Rest on Yvette, your legacy is living on after a job well done. Part of HuffPost Black Voices. "But that's just the way I feel about it. [citation needed]. She recently lost her battle with cancer. In fact, the last time she visited was for her mothers big birthday bash held in the state five years ago. []. She will live on through her awesome body of work.". 'Dilbert' Comic Creator Calls Black People A 'Hate Group,' Urges Segregation So Whites Can 'Escape', Kyle Rittenhouse Faces 2nd Civil Lawsuit, Continues To Beg For Money From His Supporters, Bernie Mac Show Star Camille Winbush Is Not Ashamed Of Joining OnlyFans, Mississippi Cops Beat, Waterboarded Handcuffed Black Men, Shot 1 For Dating White Women': Lawyers, Ben Stein's 'Aunt Jemima' Rant Is A Master Class On White Privilege, Black History In China: The History Of China's First Black Inhabitants, Karl Malone's 'Pedophile' Past Haunts Him After NBA Names Him Judge Of Dunk Contest. In The Parkers, Wilson played Andell, a local restaurant owner who was best friends with MoNiques Nikki Parker. Heres a look at the rest of the cast members after the show ended. 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. 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 . Mo'Nique. A number of her friends and admirers tweeted tributes, including "Moesha" co-star Shar Jackson, who wrote, "F--- Cancer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 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. 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. Her mother said Wilson had been sick a long time with other health conditions as well, but the cancer is what impacted her most. Cousin Clara Ware, also of Cruger, Miss. As time passes, the mother and daughter share a bond and learn from and about each other as roommates and students. . 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. On the DOT!It's 12:01am on the west coast which means The Parkers is officially available on Netflix (US)! Although shed battled the cancer once before and was in remission for a while, the cancer aggressively returned and ultimately claimed her life. 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. I want to say it right now, I am sorry, but please know I am going to lose myself completely.. 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? Like our content? Wilson final acting role was in 2005's Ganked. LIKE Us On Facebook! The rest is told in his gripping visuals, The Exhibit: Finding the Next Great Artist. 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. Oh god.. My heart is soooo unbelievably broken ." she wrote. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. In the show, Andell is portrayed as a late-30s woman who is attending college with her daughter Kim (played by Countess Vaughn). Von Oy, an accomplished country singer, married Brad Bratcher in 2010, whom she has two children with, Gray and Marlowe. Monique Yvette. RELATED: New Study: Cervical Cancer Lingers In Black Women. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash. Ive already apologized to everybody. Andell Wilson, played by Yvette Wilson, was a character on the UPN sitcom The Parkers. You have chlamydia, a common sexually transmitted disease. Everyone talked about how helpful Yvette was. The series stars Mo'Nique, Countess Vaughn, Mari Morrow, Jenna von O, Ken L., Yvette Wilson and Dorien Wilson. Friends, fans, celebrities and relatives were saddened in mid June by the loss of 1990s Moesha sitcom co-star Yvette Wilson. (CBS News) Actress . Wilson spent several years in remission before her cancer returned. She also appeared in the movie Trippin and has received an NAACP Image Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Award. 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. 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. Comic who also appeared in the spin-off 'The Parkers' died of cervical cancer. Your mother took a drug called diethylstilbestrol (DES) while pregnant with you. Read about our approach to external linking. It was a big hit for the now-defunct UPN, spending five hilarious seasons on the air before its 2004 conclusion. Yvette had prepared us for this. 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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. What's he waiting for? You take oral contraceptives (birth control pills). Also a woman of faith, Wilson attended an all-denominational church. Family of the actress/comedian described her as a woman who was fiercely independent and always made a way out of no way. I can attest to that, because she helped me when my father (her uncle) died. Yvettes mother revealed this: Yvette had prepared us for this. Amplifying Black voices through news that matters. References . Video, Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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Her natural ability to make people laugh allowed her to join many other shows that are remembered up until today. 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). She was 48 years old. David Muir's Gay Rumors Followed Him for Years as He Was Linked to Co-host, Ellen Pierson Works in Real Estate - Robert Kardashians Widows Life Now, Sanne Hamers Is Wyatt Russell's Ex-wife Who Now Enjoys a Happy Family Life, Hollywood Stars Including William Shatner Share Tributes to M*A*S*H Actor Sally Kellerman Who Died at 84, Robin Williams Wanted His Children to Be Proud of Him Meet His 3 Kids Who He Cherished, Sandra Oh's Partner Is a Doting Father Yet the Actress Decided She Will Remain Childless. In fact, a friend named Jeffrey Pittle was raising the needed $25,000 for a kidney transplant and her other medical bills at the time of her death. In 1991 she was a contestant on the game show Supermarket Sweep. 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. At the time of her death, she was 48 years old. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. native who led the U.S. House Select Committee on the Jan. 6 Attack I aint taking off my pin. Life is short, so cherish yours.". Her age is never explicitly stated in the show but . She did not want a lot of people to know that she was ill, she said. My baby is going to have a baby! she gushed to Roman. 