Miss Minnie of Atlanta dies in hit-and-run

Little Women: Atlanta Star Ashley “Ms Minnie” Ross has died after being involved in a hit-and-run.

The reality TV star, aged just 34, was fatally injured when the car she was in collided with another vehicle on Sunday evening.

Her management company in a statement on its official Instagram account: “It is with deep sadness that we confirm on behalf of the family of Ashley Ross aka “Miss Minnie” of Little Women of Atlanta succumbed to his injuries following a tragic hit-and-run car accident today at the age of 34.

“The family respectfully requests privacy as they navigate this very difficult time.”

Her publicist, Liz Dixon, told People that Ross was seriously injured in a crash in Atlanta around 11 p.m. Sunday. She died the next day at Grady Memorial Hospital around 10:30 p.m.

She is survived by her mother Tammy Jackson, her aunt Veronica Deloney, her uncle John Deloney and her grandmother Rose Deloney.

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A representative for Little Women: Atlanta She said in a statement: “She was the most beautiful, kind, generous human being. She was adored by the cast and crew because she always wore her heart on her sleeve. There was nothing she would do for those she loved.”

Her co-star Amanda Salanis paid tribute to Ross on social media, writing: “As I write this I am in tears I can’t believe it my Minnie!!!! Why did they take you away from us!!!! WHY!!!!! It always seems like we have all the time in the world, only to realize how fleeting it really is. I wish we had more time to do and say the things we saved for later that are gone with you.”

“I promise to keep you alive in my memories and be there for your mom and aunt. You were more than our best friend, you were our big sister and you still are!!! I still can’t believe this guy, why man why!!!!, I love you so much!!!! My heart is broken. Rest in peace my love.”

Ross rose to fame on the Lifetime reality TV show Little Women: Atlantawhich was launched in 2016, a spin-off of Little Women: THE, The series follows the lives of women with dwarfism. Its sixth season is set to air this year.