Denise Dowse, the star of 'Beverly Hills, 90210' fell into a coma, PageSix reports.

Now the artist is in the hospital in an unconscious state, caused, according to her relatives, by an acute form of meningitis. It is not known at what point Dowse was diagnosed with the condition. Reportedly, medics do not know when the celebrity will be able to regain consciousness and make a full recovery.

"We are hopeful that she will come out of this soon." But for now she “is still in a coma.” “Her doctors do not know when she will come out of the coma.” Denise is “a vibrant actor and director that should have many years ahead of her,” her sister concluded. “Thoughts, prayers and support are greatly appreciated.”

In addition to her participation in the series 'Beverly Hills, 90210,' Dowse has also starred in such projects as 'Criminal Minds,' 'Grey's Anatomy,' 'House,' 'Bones' and many others.

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