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Actress Yvette Wilson died Thursday after losing her battle with stage 4 cervical cancer, according to multiple reports. She was 48. Your email will be shared with newsone.com and subject to its, Marvin Gaye, Social Consciousness: Struggle Continues, Happy Birthday: A Look Into The Legacy Of Ray Charles. ", Also weighing in was Jamie Foxx, who said, "God bless u Yvette Wilson. In April, a study presented at the American Association for Cancer Research conference in Chicago offered a possible explanation for this disparity -- that black women have more trouble clearing HPV, the virus that causes the disease. We collect and tell stories of people from all around the world. Comic and actress Yvette Wilson, one of the stars of the 1990s UPN sitcom "Moesha," died on Thursday at the age of 48 after a battle with cervical cancer. Judge continues to block Mississippi abortion law, Steve McNair Jr. to sign with Texas school, The president opens an election-year debate on the role of government, drawing contrasts with Republicans on taxes for the wealthy and mortgage refinancing. Yvette Renee Wilson (March 6, 1964 - June 14, 2012) was an American comedienne and actress. []. Monique Yvette. As previously reported by NewsOne.com, Wilson was. I aint getting on the floor!, Legendary State Legislator Representative Alyce Griffin Clarke, Mississippi House Bill 1020 brazenly resurrects Jim Crow sizzling racial oppression: Mississippi is still burning, U.S. In the show, Andell is portrayed as a late-30s woman who is attending college with her daughter Kim (played by Countess Vaughn). Comic and actress Yvette Wilson, one of the stars of the 1990s UPN sitcom "Moesha," died on Thursday at the age of 48 after a battle with cervical cancer. See Photos. "But that's just the way I feel about it. Her big break came with Thea, a short-lived sitcom from 1993 to 1994. Reminding Roman of this, Mo'Nique acknowledged she wouldn't "feel good" rebooting without her co-star. Everyone talked about how helpful Yvette was. "It is with a heavy heart that I can verify that Yvette passed away last evening after a lengthy and hard battle," he wrote. On Independence Day, they paid homage to Yvette, by turning her funeral into a memorial party, per her instructions. She was 48 years old. | Source: Getty Images. She was also known to be a giver, which is why it took some extreme convincing for Yvette to finally accept the Go Fund Me account her loved ones set up for her health costs: She attended until she could not. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; In fact, the last time she visited was for her mothers big birthday bash held in the state five years ago. followed by her husband in the 1990s. She's very close to her niece and to her little cousin Boston, who recently celebrated her 6th birthday, as seen on Countess's Instagram account. However, sadness was not what the actress/comedienne wanted surrounding her departure, her mother Thelma Randall McDonald told The Mississippi Link via telephone from her Las Vegas home. Before she started her career in the entertainment business, Wilson attended San Jose State University and majored in communications. It was held at the place where she first started out in comedy, cousin Rose Berry of Jackson told The Mississippi Link. She did not want a lot of people to know that she was ill, she said. One of the actress cousins described the party as so nice, so lively as there was a picture of Wilson on each table. In an interview that her mother, Thelma, had with Mississippi Link, she admitted that her daughter prepared everyone for her passing by leaving specific instructions, including that she didnt want a funeral but a party. Lady Olwen was a prominent Witch and member of Wicca founder Gerald Gardner's inner . [citation needed]. The series stars Mo'Nique, Countess Vaughn, Mari Morrow, Jenna von O, Ken L., Yvette Wilson and Dorien Wilson. The findings, researchers say, underscore the importance of the HPV vaccine for black women, as well as adhering to Pap screening guidelines. Yvette Wilson and the cast of "The Parkers" on November 17, 2003 in Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images. Wilson's cancer returned recently after several years in remission, said Jeffrey Pittle. Wilson died on June 14, 2012, aged 48.