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I wanna thank all my tweeties for their prayers but god has chosen to take my sister Yvette home. The Twittersphere is mourning the death of former 'Moesha' star Yvette Wilson, who played Andell Wilkerson. One of Yvettes good friends was Jamie Foxx, whom according to her family, she wanted to hide her illness from. On June 30, two weeks after Wilson's passing, the party was held. Advertisement Our collaboration with the NNPA has been successful, said Susan Whiting, vice chair of Nielsen, a premier global information and measurement company. Yvette Wilson, the US comic actress best known for sitcom Moesha, has died of cancer aged 48. And for me, that was just a special . 2023 BBC. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. A number of other actors/comedians also praised Wilson and offered condolences, including Cedric the Entertainer, Loni Love, Marlon Wayans and Roots drummer ?uestlove. But what about The Parkers? 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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. They said if something could not be done one way, she would find another way, Ware said. And for me, that was just a special moment in time.. Wilson spent several years in remission before her cancer returned. Kirsten West Savali is a cultural critic and senior writer for The Root and was awarded a 2015 Harry Frank Guggenheim Fellowship. LIKE Us On Facebook! She still wanted to help people. The series stars Mo'Nique, Countess Vaughn, Mari Morrow, Jenna von O, Ken L., Yvette Wilson and Dorien Wilson. ", Also weighing in was Jamie Foxx, who said, "God bless u Yvette Wilson. Even though Yvette Wilsons most important career role was as Andell in "Moesha," she worked on some other exciting projects before, including Thea, a short-lived sitcom that helped her land a part in House Party 2" and "House Party 3. To date, the site had raised $13,599 of the $25,000 they were seeking or 54 percent. See Photos. Amplifying Black voices through news that matters. In fact, she made it clear that she didnt want any mourning whatsoev, but rather, a feel good party of sorts, and she wanted no sadness. The service was held in her hometown of Jackson, MS; attended by her relatives, Moesha cast mates, and other celebs. We met and took pictures with so many of the celebrities who knew Yvette.. The Moesha star continued to call for a reboot as the year progressed, using social media to amplify her message. Jenna Von Oy starred in Blossom (1990) and A Goofy Movie (1995) before appearing in The Parkers nine years after. Level-headed and straight-talking, she was the one MoNique always turned to for support, helping her with her relationship with Professor Stanley Oglevee (Dorien Wilson) or at least trying to and other aspects of her life. On June 14, 2012, Yvette Wilson died of non-communicable disease. At an early age, Countess Vaughn became a singer and joined the Star Search Junior Vocalist Champion. . 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. Unfortunately, Wilson lost her battle against cervical cancer on June 14, 2012, when she passed away at 48. But MoNique and other cast members from The Parkers, which include Jenna von O and Ken Lawson, did not appear to address the situation. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. "One time, she did not want her friend Jamie [Foxx] or anyone to know which hospital she was in, but he found her." She was known for her role as Andell Wilkerson, the shopkeeper of the local hangout on the UPN sitcoms Moesha (19962001); and restaurant owner and Nikki's (played by Mo'Nique) best friend on its spinoff The Parkers (19992004). She was also known for her role as Rita in the 1995 F. Gary Gray film Friday. 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." Wilson's cancer returned recently after several years in remission, said Jeffrey Pittle. Countess Vaughn at TV One's "Hollywood Diva's" Reunion Special Filming. 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. The ever-popular Hakeem, Moeshas sidekick who wasplayed by Lamont Bentley, was killed in a car crash more than 6 years ago. 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. ", Andell was one of the characters taken to Moeshas spin-off The Parkers. When the show came to its end, Wilson appeared in a few other Fox Networks projects, but her last acting role was in 2005s Ganked., Yvette Wilson on November 17, 2003 in Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images. Berrys mother, Wilsons aunt Monzola Ross of Cruger, Miss., said she was so grateful God blessed them to drive safely to California. 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. Wilson, known as Andell. You cant reboot something without everyone to reboot it, she replied. Wilson was best known for her role as Andell Wilkerson on UPN's "Moesha" and its spinoff "The Parkers," and also appeared in the movies "House Party 2," "House Party 3" and "Friday.". She will live on through her awesome body of work.". 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. On the DOT!It's 12:01am on the west coast which means The Parkers is officially available on Netflix (US)! | Source: Getty Images, She later starred in 227 and had roles in Hangin with Cooper and Moesha. In 1999, she reprised her role as Kim in the Moesha spinoff, The Parkers.. ", Before starring in The Parkers, Mari Morrow had several appearances on television shows such as Baywatch, One Life to Live, Family Matters, Living Single, Soul Food, and Conan., She has since appeared on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, The Jamie Foxx Show, Uninvited Guest, Children of the Corn III, Book Love, Restraining Order, Traci Townsend, and Today You Die.. Yvette Wilson. Her friends had to beg her permission to set up that fund on her behalf. 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Even in grade-school she said Wilson would bring kids home with her and say things like, Mama, can they stay with us? They dont have enough food, or Her mama is mean to her. She literally gave until it hurt, McDonald said. }); Copyright 2015 . Still the largest racial minority group in America, with a projected buying power of $1.1 trillion by 2015, black consumers remain at the forefront of social trends and media consumption, the study found. Shar Jackson has been sending out tweets asking for prayers for her friend and co-star for the last few days: And finally this tweet came in an hour ago: Want to Keep Up With NewsOne.com? Yvettes mother revealed She had just told me about three weeks before she died: Im going to the family reunion with you, mama. The reunion was just weeks away at the time, but sadly, the Moesha star didnt get a chance to see that day. That helped her book bit parts in movies including "House Party 2" and its sequel, "Friday," "Poetic Justice" and "Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood. She was only 48 years old. She was 48 years old. We believe that every person's story is important as it provides our community with an opportunity to feel a sense of belonging, share their hopes and dreams. Her provocative commentary explores the intersections of race, social justice, religion, feminism, politics and pop culture. Since the show, Wilson has worked in real estate and recorded a label with Fat Daddy Records. Her co-star Shar Jackson also posted on Twitter, announcing to her fans that God chose to take her "sister" home. Yvette Monique Montallana. As The Atlanta Black Star notes, her comments were met with excitement from many fans of the TV show. Her family honored Yvettes wishes. Wilson was best known for her role as Andell Wilkerson on. 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. She never complained about her illness; she remained hopeful. Actress and comedian, Yvette Wilson, who played the role of Andell Wilkerson on UPN's "Moesha" and its spinoff, "The Parkers." passed away from cervical cancer in the summer of 2012. The American Cancer Society also recommends talking to your doctor if you have any of the following cervical cancer risk factors: According to the website set up to aid Wilson with her cancer treatment expenses, she had raised more than $13,000 to date. "She was a fighter to the end, and her talent, humor and amazing friendship will be sorely missed. The fundraiser ended June 9, 2012. Yvette Wilson, an actress known for her roles in the TV series "The Parkers" and "Moesha" died Thursday, according to various reports. How beautiful is that?!! They told her, you are always helping others; let people help you now. That was the only way she gave in to them. In 1991 she was a contestant on the game show Supermarket Sweep. Their daughter, Yvette, renounced her association with Witchcraft and the Wicca beliefs and actively avoids discussing her mother's life. You have had multiple full-term pregnancies. [citation needed] 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. Initially, MoNique started her career as a stand-up comedian before earning her role in The Parkers. She has since appeared on-screen and continued her career as an actress. AmoMama creates engaging, meaningful content for women. At the time of her death she survived by her large extended friends and family. 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