Wilson's cancer returned recently after several years in remission, said Jeffrey Pittle. Yvette Wilson, the comedian best known for her role on the 1990s comedy Moesha, died Thursday of cervical cancer, according to multiple reports. Yvette Wilson, the US comic actress best known for sitcom Moesha, has died of cancer aged 48. Yvette had prepared us for this. 1 of 148. Yvette Wilson and the cast of "The Parkers" on November 17, 2003 in Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images. My sister was so glad to see us. 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. Comic who also appeared in the spin-off 'The Parkers' died of cervical cancer. "But that's just the way I feel about it. How beautiful is that?!! Read about our approach to external linking. 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 48. . In the show, Andell is portrayed as a late-30s woman who is attending college with her daughter Kim (played by Countess Vaughn). 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[]. iloveoldschoolmusic.com. By her own wishes, Wilson was cremated. . Mo'Nique arrives for the Premiere Of Universal's "Almost Christmas" held at Regency Village Theatre. Wilson, who also starred in the Moesha spinoff The Parkers featuring Mo'Nique, was also a familiar face in several films of the 1990s. "One time, she did not want her friend Jamie [Foxx] or anyone to know which hospital she was in, but he found her." 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. I know my sister is in a better place, said Wilsons brother Henry Wilson, also of Las Vegas. In fact, the last time she visited was for her mothers big birthday bash held in the state five years ago. Unfortunately, Yvette died while funds were still being raised. See Photos. Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. ", 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." See Photos. 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? ", Fugees singer Lauryn Hill wrote her on website: "R.I.P Yvette Wilson (Andell From The Parkers). My baby is going to have a baby! she gushed to Roman. Yvette Rene Wilson (March 6, 1964 June 14, 2012) was an American comedian and actress. 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. 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". She still wanted to help people. mode: 'thumbnails-rr1', Mac, who had the recurring role of Uncle Mitchell and was Andells boyfriend, died in 2008 from complications of pneumonia. 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. Wilson spent several years in remission before her cancer returned. 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. She was introduced in the show's first episode that aired on August 30, 1999. 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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. Follow her on Twitter. 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. Copyright 2023 Interactive One, LLC. She is survived by two adult daughters, two grandsons, her mother, sister and brother, and a clan of other relatives from coast to coast. 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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 celebration was coordinated with the help of Wilsons best friend since third-grade, Eileen of Texas and Wilsons first manager/producer Marcus King. By using his State of the Union speech to draw sharp contrasts [], The Flatliners Interview with Kam Williams Alive and Kiersey! Rest on Yvette, your legacy is living on after a job well done. Yvette Wilson. #TheParkersOnNetflix https://t.co/MqCP3pNEX1, Brandy Gives An Update On the Status of the Moesha Reboot. Log In. Yvette Wilson Life is short, so cherish yours.". Monique "Nickie" Marie Mauricette Wilson (ne Arnoux) a.k.a. Yvette Wilson (Andell Wilkerson) died in 2012 after a battle with cancer. It was so nice, so lively. Read about our approach to external linking. Then she would watch the services on television, her mother explained. AmoMama creates engaging, meaningful content for women. 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. 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 48. Actress: Friday. Yvette Wilson attended an event in Beverly Hills in 2004. The ever-popular Hakeem, Moeshas sidekick who wasplayed by Lamont Bentley, was killed in a car crash more than 6 years ago. I can attest to that, because she helped me when my father (her uncle) died. 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 will live on through her awesome body of work.". LIKE Us On Facebook! Yvette Rene Wilson (March 6, 1964 - June 14, 2012) was an American comedian and actress. 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. [citation needed]. RELATED: New Study: Cervical Cancer Lingers In Black Women. Titles The Parkers, Turkey Day Blues. She went so far as to plan the party's menu. Yvette Wilson attended an event in Beverly Hills in 2004. target_type: 'mix' Also a woman of faith, Wilson attended an all-denominational church. 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. After The Parkers ended, she went on to appear in shows like HBO's Def Comedy Jam and Fox Network shows. 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. Her provocative commentary explores the intersections of race, social justice, religion, feminism, politics and pop culture. 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. 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. 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. Tears in my eyes. Wilson's co-star Shar Jackson announced the news via Twitter last night, following requests for prayers for her "sister and best friend.". She never complained about her illness; she remained hopeful. In January, one of Wilson's friends created a website to help raise money for the actress' medical bills. Wilson battled cervical cancer as well as kidney disease, and needed a kidney transplant. ", 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. And for me, that was just a special moment in time.. Yvette went on to land more on screen roles including Def Comedy Jam, the films House Party 3 and Poetic . 