[3][4][5]. In 1991 she was a contestant on the game show Supermarket Sweep. Since then, a number of shows from that era have returned to TV from The Rugrats and Charmed to Roseanne and Sex and the City. During Independence Day weekend, June 30, at 4 p.m., the memorial party was held with roughly 300 people packed into the Regency West in the Crenshaw District of Los Angeles. Many of us remember comedic actress, Yvette Wilson, for her role as Andell, on the90s sitcom, Moesha, or either from her brief, but crazy funny scene in Friday, when she played Chris Tuckers blind date who looked like Janet Jackson. Yvette had several other roles through her time here as well, but what some may not know is thatYvette passed away at the very young age of 48. Yvette Rene Wilson (March 6, 1964 - June 14, 2012) was an American comedian and actress. To date, the site had raised $13,599 of the $25,000 they were seeking or 54 percent. Copyright @ 2023, The Mississippi Link - Site Designed by No Regret Media, Mike Epsy: Statment of Candidacy for United States Senate, KATRINA: Jordan family reflects on unforgettable experience, Remembering Katrina: I didnt plan to evacuate, Amber Alert: Two year old Myra Lewis is missing, Cover Mississippi, kickoff campaign launches this Friday at Metro Mall, Mississippi Link Exclusive: Sgt. As previously reported by NewsOne.com, Wilson was suffering with Stage 4 cervical cancer and was in dire need of funds in order to pay her mounting medical bills. "One time, she did not want her friend Jamie [Foxx] or anyone to know which hospital she was in, but he found her." AmoMama creates engaging, meaningful content for women. After battling cervical cancer, Wilson died in June 2012 at 48, per The Hollywood Reporter. According to her family revealed to The Mississippi Link, Yvette had surprisingly planned her entire funeral, including the party menu!She told her fam exactly how she wanted it to be and the vibe she wanted people to be on as they mourned her. Whats most touching is that one last time, Yvette Wilson unselfishly wanted to bring joy to others, even in death, by planning her own funeral and morphing it into a party. June 15, 2012 / 1:53 PM / CBS News. She had appeared in many comedy films such as House Party 3, Friday . Sign Up. Our collaboration with the NNPA has been successful, said Susan Whiting, vice chair of Nielsen, a premier global information and measurement company. When Nikki Parker found out that she was pregnant with her daughter Kim, she had no choice but to drop out of high school and raise her daughter. | Source: Getty Images. Heres a look at the rest of the cast members after the show ended. She is remembered by many for the smiles she put on people's faces through her shows, lighting up the stage when she first appeared on Russell Simmons' "Def Comedy Jam." Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories! She attended until she could not. Like our content? As previously reported by NewsOne.com, Wilson is the fifth tragedy that has occurred from the Moesha show. In 1995, she got the most important role of her career: Andell Wilkerson, a supporting character on the sitcom Moesha, which starred one of her castmates from Thea, R&B singer Brandy Norwood. [citation needed], Wilson first entered comedy when she lost a bet and had to perform as a stand-up comedian at a friend's club. The celebration was coordinated with the help of Wilsons best friend since third-grade, Eileen of Texas and Wilsons first manager/producer Marcus King. She had just told me about three weeks before she died: Im going to the family reunion with you, mama. Wilson loved the family gatherings in Mississippi. Jenna Von Oy starred in Blossom (1990) and A Goofy Movie (1995) before appearing in The Parkers nine years after. One of the most respected young entertainers around, actress/musician Kiersey Clemons has quickly become known for her versatility as well as her captivating screen presence. About 300 people flocked to the Regency West located in the Crenshaw District of Los Angeles, the place where she started out in comedy. Read about our approach to external linking. Her co-star Shar Jackson also posted on Twitter, announcing to her fans that God chose to take her "sister" home. Aside from her children, there are other kids in Countess Vaughn's life. "Yvette has experienced kidney failure, kidney transplants and cervical cancer, among other things," the site reads. Rest on Yvette, your legacy is living on after a job well done. Congressman James Clyburn speaks at New Bethel AME Church in Jackson Mens Day theme: Prepring Leaders for Today and Tomorrow, Civil Rights legends honored at New Hope Baptist Churchs 12th Annual Back