merkerson-Gooch

Spouse/Partner:

Toussaint Louverture Jones, Jr. (married 20 March 1994-divorced 14 February 2006)

Death Notice:

Date: Still Alive
Place: Unknown
Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

TV Actress Film Actress American Born on November 28th Born in 1952 Born in Michigan

Quotable Quotes:

"My dad said he had a teacher named Epatha who was influential in keeping him in school. But my mother said it was an old girlfriend of his. So that's why she stuck in the Sharon Epatha. That's what the "S" stands for. Everyone knows now because some numbskull I went to high school with decided to put it on the Internet." (IMDB)

"Sharon was an American author and journalist who was known for her work in the New York Times and Newsweek. (V)"

"When Sharon Merkerson was young and healthy she said she will never forget what she did for our country. I also mourn the loss of her beautiful soul. (V)"

"Mrs. Merkerson lived a fulfilling life as an actress and humanitarian, leaving behind a legacy of inspiring performances and impactful contributions to society. (V)"

Is Ms. Sharon Merkerson still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has not passed away.