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. Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash. Yvette Rene Wilson (March 6, 1964 - June 14, 2012) was an American comedian and actress. She had appeared in many comedy films such as House Party 3, Friday, and on Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam. June 15, 2012 / 1:53 PM / CBS News. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Life is short, so cherish yours.". Wilson was best known for her role as Andell Wilkerson on. She recently lost her battle with cancer. The celebration was coordinated with the help of Wilsons best friend since third-grade, Eileen of Texas and Wilsons first manager/producer Marcus King. native who led the U.S. House Select Committee on the Jan. 6 Attack I aint taking off my pin. Lady Olwen was a prominent Witch and member of Wicca founder Gerald Gardner's inner . Oh god.. My heart is soooo unbelievably broken ." she wrote. 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. When Wilson's cancer crisis got serious after years of battles with kidney failure and kidney transplants, Pittle started a website to raise money for her treatment. In 1995, she got the most important role of her career: Andell Wilkerson, a supporting character on the sitcom Moesha, which starred one of her castmates from Thea, R&B singer Brandy Norwood. Ive already apologized to [my son], to the babys mother. As time passes, the mother and daughter share a bond and learn from and about each other as roommates and students. 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. 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 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. Wilson, who also starred in the Moesha spinoff The Parkers featuring Mo'Nique, was also a familiar face in several films of the 1990s. Wilson's co-star Shar Jackson announced the news via Twitter last night, following requests for prayers for her "sister and best friend." They said if something could not be done one way, she would find another way, Ware said. 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). She is survived by two adult daughters, two grandsons, her mother, sister and brother, and a clan of other relatives from coast to coast. By her own wishes, Wilson was cremated. }); Copyright 2015 . []. It was so nice, so lively. []. Your email address will not be published. Family of the actress/comedian described her as a woman who was fiercely independent and always made a way out of no way. 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). Her big break came in 1993 on the short-lived ABC sitcom "Thea.". 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. Yvette Wilson, an actress known for her roles in the TV series "The Parkers" and "Moesha" died Thursday, according to various reports. You cant reboot something without everyone to reboot it, she replied. And for me, that was just a special moment in time.. 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. Yvette Wilson attended an event in Beverly Hills in 2004. Those close to her noted that she was a fighter, having undergone a kidney transplant before the return of her cancer. Heres a look at the rest of the cast members after the show ended. She parlayed that into a co-starring role alongside Mo'Nique on "The Parkers.". I can attest to that, because she helped me when my father (her uncle) died. Andell Wilson, played by Yvette Wilson, was a character on the UPN sitcom The Parkers. Log in or sign up for Facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. What Do The New Cervical Screening Guidelines Mean For You? How beautiful is that?!! Yvette Monique Ebanda Ossomba. Yvettes mother revealed this: Yvette had prepared us for this. She was introduced in the show's first episode that aired on August 30, 1999. Cousin Clara Ware, also of Cruger, Miss. Yvette Wilson. 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. 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. Wilson final acting role was in 2005's Ganked. 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? But MoNique and other cast members from The Parkers, which include Jenna von O and Ken Lawson, did not appear to address the situation. Log In. Everyone talked about how helpful Yvette was. The Twittersphere is mourning the death of former Moesha star Yvette Wilson, who played Andell Wilkerson. Wilson died from cervical cancer at the age of 48. 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). Copyright 2023 Interactive One, LLC. The upcoming family reunion is scheduled for Labor Day weekend, Sept. 1, in Holmes County, Miss. 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. Mac, who had the recurring role of Uncle Mitchell and was Andells boyfriend, died in 2008 from complications of pneumonia. To date, the site had raised $13,599 of the $25,000 they were seeking or 54 percent. Actress: Friday. I know my sister is in a better place, said Wilsons brother Henry Wilson, also of Las Vegas. Keep God laughing" and former Fugees singer Lauryn Hill, who wrote, "R.I.P. 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 Andell character was the owner of The Den, a local teen hot spot on the show. 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). Wilson's co-star Shar Jackson announced the news via Twitter last night, following requests for prayers for her "sister and best friend.". 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." 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. At the time of her death she survived by her large extended friends and family. The Twittersphere is mourning the death of former 'Moesha' star Yvette Wilson, who played Andell Wilkerson. We collect and tell stories of people from all around the world. After taking on the role of Thaddeus T Tyrell Radcliffe on the show, Ken Lawson put his career at a halt. She did not want a lot of people to know that she was ill, she 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. On June 30, two weeks after Wilson's passing, the party was held. Binge-worthy entertainment news and celebrity interviews. 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. References . 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.. A number of her friends and admirers tweeted tributes, including "Moesha" co-star Shar Jackson, who wrote, "F--- Cancer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Reminding Roman of the death of Yvette Wilson, Mo'Nique said she wouldn't "feel good" doing the show without her. Your mother or sister had cervical cancer. Her age is never explicitly stated in the show but . 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. 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). Actress Yvette Wilson died Thursday after losing her battle with stage 4 cervical cancer, according to multiple reports. I wouldn't feel good about it if Andell wasn't walking through the door. ", According to NewsOne, Wilson went to California's San Jose State University and became a regular on Russell Simmon's "Def Comedy Jam." I wouldn't feel good about it if. 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. Since that time, the condolences have been pouring in for Jackson, who played Moeshas best friend Niecy Jackson on the show. All Rights Reserved. Ive already apologized to everybody. RELATED: New Study: Cervical Cancer Lingers In Black Women. We met and took pictures with so many of the celebrities who knew Yvette.. Reminding Roman of the death of Yvette Wilson, MoNique said she wouldnt feel good doing the show without her. Star Brandy Norwood struck and killed a woman with her vehicle. Unfortunately, Yvette died while funds were still being raised. 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. "It is with a heavy heart that I can verify that Yvette passed away last evening after a lengthy and hard battle," he wrote. 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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. Her friends had to beg her permission to set up that fund on her behalf. See Photos. 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". The rest is told in his gripping visuals, The Exhibit: Finding the Next Great Artist. 3.9K 363K views 1 year ago Monique Angela Hicks, known professionally as Mo'Nique, is an American comedian and actress. 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. Their daughter, Yvette, renounced her association with Witchcraft and the Wicca beliefs and actively avoids discussing her mother's life. 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. In 1991 she was a contestant on the game show Supermarket Sweep. AmoMama creates engaging, meaningful content for women. 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.". My sister was so glad to see us. Monique "Nickie" Marie Mauricette Wilson (ne Arnoux) a.k.a. | Source: Getty Images. I wanted to get up and share that, but I knew I would cry. 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