Cause of Death Revealed for TV Actress Found Dead at 49

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Actress DuShon Monique Brown, who appeared on ‘Chicago Fire’ passed away in March shortly after being admitted to the hospital. Her cause of death was recently revealed on Thursday, May 31.

Cook County medical examiner’s office said the star died from a blood infection from an unknown source. Unfortunately, the infection led to the onset of sepsis, which is when the body’s immune system goes into overdrive and attacks foreign as well as healthy cells. Hypertensive cardiovascular disease and obesity were contributing factors, reported SFGate, citing the medical examiner.