Log In. Binge-worthy entertainment news and celebrity interviews. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 'Moesha,' 'The Parkers' Star Loses Battle To Cervical Cancer. The Twittersphere is mourning the death of former Moesha star Yvette Wilson, who played Andell Wilkerson. Moesha co-star Countess Vaughn who played Kim Ann Parker on the show, was present at the party. For five years, America saw The Parkers, which follows the lives of mother and daughter, Nikki and Kim, who go through life and college together. 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. 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). As time passes, the mother and daughter share a bond and learn from and about each other as roommates and students. 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. 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. []. "She was a fighter to the end, and her talent, humour and amazing friendship will be sorely missed. As previously reported by NewsOne.com, Wilson was. 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.. [1] [2] She first gained fame as a member of The Queens of Comedy, as. Countess Vaughn at TV One's "Hollywood Diva's" Reunion Special Filming. They told her, you are always helping others; let people help you now. That was the only way she gave in to them. 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. Yvette Wilson Moesha mo nique celebrity r i p brandy. A friend, Jeffrey Pittle, created a website for people to donate money to help with her medical bills and help with transportation costs. 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. Unfortunately, Yvette died while funds were still being raised. References . Yvette Wilson, an actress known for her roles in the TV series "The Parkers" and "Moesha" died Thursday, according to various reports. I can attest to that, because she helped me when my father (her uncle) died. Yvette Wilson. She was 48. . Yvette Wilson Life is short, so cherish yours.". 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. Read about our approach to external linking. She attended until she could not. 2023 BBC. The findings were released Friday at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Legislative Conference. 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. 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. Wilson, known as Andell. She will live on through her awesome body of work. In January, one of Wilson's friends created a website to help raise money for the actress' medical bills. | Source: Getty Images. They said if something could not be done one way, she would find another way, Ware said. 17 June 2012. ", 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. 3.9K 363K views 1 year ago Monique Angela Hicks, known professionally as Mo'Nique, is an American comedian and actress. Wilson spent several years in remission before her cancer returned. Although shed battled the cancer once before and was in remission for a while, the cancer aggressively returned and ultimately claimed her life. Yvette Wilson was married to record producer Jerome Harry from 2001 until her death in 2012. 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 passed away on June 14, 2012 from cervical cancer. She was 48. A number of other actors/comedians also praised Wilson and offered condolences, including Cedric the Entertainer, Loni Love, Marlon Wayans and Roots drummer ?uestlove. Yvette Wilson attended an event in Beverly Hills in 2004. 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. Heres a look at the rest of the cast members after the show ended. ", 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. One of her first on-screen appearances was as a recurring member of the cast of the short lived sitcom Thea. She said, I dont want people crying, I want them to celebrate, said Yvettes mother, Thelma McDonald. 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. A close friend said Wilson - who also appeared in the TV series The Parkers and the . I wanted to get up and share that, but I knew I would cry. See Photos. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; Eileen, according to McDonald, was the donor who gave Wilson a kidney. Tears in my eyes. Well, based on these comments from MoNique, it doesnt seem likely at all. 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. Wilson was born in Los Angeles and began her career as a stand-up comedian. Her mother said Wilson had been sick a long time with other health conditions as well, but the cancer is what impacted her most. 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. The celebration was coordinated with the help of Wilsons best friend since third-grade, Eileen of Texas and Wilsons first manager/producer Marcus King. Ray actor Jamie Foxx tweeted: "God bless u Yvette Wilson. Everyone talked about how helpful Yvette was. ", 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. Also a woman of faith, Wilson attended an all-denominational church. Wilson final acting role was in 2005's Ganked. container: 'taboola-right-rail-thumbnails', Early life edit Before she started her career in the entertainment business, Wilson attended San Jose State University and majored in communications. Yvette Wilson, the US comic actress best known for sitcom Moesha, has died of cancer aged 48. Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash. She recently lost her battle with cancer. Wilson died on June 14, 2012, aged 48.