Their daughter, Yvette, renounced her association with Witchcraft and the Wicca beliefs and actively avoids discussing her mother's life. Advertisement "But that's just the way I feel about it. Did You Know? A number of other actors/comedians also praised Wilson and offered condolences, including Cedric the Entertainer, Loni Love, Marlon Wayans and Roots drummer ?uestlove. RELATED: New Study: Cervical Cancer Lingers In Black Women. In The Parkers, Wilson played Andell, a local restaurant owner who was best friends with MoNiques Nikki Parker. Her friends had to beg her permission to set up that fund on her behalf. Yvette Wilson, an actress known for her roles in the TV series "The Parkers" and "Moesha" died Thursday, according to various reports. And for me, that was just a special moment in time.. In fact, the last time she visited was for her mothers big birthday bash held in the state five years ago. A number of her friends and admirers tweeted tributes, including "Moesha" co-star Shar Jackson, who wrote, "F--- Cancer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 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. | Source: Getty Images. Part of HuffPost Black Voices. [1] [2] She first gained fame as a member of The Queens of Comedy, as. She will live on through her awesome body of work.". She had appeared in many comedy films such as House Party 3, Friday . 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. 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. References . 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. Unfortunately, Yvette died while funds were still being raised. 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." said, It was filled with laughter. Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood, "Moesha" star Yvette Wilson dies at age 72, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Yvette_Wilson&oldid=1128220204, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles with unsourced statements from November 2018, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Episode: "Trail Mix-a-Lot" & "Undigable Hosts", This page was last edited on 19 December 2022, at 01:51. I can attest to that, because she helped me when my father (her uncle) died. Wilson's co-star Shar Jackson announced the news via Twitter last night, following requests for prayers for her "sister and best friend.". Eileen, according to McDonald, was the donor who gave Wilson a kidney. Those close to her noted that she was a fighter, having undergone a kidney transplant before the return of her cancer. By using his State of the Union speech to draw sharp contrasts [], The Flatliners Interview with Kam Williams Alive and Kiersey! 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", Fugees singer Lauryn Hill wrote her on website: "R.I.P Yvette Wilson (Andell From The Parkers). 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. "She did not want a lot of people to know that she was ill," she said. She decided to make a living off comedy and never turned back. followed by her husband in the 1990s. On June 14, 2012, Yvette Wilson died of non-communicable disease. ", Also weighing in was Jamie Foxx, who said, "God bless u Yvette Wilson. See Photos. 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. My baby is going to have a baby! she gushed to Roman. See Photos. After battling cervical cancer, Wilson died in June 2012 at 48, per The Hollywood Reporter. Then she would watch the services on television, her mother explained. 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. She was 48. At the time of her death she survived by her large extended friends and family. 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.. Keep God laughing" and former Fugees singer Lauryn Hill, who wrote, "R.I.P. She was 48 years old. As previously reported by NewsOne.com, Wilson is the fifth tragedy that has occurred from the Moesha show. Unfortunately, Wilson lost her battle against cervical cancer on June 14, 2012, when she passed away at 48. Comic who also appeared in the spin-off 'The Parkers' died of cervical cancer. A friend, Jeffrey Pittle, created a website for people to donate money to help with her medical bills and help with transportation costs. Berrys mother, Wilsons aunt Monzola Ross of Cruger, Miss., said she was so grateful God blessed them to drive safely to California. And for me, that was just a special . ", Those gigs won her the part of Wilkerson on "Moesha," where she counseled her younger charge while keeping an eye on the kids at the Den. Yvette Wilson and the cast of "The Parkers" on November 17, 2003 in Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images. 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. Log In. Also a woman of faith, Wilson attended an all-denominational church. "She was a fighter to the end, and her talent, humour and amazing friendship will be sorely missed. 