in the Day Black History Celebration, Obama delivers a confrontational State of the Union address, Nielsen Study: black media more relevant to black consumers. Wilson's co-star Shar Jackson announced the news via Twitter last night, following requests for prayers for her "sister and best friend.". Yvettes mother revealed this: Yvette had prepared us for this. One time, she did not want her friend Jamie [Foxx] or anyone to know which hospital she was in, but he found her. She said Wilson was concerned about how she looked, but she kept working and pushing forward. Wilson, who started as a stand-up comedian, is also known for roles in the movies "House Party 2" (1991), "House Party 3" (1994) and . At an early age, Countess Vaughn became a singer and joined the Star Search Junior Vocalist Champion. The American sitcom aired from 1999 until 2004 and featured MoNique as Nikki Parker and Countess Vaughn as Kim Parker. Yvette Monique Montallana. Yvette Wilson Life is short, so cherish yours.". Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric', The people who want you to believe the Ukraine war is fake, What we've learned from Alex Murdaugh murder trial. Yvette Wilson attended an event in Beverly Hills in 2004. Did You Know? She was one of seven Mississippi relatives attending the event. Wilson, who played Andell Wilkerson, the owner of neighborhood hang spot the Den on the sitcom starring singer Brandy, went on to play that same role on the "Moesha" spin-off "The Parkers. Her big break came in 1993 on the short-lived ABC sitcom "Thea.". #TheParkersOnNetflix https://t.co/MqCP3pNEX1, Brandy Gives An Update On the Status of the Moesha Reboot. Wilsons death has also been confirmed on her Wikipedia page. It was a big hit for the now-defunct UPN, spending five hilarious seasons on the air before its 2004 conclusion. [citation needed] She was known for her role as Andell Wilkerson, the shopkeeper of the local hangout on the UPN sitcom Moesha (1996-2001); and restaurant owner and Nikki's (played by Mo'Nique) best friend on its spinoff The Parkers (1999-2004). The fundraiser ended June 9, 2012. She will live on through her awesome body of work. Early life edit Before she started her career in the entertainment business, Wilson attended San Jose State University and majored in communications. Family of the actress/comedian described her as a woman who was fiercely independent and always made a way out of no way. YVETTE WILSON. They fulfilled her last wish after the party, which was for her body to be cremated. Yvette went on to land more on screen roles including Def Comedy Jam, the films House Party 3 and Poetic . Part of HuffPost Black Voices. Von Oy, an accomplished country singer, married Brad Bratcher in 2010, whom she has two children with, Gray and Marlowe. She still wanted to help people. Tears in my eyes. "She was a fighter to the end, and her talent, humour and amazing friendship will be sorely missed. Yvette Wilson. Starring MoNique and Countess Vaughn, the sitcom followed a single mother and her daughter as they worked to create a better life while balancing everyday struggles. Video, Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. "Her cancer has come back after an extended retreat, and doctors are saying it's very aggressive this time out.". We met and took pictures with so many of the celebrities who knew Yvette.. A friend, Jeffrey Pittle, created a website for people to donate money to help with her medical bills and help with transportation costs. As time passes, the mother and daughter share a bond and learn from and about each other as roommates and students. Aside from having cancer, she also suffered from kidney failure. Everyone talked about how helpful Yvette was. It was so nice, so lively. All Rights Reserved. Monique Yvette. Wilson died from cervical cancer at the age of 48. Fans and former cast mates have taken to Twitter to mourn the loss of actress Yvette Wilson who played the role of Andell Wilkerson on UPN's "Moesha" and its spinoff, "The Parkers.". Since the show, Wilson has worked in real estate and recorded a label with Fat Daddy Records. Mo'Nique and Yvette Wilson in The Parkers (1999) People Mo'Nique, Yvette Wilson. Wilson spent several years in remission before her cancer returned. AmoMama creates engaging, meaningful content for women. US Govt Found Guilty In Conspiracy To Assassinate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. struck and killed a woman with her vehicle. She was 48. . She was introduced in the show's first episode that aired on August 30, 1999. Find your friends on Facebook. Comic who also appeared in the spin-off 'The Parkers' died of cervical cancer. The upcoming family reunion is scheduled for Labor Day weekend, Sept. 1, in Holmes County, Miss. In 2009, she starred in the independent film Precious, which won her an Academy Award for Best Actress along with over 30 awards that include a Golden Globe, BAFTA, New York Film Critics Circle Award, and many more. Cousin Clara Ware, also of Cruger, Miss. Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Sign up for NewsOne's email newsletter! Mac, who had the recurring role of Uncle Mitchell and was Andells boyfriend, died in 2008 from complications of pneumonia. Her provocative commentary explores the intersections of race, social justice, religion, feminism, politics and pop culture. But thats just the way I feel about it. Your mother or sister had cervical cancer. She was loved by those on set and was always referred to as always smiling and full of life. In 1991 she was a contestant on the game show Supermarket Sweep. She parlayed that into a co-starring role alongside Mo'Nique on "The Parkers.". After The Parkers ended, she went on to appear in shows like HBO's Def Comedy Jam and Fox Network shows. Countess Vaughn attends the premiere party for TV One's 'Hollywood Divas.' (CBS News) Actress . By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. The ever-popular Hakeem, Moeshas sidekick who wasplayed by Lamont Bentley, was killed in a car crash more than 6 years ago. We collect and tell stories of people from all around the world. WASHINGTON (NNPA) Companies that fail to advertise with black media are missing an opportunity to effectively reach nearly 43 million African Americans whose $967 billion annual buying power is projected to exceed $1 trillion in three years, according to the new study released by Nielsen and the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA). target_type: 'mix' She had appeared in many comedy films such as House Party 3, Friday . However, Jamie still showed up for his dear friend in her last days: She did not want a lot of people to know that she was ill, she said. One of Yvettes good friends was Jamie Foxx, whom according to her family, she wanted to hide her illness from. She had appeared in many comedy films such as House Party 3, Friday, and on Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam. A close friend said Wilson - who also appeared in the TV series The Parkers and the . A number of other actors/comedians also praised Wilson and offered condolences, including Cedric the Entertainer, Loni Love, Marlon Wayans and Roots drummer ?uestlove. Reminding Roman of the death of Yvette Wilson, MoNique said she wouldnt feel good doing the show without her. Oh my goodness, so that is whats on my to-do list Ive already apologized for my behavior. MTV, EMA and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. When he returned, Lawson appeared and produced Malibus Most Wanted, Benjamin Troubles, Jade Confessions, and Steppin: The Movie., Dorien Wilson is an actor and producer most known for The Parkers, Dream On, In the Cut, and You Got Served., He also starred in the play His Double Life: Breaking the Silence, which he said, is a story about secrets, acceptance, family, and life., Like her co-star MoNique, Yvette Wilson started her career as a stand=up comedian with the comedy club circuit before getting a role in the short-lived show Thea., She later appeared in Def Comedy Jam, House Party 3, and Poetic Justice, yet her most remembered role remains to be in The Parkers.. My sister was so glad to see us. Yvette Wilson Moesha mo nique celebrity r i p brandy. Wilsons sister Rosalind Burns had also coordinated, with the help of a friend, a collage of pictures of Wilson to display at the celebration.Berry, who has been told she resembles her Hollywood cousin, said one lady came up to her, hugged her and said, Forgive me for starring, but Yvettes spirit is here in this room. Star Brandy Norwood struck and killed a woman with her vehicle. I wouldnt feel good about it if Andell wasnt walking through the door. VideoRescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip, Ukraine war casts shadow over India's G20 ambitions, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Yvette Rene Wilson (March 6, 1964 - June 14, 2012) was an American comedian and actress. Countess has appeared in the reality shows Celebrity Fit Club 3," MTV's "Celebrity Rap Superstar," and "Hollywood