DuShon Monique Brown

DuShon Monique Brown (November 30, 1968 – March 23, 2018) was an American actress known for her performances as Nurse Katie Welch on the Fox series Prison Break and Connie in the NBC series Chicago Fire from 2012 until her death in 2018.

Early life and education Brown was born in Chicago on November 30, 1968, to Zachary M. Brown and Liz Colburn. She was a graduate of Whitney M. Young Magnet High School and Governors State University, with a master's degree in school counseling. Brown previously worked at Chicago's South Shore International College Preparatory High School as the guidance counselor, and at Kenwood Academy High School as a crisis counselor and drama instructor.

Career Early career Brown was active in theater in her hometown for many years. Her first performance on television was 2003's made-for-TV movie Skin Complex. She was asked how she would feel about a spinoff called Chicago Ed or Chicago Shelter by reporter Andrew Crist, who noted Brown's master's degree in counseling and background in social work; Brown replied, "I’m there! If they pull that show out, I will be an actor and a consultant! Trust me." She was in 2015's Unexpected. She had one brother and two sisters: Zachary Brown Jr., Zaire King, and Jamyra Siek. She died at St. James Olympia Fields Hospital on March 23, 2018. The Cook County coroner scheduled an autopsy on March 24, 2018. On May 31, 2018, the Cook County Medical examiner confirmed the death was the result of sepsis of an unknown etiology.

Filmography

Film Year Title Role Notes 2011 The Dilemma Weiner Circle Worker 2012 One Small Hitch Unflappable Nurse Romantic comedy film directed by John Burgess and written by Dode B. Levenson 2015 Unexpected Principal Clements A Light Beneath Their Feet Cindy Drama film directed by Valerie Weiss 2017 Surprise Me! Shirley

Television Year Title Role Notes 2003 Skin Complex Laurie Made-for-TV-movie directed by Jim Friedman and Brad Pruitt 2005–07 Prison Break Katie Welch Recurring (season 1), guest (season 2) 2012–18 Chicago Fire Connie Recurring 2012 Boss Large Inmate Episodes: 2017 Electric Dreams Peace Sergeant Episode: "Kill All Others" Public Housing Unit Commander Roberta Made-for-TV-movie directed by Daniel Willis

Theatre Venue Title Role Notes Pegasus Players Theatre For Her as a Piano Mutha Ku/Dirk September 30 – November 1, 2015 Chicago Dramatists Hope VI Queenie 2009 Piven Theatre Workshop Because They Have No Words Actor 3 and Others Victory Gardens Theater Shoes Miss Viola Lookingglass Theatre Company Summertime Barbara/Violinist Chicago Theatre Love Child Miss Fanny Goodman Theatre The Amen Corner Ensemble MPAACT Christ T Maximillian Steppenwolf Theatre Company Division Street: America Louise/Lois Apple Tree Theatre Once on this Island Mama Euralie Chicago Theatre Journal of Ordinary Thought Actress #2 Train is Comin Maggie Porter Shakin' the mess Outta Misery Miss Corrine Steppenwolf Theatre Company Our Town Stage Manager Lifeline Theatre Praying for Sheetrock Mary/Belle/Louise ETA Creative Arts Foundation This Far By Faith Viola Benson