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). The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. #TheParkersOnNetflix https://t.co/MqCP3pNEX1, Brandy Gives An Update On the Status of the Moesha Reboot. Monique Yvette. I can attest to that, because she helped me when my father (her uncle) died. At the time of her death, she was 48 years old. Her mother said Wilson had been sick a long time with other health conditions as well, but the cancer is what impacted her most. Sign up for NewsOne's email newsletter! 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After attending San Jose State University in California, she began her entertainment career as a stand up comic, touring the comedy club circuit. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Sign Up. 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. Yvette Wilson, the US comic actress best known for sitcom Moesha, has died of cancer aged 48. Your mother took a drug called diethylstilbestrol (DES) while pregnant with you. Yvette Renee Wilson (March 6, 1964 - June 14, 2012) was an American comedienne and actress. Ignan Yvette Monique. The series stars Mo'Nique, Countess Vaughn, Mari Morrow, Jenna von O, Ken L., Yvette Wilson and Dorien Wilson. Copyright 2023 Interactive One, LLC. ", 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. Her mother, sister and other West Coast relatives are planning to attend. Your email address will not be published. One of her first on-screen appearances was as a recurring member of the cast of the short lived sitcom Thea. All Rights Reserved. Well, based on these comments from MoNique, it doesnt seem likely at all. Reminding Roman of the death of Yvette Wilson, MoNique said she wouldnt feel good doing the show without her. From 1999 to 2004 Wilson brought Andell to the spinoff show "The Parkers," alongside Countess Vaughn, who played Kimberly Ann Parker, and the actress-comedian Mo'Nique, who played Nikki Parker. Find your friends on Facebook. Yvette Wilson, the US comic actress best known for sitcom Moesha, has died of cancer aged 48. Yvette Rene Wilson (March 6, 1964 - June 14, 2012) was an American comedian and actress. Log in or sign up for Facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. June 15, 2012 / 1:53 PM / CBS News. 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 wouldnt feel good about it if Andell wasnt walking through the door. []. Although shed battled the cancer once before and was in remission for a while, the cancer aggressively returned and ultimately claimed her life. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; Monique "Nickie" Marie Mauricette Wilson (ne Arnoux) a.k.a. She had appeared in many comedy films such as House Party 3, Friday . 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. 1964. []. 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. "Yvette has experienced kidney failure, kidney transplants and cervical cancer, among other things," the site reads. Wilson's cancer returned recently after several years in remission, said Jeffrey Pittle. A picture of Yvette was on each table, she said. Oh god.. My heart is soooo unbelievably broken ." she wrote. 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. In January, one of Wilson's friends created a website to help raise money for the actress' medical bills. And a party it was, The Mississippi Link has learned. 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 was best known for her role as Andell Wilkerson on. Her mother said Wilson had been sick a long time with other health conditions as well, but the cancer is what impacted her most. She never complained about her illness; she remained hopeful. A close friend said Wilson - who also appeared in the TV series The Parkers and the movies House Party 2 and 3 - died of cervical cancer. ", According to NewsOne, Wilson went to California's San Jose State University and became a regular on Russell Simmon's "Def Comedy Jam." Read about our approach to external linking. Actress Yvette Wilson died Thursday after losing her battle with stage 4 cervical cancer, according to multiple reports. Early life edit Before she started her career in the entertainment business, Wilson attended San Jose State University and majored in communications. In 1991 she was a contestant on the game show Supermarket Sweep. After The Parkers ended, she went on to appear in shows like HBO's Def Comedy Jam and Fox Network shows. Yvette Wilson. The late actress told her mother that people shouldnt cry; instead, they should celebrate her passing. But thats just the way I feel about it. MTV, EMA and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. 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. 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. "Her cancer has come back after an extended retreat, and doctors are saying it's very aggressive this time out.". Read about our approach to external linking. Funny girl Mo'nique becomes a drama queen (Mike Guastella/WireImage). Yvette Wilson (Andell Wilkerson) died in 2012 after a battle with cancer. 