She was 48 and had been battling stage 4 cervical . She went so far as to plan the party's menu. "She did not want a lot of people to know that she was ill," she said. Wilson, who played Andell Wilkerson,. 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. Wilson's Moesha co-star Shar Jackson said on Twitter: "Oh godMy heart is soooo unbelievably broken," adding later: "I wanna thank all my tweeties for their prayers but god has chosen to take my sister Yvette home". 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 . On June 14, 2012, Yvette Wilson died of non-communicable disease. Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories. LIKE Us On Facebook! Then she would watch the services on television, her mother explained. To date, the site had raised $13,599 of the $25,000 they were seeking or 54 percent. 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. By her own wishes, Wilson was cremated. She was only 48 years old. See Photos. As The Atlanta Black Star notes, her comments were met with excitement from many fans of the TV show. 1 of 148. Her natural ability to make people laugh allowed her to join many other shows that are remembered up until today. "It is with a heavy heart that I can verify that Yvette passed away last evening after a lengthy and hard battle," he wrote. It was a big hit for the now-defunct UPN, spending five hilarious seasons on the air before its 2004 conclusion. I wouldnt feel good about it if Andell wasnt walking through the door. A friend, Jeffrey Pittle, created a website for people to donate money to help with her medical bills and help with transportation costs. "But that's just the way I feel about it. Star Brandy Norwood struck and killed a woman with her vehicle. Cousin Clara Ware, also of Cruger, Miss. But thats just the way I feel about it. Read about our approach to external linking. Binge-worthy entertainment news and celebrity interviews. Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories! 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. About 300 people flocked to the Regency West located in the Crenshaw District of Los Angeles, the place where she started out in comedy. (Mike Guastella/WireImage). Yvette Renee Wilson (March 6, 1964 - June 14, 2012) was an American comedian and actress. She was 48 years old. "Yvette has experienced kidney failure, kidney transplants and cervical cancer, among other things," the site reads. She still wanted to help people. 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. 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 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). 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. She had appeared in many comedy films such as House Party 3, Friday . What's he waiting for? 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. US Govt Found Guilty In Conspiracy To Assassinate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. struck and killed a woman with her vehicle. 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. Yvette Rene Wilson (March 6, 1964 - June 14, 2012) was an American comedian and actress. They told her, you are always helping others; let people help you now. That was the only way she gave in to them. Yvette Rene Wilson (March 6, 1964 - June 14, 2012) was an American comedian and actress. Your mother took a drug called diethylstilbestrol (DES) while pregnant with you. Yvette Wilson, the comedian best known for her role on the 1990s comedy Moesha, died Thursday of cervical cancer, according to multiple reports. ", 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. 17 June 2012. "One time, she did not want her friend Jamie [Foxx] or anyone to know which hospital she was in, but he found her." References . She was also known for her role as Rita in the 1995 F. Gary Gray film Friday. "But that's just the way I feel about it. In fact, the last time she visited was for her mothers big birthday bash held in the state five years ago. Copyright 2023 Interactive One, LLC. Yvette Wilson, the US comic actress best known for sitcom Moesha, has died of cancer aged 48. Wilson was best known for her role as Andell Wilkerson on. Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy, Covid origin likely China lab incident - FBI chief, Uranium particles enriched to 83.7% found in Iran, Ruling party wins Nigeria's presidential election, Bieber cancels remaining Justice world tour dates, Finland starts construction of Russia border fence, Daily walk prevents one in 10 early deaths - study, Twitter goes down with users unable to view tweets, Pictures show devastation after Greece train disaster. She was loved by those on set and was always referred to as always smiling and full of life. Wilson's Andell character was the owner of The Den, a local teen hot spot on the show. One of the actress cousins described the party as so nice, so lively as there was a picture of Wilson on each table. Your email address will not be published. All Rights Reserved. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. 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. 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.". 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. 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. The rest is told in his gripping visuals, The Exhibit: Finding the Next Great Artist. (CBS News) Actress . On the DOT!It's 12:01am on the west coast which means The Parkers is officially available on Netflix (US)! The upcoming family reunion is scheduled for Labor Day weekend, Sept. 1, in Holmes County, Miss. Tears in my eyes. 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. A number of other actors/comedians also praised Wilson and offered condolences, including Cedric the Entertainer, Loni Love, Marlon Wayans and Roots drummer ?uestlove. 