My baby is going to have a baby! she gushed to Roman. ", Wilson's good friend, Jeffrey Pittle, confirmed the news that Wilson had passed in a statement on a website he set up to help raise funds for her treatment. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. 'Moesha,' 'The Parkers' Star Loses Battle To Cervical Cancer. One of her first on-screen appearances was as a recurring member of the cast of the short lived sitcom Thea. After taking on the role of Thaddeus T Tyrell Radcliffe on the show, Ken Lawson put his career at a halt. "Yvette has experienced kidney failure, kidney transplants and cervical cancer, among other things," the site reads. Yvette Rene Wilson (March 6, 1964 - June 14, 2012) was an American comedian and actress. Marcus Wright speaks, A BLACK HISTORY SPOTLIGHT: The Bolton, Miss. Other colleagues and stars have begun sharing their condolences via Twitter: There has been no official statement released, but check back with NewsOne for updates. She did not want a lot of people to know that she was ill, she said. "I wanna thank all my tweeties for their prayers but god has chosen to take my sister Yvette home. She still wanted to help people. The Moesha star continued to call for a reboot as the year progressed, using social media to amplify her message. These days, MoNique is looking forward to other things, such as the upcoming birth of her first grandchild, whom she said she cant wait to spoil. Mac, who had the recurring role of Uncle Mitchell and was Andells boyfriend, died in 2008 from complications of pneumonia. Video, Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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.". After The Parkers ended, she went on to appear in shows like HBO's Def Comedy Jam and Fox Network shows. Wilson died on June 14, 2012, aged 48.[3][4][5]. 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. Yvette also hadsevere kidney problems and had received a kidney transplant after her kidneys failed, but up until the time of her death, she was still having issues with kidney function. 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). See Photos. Read about our approach to external linking. Her mother said Wilson had been sick a long time with other health conditions as well, but the cancer is what impacted her most. Wilson spent several years in remission before her cancer returned. Eileen, according to McDonald, was the donor who gave Wilson a kidney. People named Yvette MoNique. You cant reboot something without everyone to reboot it, she replied. References . 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." Her big break came with Thea, a short-lived sitcom from 1993 to 1994. Countess Vaughn at TV One's "Hollywood Diva's" Reunion Special Filming. The series stars Mo'Nique, Countess Vaughn, Mari Morrow, Jenna von O, Ken L., Yvette Wilson and Dorien Wilson. The Twittersphere is mourning the death of former Moesha star Yvette Wilson, who played Andell Wilkerson. After The Parkers arrived on Netflix in 2020, conversations kicked up again about a possible reboot of the hit TV show. Yvette Wilson Life is short, so cherish yours.". followed by her husband in the 1990s. Wilson suffered from kidney disease, having survived a kidney transplant and regular dialysis, but eventually lost a battle with cervical cancer, which metastasized throughout her entire body. On Independence Day, they paid homage to Yvette, by turning her funeral into a memorial party, per her instructions. Before she started her career in the entertainment business, Wilson attended San Jose State University and majored in communications. Wilson died from cervical cancer at the age of 48. She had appeared in many comedy films such as House Party 3, Friday, and on Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. See Photos. 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. Jenna Von Oy starred in Blossom (1990) and A Goofy Movie (1995) before appearing in The Parkers nine years after. "But that's just the way I feel about it. 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. Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. And for me, that was just a special . said, It was filled with laughter. She went so far as to plan the party's menu. Follow her on Twitter. 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. Kirsten West Savali is a cultural critic and senior writer for The Root and was awarded a 2015 Harry Frank Guggenheim Fellowship. I wouldnt feel good about it if Andell wasnt walking through the door. Actress: Friday. All Rights Reserved. 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. 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After The Parkers ended, she went on to appear in shows like HBO's Def Comedy Jam and Fox Network shows. Because cervical cancer grows so slowly, regular Pap smears -- which examine cells scraped from the cervix -- can find signs early enough to treat before a tumor even forms, making the cancer one of the most successfully treatable cancers. She left specific instructions that she did not want a funeral; she did not want sadness; she wanted a party. The fundraiser ended June 9, 2012. At an early age, Countess Vaughn became a singer and joined the Star Search Junior Vocalist Champion. She also appeared in the movie Trippin and has received an NAACP Image Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Award. It seems like theres been fan interest in a reboot ever since the end of the show, which saw Nikki finally marrying her boo. But those calls really gained momentum in early 2018 when Vaughn and Wilson confessed to wanting to do one. Everyone talked about how helpful Yvette was. Thea was cancelled after 19 episodes but the show helped her get a role in House Party 3. Early life edit Before she started her career in the entertainment business, Wilson attended San Jose State University and majored in communications. Sadly, she passed away at the age of 48 due to cervical cancer and kidney failure. 