[3][4][5]. RELATED: New Study: Cervical Cancer Lingers In Black Women. The late actress told her mother that people shouldnt cry; instead, they should celebrate her passing. 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". | Source: Getty Images, She later starred in 227 and had roles in Hangin with Cooper and Moesha. In 1999, she reprised her role as Kim in the Moesha spinoff, The Parkers.. [citation needed] It was so nice, so lively. She was 48 years old. [citation needed]. 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. 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. 1964. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. In fact, the last time she visited was for her mothers big birthday bash held in the state five years ago. It was held at the place where she first started out in comedy, cousin Rose Berry of Jackson told The Mississippi Link. Copyright 2023 Interactive One, LLC. _taboola.push({ After battling cervical cancer, Wilson died in June 2012 at 48, per The Hollywood Reporter. 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. 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. Wilson's cancer returned recently after several years in remission, said Jeffrey Pittle. In 1991 she was a contestant on the game show Supermarket Sweep. I wouldnt feel good about it if Andell wasnt walking through the door. 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. "It is with a heavy heart that I can verify that Yvette passed away last evening after a lengthy and hard battle," he said. placement: 'Right Rail Thumbnails', They fulfilled her last wish after the party, which was for her body to be cremated. 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. MTV, EMA and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. 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. Rest on Yvette, your legacy is living on after a job well done. Yvette Monique Montallana. Before she started her career in the entertainment business, Wilson attended San Jose State University and majored in communications. Jenna Von Oy starred in Blossom (1990) and A Goofy Movie (1995) before appearing in The Parkers nine years after. Wilson, who played Andell Wilkerson,. What's he waiting for? "One time, she did not want her friend Jamie [Foxx] or anyone to know which hospital she was in, but he found her." She will live on through her awesome body of work.". I wanted to get up and share that, but I knew I would cry.. She was 48 years old. . 2023 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. By her own wishes, Wilson was cremated. Then she would watch the services on television, her mother explained. . Yvette Wilson Early Life Story, Family Background and Education Wilson was married to record producer Jerome Harry from 2001 until her death in 2012. See Photos. Ignan Yvette Monique. At the time of her death, she was 48 years old. 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. ", 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. Funny girl Mo'nique becomes a drama queen Actress Yvette Wilson died Thursday after losing her battle with stage 4 cervical cancer, according to multiple reports. The upcoming family reunion is scheduled for Labor Day weekend, Sept. 1, in Holmes County, Miss. Advertisement []. She is survived by two adult daughters, two grandsons, her mother, sister and brother, and a clan of other relatives from coast to coast. LIKE Us On Facebook! 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 sitcom Moesha (1996-2001); and restaurant owner and Nikki's (played by Mo'Nique) best friend on its spinoff The Parkers (1999-2004). You have had multiple full-term pregnancies. Aside from her children, there are other kids in Countess Vaughn's life. Unfortunately, Yvette died while funds were still being raised. About 300 people flocked to the Regency West located in the Crenshaw District of Los Angeles, the place where she started out in comedy. I know my sister is in a better place, said Wilsons brother Henry Wilson, also of Las Vegas. Monique Yvette. "She did not want a lot of people to know that she was ill," she said. Her natural ability to make people laugh allowed her to join many other shows that are remembered up until today. Her last acting credit to date was in the 2017 film "The White Sistas. She had appeared in many comedy films such as House Party 3, Friday, and on Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam. 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). Keep God laughing. 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. "F--- Cancer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! After taking on the role of Thaddeus T Tyrell Radcliffe on the show, Ken Lawson put his career at a halt. 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. 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). 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. I can attest to that, because she helped me when my father (her uncle) died. 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. 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. 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. Mo'Nique and Yvette Wilson in The Parkers (1999) People Mo'Nique, Yvette Wilson. 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. 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. target_type: 'mix' 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. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric', The people who want you to believe the Ukraine war is fake, What we've learned from Alex Murdaugh murder trial. 