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This Throwback of Samira Wiley and Danielle Brooks Will Break Your Heart

Danielle Brooks shares the ultimate throwback pic of last moments on set with OITNB character Poussey Washington. (Samira Wiley - and Poussey - you will be missed!)
This Throwback of Samira Wiley and Danielle Brooks Will Break Your Heart
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By Sydney Scott · Updated October 27, 2020

SPOILERS AHEAD!

By now most of you know that Samira Wiley’s Orange Is The New Black character Poussey Washington died in the penultimate episode of season four. Wiley, and her character, were fan favorites, and the friendship between Poussey and Danielle Brooks’ character Taystee was a highlight of the show.

Yesterday, Brooks shared a photo of Taystee and Poussey’s last moment together that will make your eyes immediately fill with tears. “Our last moment together from season 4! Love this one to the moon and back! @oitnb #poussey #taystee #taysteetuesday,” Brooks tweeted. 

Samira Wiley on the Shocking Fourth Season of ‘OITNB’

Our last moment together from season 4! Love this one to the moon and back! @oitnb #poussey #taystee #taysteetuesday pic.twitter.com/IfMinS4hfU

— Danielle Brooks (@thedanieb) July 5, 2016

Ugh, this is too soon!

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