Tiffini Hale was known for her time on Disney’s “The All New Mickey Mouse Club.” The 46-year-old passed away on Christmas Day 2021 after suffering cardiac arrest and falling into a long coma.

The actress was featured on “The Mickey Mouse Club” from 1989 to 1995, alongside big names like Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Justin Timberlake, Ryan Gosling, and Keri Russell. Hale was part of the original cast of the show. She also became a member of the Disney-created pop music group, “The Party,” the first band signed to Disney’s Hollywood Records label.

Her work in television ended in 1995.

Her death was confirmed by her former bandmates in The Party – Deedee Magno, Chase Hampton, Jeune Pierre, and Damon Pampolina.

They posted a tribute to Hale on the group’s Facebook page. They wrote:

“It is with the heaviest of broken hearts that we share the sad news of the passing of our beloved sister, Tiffini Talia Hale.”

“Early this month, she suffered a cardiac arrest that resulted in her being left in a coma. After many prayers and with her family by her side, our dearest Tiff took her last breath Christmas morning. She is now resting peacefully. Tiffini’s family has kindly asked that their privacy be respected as they take this time to grieve. Tiffini’s mother Nancy and sister Tanya send their love to all, as well as many thanks for such kind support through the years.”

They added:
“We want to thank all of you for the love and well wishes you have expressed for our dear Tiffini… Her beauty, talent, style, and fun-loving spirit will forever live in our hearts and memories.”

On a Facebook post, Chasen Hampton shared old photos that he shared with Hale with this caption:

“The wish of most young girls in the ’90s was to be as sweet, as cool, as talented and gorgeous as Tiffini Hale. Part of her magic was that she never knew how incredible she truly was. She was humble, she was thoughtful and kind. She was playful and so funny. An incredible singer, character & dramatic actress, and when the music hit her dancing skills to me we’re unmatched by any female pop star since! She was an absolutely amazing performer & I’m so so honored to [have] had her in my life.”

He also shared on the post how they met and how honored he is to have had her in his life.

He adds:
“We grew up together during the some of the best years of our lives. Eventually her and I got asked back to the MMC as Co-Hosts. It was such a beautiful experience as we got even closer during this time and after living back in Los Angeles.

“I’m so incredibly torn to know I will never be able to hug her tight again…I know we all are.. I Miss You Terribly!”

Since 1991, Hale became a regular on “The All New Mickey Mouse Club.” She also made a handful of guest appearances from 1993 until 1995. And before leaving the series, Hale, along with fellow “MMC” stars Magno, Hampton, Pierre, and Pampolina, was chosen to be a part of The Party.

The Party released several albums and scored its biggest hit with a 1991 cover of the Dokken song “In My Dreams.”

The band reunited without Hale in 2013 and 2019