Divas." Pittle made the announcement on a website he had set up to raise funds for Wilson's treatment. Dubbing it the "Yvette Wilson CANCER SUCKS FUND," the site had raised nearly 30 percent of its $50,000 goal at the time of her death. She Planned Her Own Funeral and Died at Just 48 By Edduin Carvajal Sep 01, 2021 04:19 A.M. Yvette Wilson, the comedian and actress best known as Andell Wilkerson in "Moesha," died of cervical cancer aged 48, and she decided to plan her own funeral prior to her passing. Tears in my eyes. Advertisement In addition, Wilson also had a minor role in the 1995 comedy movie Friday as Smokey's blind date and appeared in films such as Poetic Justice, starring Janet Jackson, and the film parody Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood. Her age is never explicitly stated in the show but . Although Countess leads a rather private life, sometimes she shares pics of her kids, and fans can't stop gushing about the resemblance they hold to the actress. She went so far as to plan the party's menu. Her mother said Wilson had been sick a long time with other health conditions as well, but the cancer is what impacted her most. Station master arrested after dozens killed in Greece train crash, Survivors describe 'nightmarish seconds' as trains crashed, Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash. Wilson, 48, reportedly lost her battle with cervical cancer and kidney disease on Thursday, following a desperate plea last month for funds to cover her mounting medical bills. Her family honored Yvettes wishes. Her last acting credit to date was in the 2017 film "The White Sistas. But what about The Parkers? She was only 48 years old. I wanna thank all my tweeties for their prayers but god has chosen to take my sister Yvette home. Copyright 2023 Interactive One, LLC. Yvette had prepared us for this. iloveoldschoolmusic.com. According to 2008 figures by the CDC, African-American women are more likely to die from cervical cancer than any other group, despite coming in second, to Hispanic women, in overall incidence. Her mother said Wilson had been sick a long time with other health conditions as well, but the cancer is what impacted her most. Then she would watch the services on television, her mother explained. "But that's just the way I feel about it. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. Now that Kim is an adult and can take care of herself, Nikki decides to go to Santa Monica College, the same as her daughter, which leaves the teen horrified. []. Yvette Monique Ebanda Ossomba. They told her, you are always helping others; let people help you now. That was the only way she gave in to them. She still wanted to help people. Log In. I wouldn't feel good about it if. See Photos. Wilson's Andell character was the owner of The Den, a local teen hot spot on the show. On June 30, two weeks after Wilson's passing, the party was held. Prior to Yvettes passing, her loved ones set up a GoFundMe page to raise funds for her treatments and to cover her mounting medical bills. Merlin Santana, who played Moeshasfirst boyfriend, Ohaji, was only 26 years young when he was shot dead in California as he sat in the passenger seat of a car. In 2003, Vaughn welcomed her first child, Jaylen James, and six years later welcomed her second child, Aniyah, who is the vivid image of Countess when she was young. Wilson portrayed Andell Wilkerson, owner of the popular hangout The Den on Moesha. LIKE Us On Facebook! By using his State of the Union speech to draw sharp contrasts [], The Flatliners Interview with Kam Williams Alive and Kiersey! Stories that matter delivered to your inbox, African-American women are more likely to die from cervical cancer, black women have more trouble clearing HPV, website set up to aid Wilson with her cancer treatment. Even though the most common feeling when someone dies is sadness, Wilson didnt want that for her friends and relatives. RELATED: Remembering Yvette Wilson [VIDEOS]. Like her co-star Mo'Nique, Yvette Wilson started her career as a stand=up comedian with the comedy club circuit before getting a role in the short-lived show "Thea." She later appeared in "Def Comedy Jam," "House Party 3," and "Poetic Justice," yet her most remembered role remains to be in "The Parkers." The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Wilson is survived by two adult daughters, two grandsons, her mother, sister, and brother, and many more relatives spread throughout the US. 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