Garcelle Beauvais announced the death of her sister, Carole, on June 23, 2026. The actress, producer, author, and former fashion model shared a heartfelt tribute to her sibling on social media, remembering their close bond and the laughter they shared.
"My beautiful sister Carole I will miss you so much! I will always remember times where we would laugh so hard it hurts! Whenever I said I love you you would reply I love you more!" Beauvais wrote in her tribute. She also recalled Carole's support when her twins were born, noting, "I’ll never forget how you showed up when I had the twins and you would sleep in the nursery just so you could help And how much you loved Oliver."
Beauvais expressed hope that Carole was now reunited with their late mother, Marie Claire. "Hope you’re with mom now and the two of you are laughing RIP," she posted.
Garcelle Beauvais' son, Oliver Saunders, also paid tribute to his aunt, writing, "Love you Forever Forever Forever Tati Carol! Thank you for all the amazing memories."
The cause of Carole Beauvais' death was not revealed in the announcement. SOURCE1
Beauvais, a Haitian-American personality, was a cast member on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills from 2020 to 2025. She was the first African-American cast member on the Bravo series. She departed the show in its 14th season, stating that she wanted to focus on her family and that her time on the show had taken a toll on her spirit. SOURCE1
She previously immigrated to the United States from Haiti with her mother and sisters at the age of seven. Beauvais has often spoken about how her upbringing shaped her, emphasizing gratitude and the importance of giving back. SOURCE1
Beauvais gained wider recognition for her roles in television shows such as The Jamie Foxx Show and NYPD Blue, as well as the film series Coming to America.