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. They fulfilled her last wish after the party, which was for her body to be cremated. They told her, you are always helping others; let people help you now. That was the only way she gave in to them. MoNique was interviewing on Fox Souls Get Into It With Tami Roman when she was asked whether she would be open to a reboot of the iconic series. She was introduced in the show's first episode that aired on August 30, 1999. Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories. Oh my goodness, so that is whats on my to-do list Ive already apologized for my behavior. It was a big hit for the now-defunct UPN, spending five hilarious seasons on the air before its 2004 conclusion. Her big break came with Thea, a short-lived sitcom from 1993 to 1994. 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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Mo'Nique and Yvette Wilson in The Parkers (1999) People Mo'Nique, Yvette Wilson. MoNique lost a significant amount of weight during her career and released two books, Skinny Women Are Evil: Notes of a Big Girl in a Small-Minded World and Skinny Cooks Cant Be Trusted., Mo'Nique attends the discussion panel for "Mo'Nique's Fat Chance" during the Oxygen 2005 Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour. After taking on the role of Thaddeus T Tyrell Radcliffe on the show, Ken Lawson put his career at a halt. 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. 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. Her provocative commentary explores the intersections of race, social justice, religion, feminism, politics and pop culture. Our collaboration with the NNPA has been successful, said Susan Whiting, vice chair of Nielsen, a premier global information and measurement company. She never complained about her illness; she remained hopeful. 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. Reminding Roman of the death of Yvette Wilson, Mo'Nique said she wouldn't "feel good" doing the show without her. I wouldn't feel good about it if. Jenna Von Oy starred in Blossom (1990) and A Goofy Movie (1995) before appearing in The Parkers nine years after. But MoNique and other cast members from The Parkers, which include Jenna von O and Ken Lawson, did not appear to address the situation. One of Yvettes good friends was Jamie Foxx, whom according to her family, she wanted to hide her illness from. "She was a fighter to the end, and her talent, humor and amazing friendship will be sorely missed. LIKE Us On Facebook! 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.". Yvette Monique Ebanda Ossomba. Keep God laughing. She still wanted to help people. Her big break came in 1993 on the short-lived ABC sitcom "Thea.". The upcoming family reunion is scheduled for Labor Day weekend, Sept. 1, in Holmes County, Miss. Yvette Wilson attended an event in Beverly Hills in 2004. 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. Sadly, she passed away at the age of 48 due to cervical cancer and kidney failure. Amplifying Black voices through news that matters. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Her friends had to beg her permission to set up that fund on her behalf. What Do The New Cervical Screening Guidelines Mean For You? 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. | Source: Getty Images. Monique Yvette. She did not want a lot of people to know that she was ill, she said. YVETTE WILSON. The Twittersphere is mourning the death of former 'Moesha' star Yvette Wilson, who played Andell Wilkerson. They said if something could not be done one way, she would find another way, Ware said. Her co-star Shar Jackson also posted on Twitter, announcing to her fans that God chose to take her "sister" home. Ive already apologized to everybody. The fundraiser ended June 9, 2012. Everyone talked about how helpful Yvette was. 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. Hollywood stars like Jamie Foxx tweeted about her passing, sharing that he had tears in his eyes. One of the actress cousins described the party as so nice, so lively as there was a picture of Wilson on each table. Your mother or sister had cervical cancer. She was 48. . Binge-worthy entertainment news and celebrity interviews. One time, she did not want her friend Jamie [Foxx] or anyone to know which hospital she was in, but he found her.. I wouldn't feel good about it if Andell wasn't walking through the door. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. She attended until she could not. Von Oy, an accomplished country singer, married Brad Bratcher in 2010, whom she has two children with, Gray and Marlowe. "I wanna thank all my tweeties for their prayers but god has chosen to take my sister Yvette home. In 1991 she was a contestant on the game show Supermarket Sweep. 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). How beautiful is that?!! We collect and tell stories of people from all around the world. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. 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