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. After The Parkers ended, she went on to appear in shows like HBO's Def Comedy Jam and Fox Network shows. 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. Copyright 2023 Interactive One, LLC. 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. 1964. As previously reported by NewsOne.com, Wilson was. Wilson final acting role was in 2005's Ganked. Unfortunately, Wilson lost her battle against cervical cancer on June 14, 2012, when she passed away at 48. MTV, EMA and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. The series stars Mo'Nique, Countess Vaughn, Mari Morrow, Jenna von O, Ken L., Yvette Wilson and Dorien Wilson. Wilson's cancer returned recently after several years in remission, said Jeffrey Pittle. Unfortunately, Yvette died while funds were still being raised. Aside from having cancer, she also suffered from kidney failure. container: 'taboola-right-rail-thumbnails', Moesha co-star Countess Vaughn who played Kim Ann Parker on the show, was present at the party. 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Wilson, who also starred in the Moesha spinoff The Parkers featuring Mo'Nique, was also a familiar face in several films of the 1990s. She passed away on June 14, 2012 from cervical cancer. It was so nice, so lively. Yvette Rene Wilson (March 6, 1964 June 14, 2012) was an American comedian and actress. You have had multiple full-term pregnancies. 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. I wanted to get up and share that, but I knew I would cry. As time passes, the mother and daughter share a bond and learn from and about each other as roommates and students. ", Also weighing in was Jamie Foxx, who said, "God bless u Yvette Wilson. She was introduced in the show's first episode that aired on August 30, 1999. A picture of Yvette was on each table, she said. Wilson died from cervical cancer at the age of 48. Yvette Monique Montallana. In January, one of Wilson's friends created a website to help raise money for the actress' medical bills. Family of the actress/comedian described her as a woman who was fiercely independent and always made a way out of no way. 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She has since used Instagram as a platform to advocate her fitness lifestyle, with tips to help others lose the extra pounds as she did. ", According to NewsOne, Wilson went to California's San Jose State University and became a regular on Russell Simmon's "Def Comedy Jam." Keep God laughing" and former Fugees singer Lauryn Hill, who wrote, "R.I.P. Wilson battled cervical cancer as well as kidney disease, and needed a kidney transplant. They said if something could not be done one way, she would find another way, Ware said. Everyone talked about how helpful Yvette was. 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Since the show, Wilson has worked in real estate and recorded a label with Fat Daddy Records. Friends, fans, celebrities and relatives were saddened in mid June by the loss of 1990s Moesha sitcom co-star Yvette Wilson. Marcus Wright speaks, A BLACK HISTORY SPOTLIGHT: The Bolton, Miss. "She was a fighter to the end, and her talent, humour and amazing friendship will be sorely missed. One of Yvettes good friends was Jamie Foxx, whom according to her family, she wanted to hide her illness from. Actress Yvette Wilson died Thursday after losing her battle with stage 4 cervical cancer, according to multiple reports. Her big break came with Thea, a short-lived sitcom from 1993 to 1994. or. Reminding Roman of the death of Yvette Wilson, Mo'Nique said she wouldn't "feel good" doing the show without her. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; See Photos. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. RELATED: New Study: Cervical Cancer Lingers In Black Women. She said, I dont want people crying, I want them to celebrate, said Yvettes mother, Thelma McDonald. My sister was so glad to see us. Read about our approach to external linking. Wilson spent several years in remission before her cancer returned. RELATED: Remembering Yvette Wilson [VIDEOS]. She will live on through her awesome body of work. It never occurred to many of us that her voice was slowly being muted as the days went by and she began to fight for her life. On June 30, two weeks after Wilson's passing, the party was held. 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. The ever-popular Hakeem, Moeshas sidekick who wasplayed by Lamont Bentley, was killed in a car crash more than 6 years ago. Wilson died from cervical cancer at the age of 48. 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. What Do The New Cervical Screening Guidelines Mean For You? Yvette Wilson and the cast of "The Parkers" on November 17, 2003 in Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images. 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. _taboola.push({ It was held at the place where she first started out in comedy, cousin Rose Berry of Jackson told The Mississippi Link. Amplifying Black voices through news that matters. She parlayed that into a co-starring role alongside Mo'Nique on "The Parkers.". And for me, that was just a special . 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. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Yvette Wilson Moesha mo nique celebrity r i p brandy. But what about The Parkers? The youngest of three siblings, McDonald said her baby has always been an independent child with a great sense of humor and a giving heart. 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 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. [1] [2] She first gained fame as a member of The Queens of Comedy, as. 