Hooks was born April 23, 1957, in Decatur, Ga. She studied at the University of West Florida in Pensacola before starting her acting career. (LATimes)

Hooks was part of the "SNL" cast that included Chris Farley, Mike Myers, Phil Hartman, Dana Carvey and Dennis Miller. She was known for her impressions of Sinead O'Connor and Hillary Clinton. (TMZ)

TMZ reported that Hooks died after suffering a “serious illness.”

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After “SNL,” Hook had recurring roles on “Designing Women” and “3rd Rock from the Sun.”

She also had a recurring role on "The Simpsons" as the voice of Manjula Nahasapeemapetilon. (TV.yahoo.com)

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