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 final acting role was in 2005's Ganked. []. Monique Yvette. Oh my goodness, so that is whats on my to-do list Ive already apologized for my behavior. 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. They said if something could not be done one way, she would find another way, Ware said. 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. "F--- Cancer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Although shed battled the cancer once before and was in remission for a while, the cancer aggressively returned and ultimately claimed her life. 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. I wouldnt feel good about it if Andell wasnt walking through the door. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. And for me, that was just a special . Copyright 2023 Interactive One, LLC. Pittle made the announcement on a website he had set up to raise funds for Wilson's treatment. placement: 'Right Rail Thumbnails', window._taboola = window._taboola || []; | Source: Getty Images. At an early age, Countess Vaughn became a singer and joined the Star Search Junior Vocalist Champion. Reminding Roman of this, Mo'Nique acknowledged she wouldn't "feel good" rebooting without her co-star. Kirsten West Savali is a cultural critic and senior writer for The Root and was awarded a 2015 Harry Frank Guggenheim Fellowship. 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. Even though Yvette Wilsons most important career role was as Andell in "Moesha," she worked on some other exciting projects before, including Thea, a short-lived sitcom that helped her land a part in House Party 2" and "House Party 3. 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. 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. 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. But thats just the way I feel about it. Eileen, according to McDonald, was the donor who gave Wilson a kidney. Ive already apologized to [my son], to the babys mother. Since the show, Wilson has worked in real estate and recorded a label with Fat Daddy Records. 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). 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." Sadly, she passed away at the age of 48 due to cervical cancer and kidney failure. She had appeared in many comedy films such as House Party 3, Friday . Like her co-star Mo'Nique, 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." Unfortunately, Yvette died while funds were still being raised. 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. One of the actress cousins described the party as so nice, so lively as there was a picture of Wilson on each table. The fundraiser ended June 9, 2012. But MoNique and other cast members from The Parkers, which include Jenna von O and Ken Lawson, did not appear to address the situation. ", According to NewsOne, Wilson went to California's San Jose State University and became a regular on Russell Simmon's "Def Comedy Jam." 2023 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. I want to say it right now, I am sorry, but please know I am going to lose myself completely.. "I wanna thank all my tweeties for their prayers but god has chosen to take my sister Yvette home. Level-headed and straight-talking, she was the one MoNique always turned to for support, helping her with her relationship with Professor Stanley Oglevee (Dorien Wilson) or at least trying to and other aspects of her life. Ignan Yvette Monique. Yvette Wilson, an actress known for her roles in the TV series "The Parkers" and "Moesha" died Thursday, according to various reports. A number of her friends and admirers tweeted tributes, including "Moesha" co-star Shar Jackson, who wrote, "F--- Cancer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wilson was best known for her role as Andell Wilkerson on. 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. Tears in my eyes. She did not want a lot of people to know that she was ill, she said. 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. I can attest to that, because she helped me when my father (her uncle) died. Wilson's "Moesha" costar, Shar Jackson, acknowledged the sad news on Twitter Thursday night. Von Oy, an accomplished country singer, married Brad Bratcher in 2010, whom she has two children with, Gray and Marlowe. It was held at the place where she first started out in comedy, cousin Rose Berry of Jackson told The Mississippi Link. June 15, 2012 / 1:53 PM / CBS News. 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. YVETTE WILSON. As time passes, the mother and daughter share a bond and learn from and about each other as roommates and students. We met and took pictures with so many of the celebrities who knew Yvette.. Wilson's Andell character was the owner of The Den, a local teen hot spot on the show. You take oral contraceptives (birth control pills). Did You Know? Marcus Wright speaks, A BLACK HISTORY SPOTLIGHT: The Bolton, Miss. Her mother said Wilson had been sick a long time with other health conditions as well, but the cancer is what impacted her most. 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. On June 30, two weeks after Wilson's passing, the party was held. Her mother said Wilson had been sick a long time with other health conditions as well, but the cancer is what impacted her most. Already apologized for my behavior Rose Berry of Jackson told the Mississippi Link Wilson bring... 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