Nicki Aycox, best known for her recurring part on Supernatural and her lead role in the TNT crime-drama Dark Blue, has died. She was 47.
“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,” wrote Aycox’s sister-in-law, Susan Raab Ceklosky, in a Facebook post on Thursday, November 17. “She was definitely a fighter and everyone who knew her loved her.”
As documented on her Instagram page, Aycox had been battling leukemia and undergoing chemotherapy in recent months. In March, the actress shared a video from her hospital bed singing White Snake’s “Here I Go Again,” alongside the caption, “DO NOT attempt to sing 80’s music after taking high doses of chemo. will cause memory loss.”
Born on May 26, 1975, in Hennessey, Oklahoma, Aycox began her acting career with appearances in shows such as 3rd Rock from the Sun, USA High, Boy Meets World, The X-Files, and a recurring role in Providence. And in 2005, she portrayed Private Brenda “Mrs. B” Mitchell on the FX action-war drama Over There.
Her most recognizable role came in 2006 when she starred as recurring antagonist Meg Masters on the hit WB (later CW) series Supernatural. The popular character was a demon who assumed the name of the host she possessed and terrorized the Winchester brothers. Rachel Miner portrayed the character in later seasons.
“Gutted to hear the great #NickiAycox, our first #MegMasters, passed away. Too young,” tweeted Supernatural creator Erik Kripke. “She was a delight & delivered lines like honey & venom. I marvel at how she made a simple word like ‘lackluster’ legendary.”
Gutted to hear the great #NickiAycox, our first #MegMasters, passed away. Too young. She was a delight & delivered lines like honey & venom. I marvel at how she made a simple word like ‘lackluster’ legendary. #RIP #SPN #SPNFamily @JensenAckles @jarpad pic.twitter.com/2xBK9rxs31
— Eric Kripke (@therealKripke) November 20, 2022
“My first Supernatural episode was with Nicki,” wrote Jim Beaver, who played Bobby Singer in the dark fantasy drama. “She was a terrific actress and a delightful colleague. I’m so sad to hear of her death. Sleep well, my friend.”
My first Supernatural episode was with Nicki. She was a terrific actress and a delightful colleague. Im so sad to hear of her death. Sleep well, my friend. https://t.co/l8QqZSBEwz
— Jim Beaver (@jumblejim) November 20, 2022
“Sad news for the Supernatural family. It appears Nicki Aycox (Meg Masters) has moved on to the next dimension,” tweeted Samantha Ferris, who portrayed Ellen Harvelle across nine episodes of Supernatural. “She was the original SPN badass. Safe travels, Nicki. I hear the next stop is fabulous. See you there.”
Sad news for the Supernatural family. It appears Nicki Aycox (Meg Masters) has moved on to the next dimension. She was the original SPN badass 💃🏼. Safe travels, Nicki. I hear the next stop is fabulous. See you there. ❤️ #spnfamily #spn #spnfandom #Supernatural pic.twitter.com/rrdfXa6jKk
— Samantha Ferris (@samanthajferris) November 19, 2022
In addition to her role on Supernatural, Aycox also played Jaimie Allen (an undercover LAPD police officer) in the TNT series Dark Blue and appeared in a number of films, including Jeepers Creepers 2, Perfect Stranger, Tom Cool, Christina, and The Girl on the Train. Her final on-screen role was in the 2014 TV film Dead on Campus.
Check out more tributes to Aycox below.
Very sad to hear this news. She was one of my favorites to write music for in the earliest days of the show. Sending love and healing to her family. https://t.co/CjaKNihq3y
— Christopher Lennertz (@CLennertz) November 21, 2022
Really sad to hear about the passing of Nicki Aycox. She was an essential member of the SPN family and a fantastic villain. She will be greatly missed.
— Antipodes Annie #TheRightOnesWill (@lacuchinaNZ) November 19, 2022
RIP. The lovely, smart, fierce, incredibly talented, #NickiAycox « Meg », passed away yesterday so young 💔. pic.twitter.com/GgDYOvoY13
— ♓️MarieWinchester60♒️ (@mariepop60) November 20, 2022
Christina Rush was one of my least favorite characters in the entire run of Cold Case. Mostly because Nikki Aycox did such a great job making me dislike her. Any time a member of the Cold Case family dies it’s a sad day. RIP Nicki! #NickiAycox #ColdCase pic.twitter.com/rWy4tB02y3
— TeamDannyPino (@TeamDannyPino) November 20, 2022
It is with great sadness that I announce the passing away of SPN’s actress, Nicki Aycox. We will always fondly remember her as the original Meg Masters during the early seasons of Supernatural. Carry On, Nicki, Carry On… #Supernatural #MegMasters #NickiAycox pic.twitter.com/skaUaBioJo
— M. Peil (@waywardgirl222) November 20, 2022
Nicki Aycox you were one of the most beautiful, the most kind and the most badass actors I’ve ever known. Please rest in peace. I’ll miss you 🥺 https://t.co/YzWCDybg9i
— Scarlet Rose 🦄 (@SrushtiOza) November 19, 2022
