Obituary of S. Epatha Merkerson

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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 December 13th, 2025 (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:
    • 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 ActressFilm 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.

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2025-04-02 10:58:31
Author: Tucker
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