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. One of Yvettes good friends was Jamie Foxx, whom according to her family, she wanted to hide her illness from. Follow her on Twitter. She left specific instructions that she did not want a funeral; she did not want sadness; she wanted a party. Among the speakers, according to relatives, were Mark Curry of Hanging with Mr. Cooper, Dorien Wilson and Ken Lawson of The Parkers, Moeshas star Brandy and her brother entertainer Ray J, Countess Vaughn of The Parkers, Shar Jackson of Moesha and others. She never complained about her illness; she remained hopeful. Yvette Wilson. (Mike Guastella/WireImage). Yvette Wilson Life is short, so cherish yours.". She was loved by those on set and was always referred to as always smiling and full of life. 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. We humbly honor the old school soul music era and will keep pushing forward to keep it alive. Keep God laughing" and former Fugees singer Lauryn Hill, who wrote, "R.I.P. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. A picture of Yvette was on each table, she said. [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. Wilson final acting role was in 2005's Ganked. "One time, she did not want her friend Jamie [Foxx] or anyone to know which hospital she was in, but he found her." 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. 1 of 148. Ware said a recurring comment made was that Wilson did not accept no for an answer. Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories! #TheParkersOnNetflix https://t.co/MqCP3pNEX1, Brandy Gives An Update On the Status of the Moesha Reboot. Hollywood stars like Jamie Foxx tweeted about her passing, sharing that he had tears in his eyes. 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? At the time of her death she survived by her large extended friends and family. Wilson battled cervical cancer as well as kidney disease, and needed a kidney transplant. Did You Know? Countess Vaughn attends the premiere party for TV One's 'Hollywood Divas.' 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. Mo'Nique arrives for the Premiere Of Universal's "Almost Christmas" held at Regency Village Theatre. 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. Berrys mother, Wilsons aunt Monzola Ross of Cruger, Miss., said she was so grateful God blessed them to drive safely to California. 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. 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. 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. Copyright 2023 Interactive One, LLC. I wouldnt feel good about it if Andell wasnt walking through the door. Funny girl Mo'nique becomes a drama queen I wanted to get up and share that, but I knew I would cry. Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash. Von Oy, an accomplished country singer, married Brad Bratcher in 2010, whom she has two children with, Gray and Marlowe. You take oral contraceptives (birth control pills). She had appeared in many comedy films such as House Party 3, Friday, and on Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam. The series stars Mo'Nique, Countess Vaughn, Mari Morrow, Jenna von O, Ken L., Yvette Wilson and Dorien Wilson. Unfortunately, Wilson lost her battle against cervical cancer on June 14, 2012, when she passed away at 48. How beautiful is that?!! Eileen, according to McDonald, was the donor who gave Wilson a kidney. 2023 BBC. 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. The findings were released Friday at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Legislative Conference. Wilson's "Moesha" costar, Shar Jackson, acknowledged the sad news on Twitter Thursday night. After taking on the role of Thaddeus T Tyrell Radcliffe on the show, Ken Lawson put his career at a halt. She had appeared in many comedy films such as House Party 3, Friday . Log In. Monique Yvette. 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. You have chlamydia, a common sexually transmitted disease. Mo'Nique. Sign Up. Her mother said Wilson had been sick a long time with other health conditions as well, but the cancer is what impacted her most. 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). She was one of seven Mississippi relatives attending the event. She started her own company by the name Tigobitties Inc. Wilson was married to record producer Jerome Harry from 2001 until her death in 2012. 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. Aside from her children, there are other kids in Countess Vaughn's life. _taboola.push({ 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. She was 48. 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). Then she would watch the services on television, her mother explained. 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. target_type: 'mix' I wouldn't feel good about it if. They fulfilled her last wish after the party, which was for her body to be cremated. Amplifying Black voices through news that matters. She said, I dont want people crying, I want them to celebrate, said Yvettes mother, Thelma McDonald. 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. mode: 'thumbnails-rr1', Wilson final acting role was in 2005's Ganked. Oh god.. My heart is soooo unbelievably broken ." she wrote. 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. In January, one of Wilson's friends created a website to help raise money for the actress' medical bills. LIKE Us On Facebook! In 1991 she was a contestant on the game show Supermarket Sweep. | Source: Getty Images. Since the show, Wilson has worked in real estate and recorded a label with Fat Daddy Records. Even though the most common feeling when someone dies is sadness, Wilson didnt want that for her friends and relatives. Wilson's Andell character was the owner of The Den, a local teen hot spot on the show. She decided to make a living off comedy and never turned back. She also appeared in the movie Trippin and has received an NAACP Image Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Award. 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 . It centers on the relationship between mother and daughter, Nikki and Kim Parker, who reside in Santa Monica, California, while both attending the local junior college. She was only 48 years old. She was 48 years old. 17 June 2012. 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. Jenna Von Oy starred in Blossom (1990) and A Goofy Movie (1995) before appearing in The Parkers nine years after. 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. Unfortunately, Yvette died while funds were still being raised. All Rights Reserved. Actress and stand up comedian Yvette Wilson, who appeared on the popular 90s TV show "Moesha," alongside Brandy is dead at age 48, after fighting with cervical cancer. "It is with a heavy heart that I can verify that Yvette passed away last evening after a lengthy and hard battle," he wrote. 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. Her friends had to beg her permission to set up that fund on her behalf. People named Yvette MoNique. 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. Since that time, the condolences have been pouring in for Jackson, who played Moeshas best friend Niecy Jackson on the show. Comic who also appeared in the spin-off 'The Parkers' died of cervical cancer. 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Although shed battled the cancer once before and was in remission for a while, the cancer aggressively returned and ultimately claimed her life. June 15, 2012 / 1:53 PM / CBS News. She was 48 years old. She still wanted to help people. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Her mother, sister and other West Coast relatives are planning to attend. "F--- Cancer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh my goodness, so that is whats on my to-do list Ive already apologized for my behavior. For five years, America saw The Parkers, which follows the lives of mother and daughter, Nikki and Kim, who go through life and college together. 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.. After battling cervical cancer, Wilson died in June 2012 at 48, per The Hollywood Reporter. Family of the actress/comedian described her as a woman who was fiercely independent and always made a way out of no way. Find your friends on Facebook. But what about The Parkers? Ray actor Jamie Foxx tweeted: "God bless u Yvette Wilson. You have had multiple full-term pregnancies. The actress had undergone a kidney transplant before the return of her cancer. In 2000, she left Moesha for its spin-off The Parkers, where she also played Andell Wilkerson, who was the best friend of Mo'Nique's character Nikki Parker. ", According to NewsOne, Wilson went to California's San Jose State University and became a regular on Russell Simmon's "Def Comedy Jam." 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. (CBS News) Actress . She was 48 and had been battling stage 4 cervical . Wilson was best 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). Countess Vaughn at TV One's "Hollywood Diva's" Reunion Special Filming. 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. In the show, Andell is portrayed as a late-30s woman who is attending college with her daughter Kim (played by Countess Vaughn). 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.". Also a woman of faith, Wilson attended an all-denominational church. 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. Most common feeling when someone dies is sadness, Wilson lost her battle against cervical cancer as well as disease... Countess Vaughn at TV one 's 'Hollywood Divas. battle against cervical cancer on 14. 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