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). In 1991 she was a contestant on the game show Supermarket Sweep. Since that time, the condolences have been pouring in for Jackson, who played Moeshas best friend Niecy Jackson on the show. 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. She was one of seven Mississippi relatives attending the event. Reminding Roman of this, Mo'Nique acknowledged she wouldn't "feel good" rebooting without her co-star. 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. 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. Funny girl Mo'nique becomes a drama queen 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. Video, Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Wilson, who also co-starred on The Parkers with comedienne Monique and such memorable films such as House Party 2, House Party 3, andFriday, was not only battling cancer but has also been plagued with kidney problems and needed kidney transplant as well. Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Von Oy, an accomplished country singer, married Brad Bratcher in 2010, whom she has two children with, Gray and Marlowe. In the show, Andell is portrayed as a late-30s woman who is attending college with her daughter Kim (played by Countess Vaughn). 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. followed by her husband in the 1990s. Lady Olwen was a prominent Witch and member of Wicca founder Gerald Gardner's inner . Aside from her children, there are other kids in Countess Vaughn's life. "F--- Cancer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I want to say it right now, I am sorry, but please know I am going to lose myself completely.. I know my sister is in a better place, said Wilsons brother Henry Wilson, also of Las Vegas. She also appeared in the movie Trippin and has received an NAACP Image Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Award. 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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. We collect and tell stories of people from all around the world. Sadly, she passed away at the age of 48 due to cervical cancer and kidney failure. Actress: Friday. She still wanted to help people. Well, based on these comments from MoNique, it doesnt seem likely at all. Yvette Wilson Life is short, so cherish yours.". . Yvette Wilson. Her last acting credit to date was in the 2017 film "The White Sistas. At the time of her death, she was 48 years old. Their daughter, Yvette, renounced her association with Witchcraft and the Wicca beliefs and actively avoids discussing her mother's life. Mac, who had the recurring role of Uncle Mitchell and was Andells boyfriend, died in 2008 from complications of pneumonia. []. Wilson was best known for her role as Andell Wilkerson, the shopkeeper of the local hangout on the UPN sitcom Moesha (1996-2000); and restaurant owner and Nikki's (played by Mo'nique) bestfriend on its spinoff The Parkers (1999-2004). By using his State of the Union speech to draw sharp contrasts [], The Flatliners Interview with Kam Williams Alive and Kiersey! Her mother said Wilson had been sick a long time with other health conditions as well, but the cancer is what impacted her most. Monique Yvette. Tears in my eyes. Actress Yvette Wilson died Thursday after losing her battle with stage 4 cervical cancer, according to multiple reports. Her mother said Wilson had been sick a long time with other health conditions as well, but the cancer is what impacted her most. 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. Then she would watch the services on television, her mother explained. []. Ignan Yvette Monique. Other Yvette Wilson Coverages & Related Articles: Moesha Star Yvette Wilson Succumbs To Cervical Cancer, Moesha Star Yvette Wilson Dead At 48 Years Old. 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. 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). 2023 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. 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. She was 48. Wilson's co-star Shar Jackson announced the news via Twitter last night, following requests for prayers for her "sister and best friend." Your mother or sister had cervical cancer. Sign up for NewsOne's email newsletter! But MoNique and other cast members from The Parkers, which include Jenna von O and Ken Lawson, did not appear to address the situation. 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. People named Yvette MoNique. We met and took pictures with so many of the celebrities who knew Yvette.. The findings were released Friday at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Legislative Conference. The findings, researchers say, underscore the importance of the HPV vaccine for black women, as well as adhering to Pap screening guidelines. 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. 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. Kirsten West Savali is a cultural critic and senior writer for The Root and was awarded a 2015 Harry Frank Guggenheim Fellowship. 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. Unfortunately, Yvette died while funds were still being raised. 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. The actress had undergone a kidney transplant before the return of her cancer. 2023 BBC. Ware said a recurring comment made was that Wilson did not accept no for an answer. Jenna Von Oy starred in Blossom (1990) and A Goofy Movie (1995) before appearing in The Parkers nine years after. DeSantis won't say he's running. 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. 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