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? 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.. Yvettes death came as a shock to many of her fans, because Yvette was always a bubbly personality whom madeus laugh with her uniquely squeakyvoice. Even though the most common feeling when someone dies is sadness, Wilson didnt want that for her friends and relatives. My sister was so glad to see us. Life is short, so cherish yours.". Part of HuffPost Black Voices. I wanted to get up and share that, but I knew I would cry. A friend, Jeffrey Pittle, created a website for people to donate money to help with her medical bills and help with transportation costs. Lady Olwen was a prominent Witch and member of Wicca founder Gerald Gardner's inner . 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. 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. _taboola.push({ She left specific instructions that she did not want a funeral; she did not want sadness; she wanted a party, McDonald, a Mississippi native, said. 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. Your mother took a drug called diethylstilbestrol (DES) while pregnant with you. 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. Her provocative commentary explores the intersections of race, social justice, religion, feminism, politics and pop culture. 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's co-star Shar Jackson announced the news via Twitter last night, following requests for prayers for her "sister and best friend.". 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. iloveoldschoolmusic.com. ", Fugees singer Lauryn Hill wrote her on website: "R.I.P Yvette Wilson (Andell From The Parkers). Friend Jeffrey Pittle, a stage 4 cancer survivor himself,created a website for Wilson, so that people could donate money for not only her medical needs but also help with any transportation costs that are associated withher getting to variousmedical facilities. She still wanted to help people. "She was a fighter to the end, and her talent, humour and amazing friendship will be sorely missed. We collect and tell stories of people from all around the world. In 1991 she was a contestant on the game show Supermarket Sweep. 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. Cousin Clara Ware, also of Cruger, Miss. After attending San Jose State University in California, she began her entertainment career as a stand up comic, touring the comedy club circuit. Mo'Nique. Yvette had prepared us for this. She was 48 years old. 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. To date, the site had raised $13,599 of the $25,000 they were seeking or 54 percent. She said, I dont want people crying, I want them to celebrate. According to family, Wilson had planned everything in advance, including the partys menu. 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. 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. She was also known for her role as Rita in the 1995 F. Gary Gray film Friday. Family of the actress/comedian described her as a woman who was fiercely independent and always made a way out of no way. Star Brandy Norwood struck and killed a woman with her vehicle. Berrys mother, Wilsons aunt Monzola Ross of Cruger, Miss., said she was so grateful God blessed them to drive safely to California. 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. Monique Yvette. Her mother, sister and other West Coast relatives are planning to attend. Those close to her noted that she was a fighter, having undergone a kidney transplant before the return of her cancer. Wilson final acting role was in 2005's Ganked. RELATED: Remembering Yvette Wilson [VIDEOS]. 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The reunion was just weeks away at the time, but sadly, the Moesha star didnt get a chance to see that day. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; mode: 'thumbnails-rr1', Wilson is survived by two adult daughters, two grandsons, her mother, sister, and brother, and many more relatives spread throughout the US. Yvette Wilson Early Life Story, Family Background and Education Wilson was married to record producer Jerome Harry from 2001 until her death in 2012. She was one of seven Mississippi relatives attending the event. ", Born on March 6, 1964, in Los Angeles, Wilson backed her way into acting by taking a friend's dare to do stand-up comedy and then landing a spot on the short-lived sitcom "Thea." A close friend said Wilson - who also appeared in the TV series The Parkers and the . (Mike Guastella/WireImage). 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. 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