Cassi Davis, the acclaimed actor familiar for her portrayals in “Tyler Perry’s House of Payne” and its spinoff, “The Paynes,” is very much alive and well, as confirmed by Tyler Perry himself.
The rumor of her death at the age of 58 due to lung cancer was categorically debunked by Perry in an Instagram post on February 20, where he shared a headline announcing her supposed death with the words “This is a lie” emblazoned over it.
Perry stated that his frustration over the false news, highlighting the pain it caused to both Davis and her millions of fans.
He said that he had received condolences from many well-wishers, but upon speaking to Davis, she assured him that she was very much alive.
The actor Palmer Williams Jr., who also starred in “Tyler Perry’s House of Payne,” further refuted the reports of Davis’ passing in an Instagram post, emphasizing that she is indeed alive and well.
Cassi Davis has been an integral part of Tyler Perry’s projects, most notably character Ella and Aunt Bam in several “Madea” productions. She continues to thrive and is eagerly awaiting her next season of “House of Payne.”