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. She was 48 years old. Wilson's co-star Shar Jackson announced the news via Twitter last night, following requests for prayers for her "sister and best friend.". Our collaboration with the NNPA has been successful, said Susan Whiting, vice chair of Nielsen, a premier global information and measurement company. We humbly honor the old school soul music era and will keep pushing forward to keep it alive. 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. We met and took pictures with so many of the celebrities who knew Yvette.. On June 30, two weeks after Wilson's passing, the party was held. Oh my goodness, so that is whats on my to-do list Ive already apologized for my behavior. Yvette Wilson Early Life Story, Family Background and Education Wilson was married to record producer Jerome Harry from 2001 until her death in 2012. 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. | Source: Getty Images. target_type: 'mix' She said, I dont want people crying, I want them to celebrate, said Yvettes mother, Thelma McDonald. Yvette Rene Wilson (March 6, 1964 June 14, 2012) was an American comedian and actress. Yvette Wilson and the cast of "The Parkers" on November 17, 2003 in Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images. I wouldn't feel good about it if Andell wasn't walking through the door. _taboola.push({ They told her, you are always helping others; let people help you now. That was the only way she gave in to them. Monique "Nickie" Marie Mauricette Wilson (ne Arnoux) a.k.a. "F--- Cancer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 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. 3.9K 363K views 1 year ago Monique Angela Hicks, known professionally as Mo'Nique, is an American comedian and actress. 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. 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. All Rights Reserved. As previously reported by NewsOne.com, Wilson was. #TheParkersOnNetflix https://t.co/MqCP3pNEX1, Brandy Gives An Update On the Status of the Moesha Reboot. Since that time, the condolences have been pouring in for Jackson, who played Moeshas best friend Niecy Jackson on the show. ", 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. She's very close to her niece and to her little cousin Boston, who recently celebrated her 6th birthday, as seen on Countess's Instagram account. The findings, researchers say, underscore the importance of the HPV vaccine for black women, as well as adhering to Pap screening guidelines. One time, she did not want her friend Jamie [Foxx] or anyone to know which hospital she was in, but he found her.. The fundraiser ended June 9, 2012. I wanna thank all my tweeties for their prayers but god has chosen to take my sister Yvette home. 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 was born in Los Angeles and began her career as a stand-up comedian. Wilson final acting role was in 2005's Ganked. Follow her on Twitter. Ive already apologized to [my son], to the babys mother. The upcoming family reunion is scheduled for Labor Day weekend, Sept. 1, in Holmes County, Miss. A friend, Jeffrey Pittle, created a website for people to donate money to help with her medical bills and help with transportation costs. 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. Jenna Von Oy starred in Blossom (1990) and A Goofy Movie (1995) before appearing in The Parkers nine years after. But thats just the way I feel about it. 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. Yvette Wilson, an actress known for her roles in the TV series "The Parkers" and "Moesha" died Thursday, according to various reports. Thea was cancelled after 19 episodes but the show helped her get a role in House Party 3. Ignan 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. Mac, who had the recurring role of Uncle Mitchell and was Andells boyfriend, died in 2008 from complications of pneumonia. 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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. 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. On June 14, 2012, Yvette Wilson died of non-communicable disease. }); Copyright 2015 . | Source: Getty Images. She was also known for her role as Rita in the 1995 F. Gary Gray film Friday. Reminding Roman of the death of Yvette Wilson, Mo'Nique said she wouldn't "feel good" doing the show without her. 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. Kirsten West Savali is a cultural critic and senior writer for The Root and was awarded a 2015 Harry Frank Guggenheim Fellowship. 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. She never complained about her illness; she remained hopeful. At an early age, Countess Vaughn became a singer and joined the Star Search Junior Vocalist Champion. A picture of Yvette was on each table, she said. '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. Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories! We collect and tell stories of people from all around the world. Yvette Wilson, the US comic actress best known for sitcom Moesha, has died of cancer aged 48. "I wanna thank all my tweeties for their prayers but god has chosen to take my sister Yvette home. 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. In addition, Wilson also had a minor role in the 1995 comedy movie Friday as Smokey's blind date and appeared in films such as Poetic Justice, starring Janet Jackson, and the film parody Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood. Early life edit Before she started her career in the entertainment business, Wilson attended San Jose State University and majored in communications. She parlayed that into a co-starring role alongside Mo'Nique on "The Parkers.". She was 48 and had been battling stage 4 cervical . 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. Find your friends on Facebook. 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