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. The American sitcom aired from 1999 until 2004 and featured MoNique as Nikki Parker and Countess Vaughn as Kim Parker. How beautiful is that?!! Aside from having cancer, she also suffered from kidney failure. 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. Yvette Rene Wilson (March 6, 1964 - June 14, 2012) was an American comedian and actress. Wilson's "Moesha" costar, Shar Jackson, acknowledged the sad news on Twitter Thursday night. Her co-star Shar Jackson also posted on Twitter, announcing to her fans that God chose to take her "sister" home. 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. On June 14, 2012, Yvette Wilson died of non-communicable disease. I wouldn't feel good about it if Andell wasn't walking through the door. You take oral contraceptives (birth control pills). Oh my goodness, so that is whats on my to-do list Ive already apologized for my behavior. The findings, researchers say, underscore the importance of the HPV vaccine for black women, as well as adhering to Pap screening guidelines. Video, Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Comic who also appeared in the spin-off 'The Parkers' died of cervical cancer. My baby is going to have a baby! she gushed to Roman. 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. Monique "Nickie" Marie Mauricette Wilson (ne Arnoux) a.k.a. 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. Life is short, so cherish yours.". Berrys mother, Wilsons aunt Monzola Ross of Cruger, Miss., said she was so grateful God blessed them to drive safely to California. I want to say it right now, I am sorry, but please know I am going to lose myself completely.. Thea was cancelled after 19 episodes but the show helped her get a role in House Party 3. Mo'Nique. In The Parkers, Wilson played Andell, a local restaurant owner who was best friends with MoNiques Nikki Parker. Wilson battled cervical cancer as well as kidney disease, and needed a kidney transplant. followed by her husband in the 1990s. Friends, fans, celebrities and relatives were saddened in mid June by the loss of 1990s Moesha sitcom co-star Yvette Wilson. Actress: Friday. Yvette Rene Wilson (March 6, 1964 - June 14, 2012) was an American comedian and actress. Their daughter, Yvette, renounced her association with Witchcraft and the Wicca beliefs and actively avoids discussing her mother's life. "But that's just the way I feel about it. Reminding Roman of the death of Yvette Wilson, Mo'Nique said she wouldn't "feel good" doing the show without her. or. We collect and tell stories of people from all around the world. She left specific instructions that she did not want a funeral; she did not want sadness; she wanted a party. Yvette Wilson, the comedian best known for her role on the 1990s comedy Moesha, died Thursday of cervical cancer, according to multiple reports. She never complained about her illness; she remained hopeful. Since that time, the condolences have been pouring in for Jackson, who played Moeshas best friend Niecy Jackson on the show. Read about our approach to external linking. 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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. Find your friends on Facebook. She was one of seven Mississippi relatives attending the event. Her big break came in 1993 on the short-lived ABC sitcom "Thea.". 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. They told her, you are always helping others; let people help you now. That was the only way she gave in to them. 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. She also appeared in the movie Trippin and has received an NAACP Image Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Award. See Photos. Wilson's co-star Shar Jackson announced the news via Twitter last night, following requests for prayers for her "sister and best friend." After The Parkers arrived on Netflix in 2020, conversations kicked up again about a possible reboot of the hit TV show. "But that's just the way I feel about it. The ever-popular Hakeem, Moeshas sidekick who wasplayed by Lamont Bentley, was killed in a car crash more than 6 years ago. Yvette Wilson, the US comic actress best known for sitcom Moesha, has died of cancer aged 48. Wilson final acting role was in 2005's Ganked. But what about The Parkers? Yvette Wilson attended an event in Beverly Hills in 2004. 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. The fundraiser ended June 9, 2012. What Do The New Cervical Screening Guidelines Mean For You? You have chlamydia, a common sexually transmitted disease. #TheParkersOnNetflix https://t.co/MqCP3pNEX1, Brandy Gives An Update On the Status of the Moesha Reboot. Your email address will not be published. Wilsons sister Rosalind Burns had also coordinated, with the help of a friend, a collage of pictures of Wilson to display at the celebration.Berry, who has been told she resembles her Hollywood cousin, said one lady came up to her, hugged her and said, Forgive me for starring, but Yvettes spirit is here in this room. US Govt Found Guilty In Conspiracy To Assassinate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. struck and killed a woman with her vehicle. Our collaboration with the NNPA has been successful, said Susan Whiting, vice chair of Nielsen, a premier global information and measurement company. To date, the site had raised $13,599 of the $25,000 they were seeking or 54 percent. 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