“Supernatural” actress Nicki Aycox has died at the age of 47

Actress Nicki Aycox, who starred in the TV series Supernatural, has died at the age of 47. The actress’ sister-in-law, Susan Raab Ceklosky, confirmed her death in a Facebook post on Thursday.

“My beautiful, smart, fierce, incredibly talented and loving sister-in-law Nicki Aycox Raab passed away yesterday with my brother Matt Raab by her side,” the family wrote. “Nicki and Matt had a wonderful life together in California. She was definitely a fighter and everyone who knew her loved her.”

The post did not reveal Aycox’s cause of death, however the actress did reveal that she had been diagnosed with leukemia in an Instagram post in March 2021.

“I became very ill thinking I had Covid in January and February. Well things came to a head,” the TV star wrote alongside a photo of her in hospital with her head shaved. “I ended up in a hospital where Lukemeia was diagnosed.”

She added: “I want everyone to know that I’m doing incredibly well and fighting through the chemo. I’ll update with a better picture of myself and talk about staying positive through the worst of times. Take care everyone! I’ll come back better, stronger and smarter!”

In her most recent Instagram post on March 25, Aycox uploaded a video of her singing the Whitesnake song “Here I Go Again” from her hospital bed.

“DO NOT try to sing 80’s music after taking high doses of chemotherapy,” the caption read. “Will lead to memory loss. I literally didn’t get a line right.”

Born on May 26, 1975 in Hennessey, Oklahoma, Aycox is perhaps best known for starring in the dark fantasy television drama Supernatural from 2006 to 2008 as Meg Masters, a college student who was born by possessed by a follower of Lucifer.

She has also had roles in Cold Case, Law & Order, Dark Blue, Dark Angel, Ally McBeal, The X-Files and Boy Meets World.

Aycox has also appeared in a number of films including Perfect Stranger, Jeepers Creepers 2, Perfect Stranger and The Girl On The Train. Her last acting credit was the 2014 film Dead on Campus, in which she played the role of Danielle Williams.

The TV industry was devastated by her loss. Eric Kripke, creator of “Supernatural” and “The Boys,” mourned Aycox passes TwitterWrite:

“I’m disappointed to hear that the amazing #NickiAycox, our first #MegMasters, has passed away. Too young.”

“She was a delight and delivered lines like Honey and Poison,” he added. “I marvel at how she turned a simple word like ‘lackluster’ into something legendary.”