Yvette Wilson attends the 100th episode celebration for "The Parkers" on Nov. 17, 2003, in Hollywood, Calif. Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images. Countess has appeared in the reality shows Celebrity Fit Club 3," MTV's "Celebrity Rap Superstar," and "Hollywood Divas." Countess Vaughn attends the premiere party for TV One's 'Hollywood Divas.' Unfortunately, Yvette died while funds were still being raised. Wilson's Andell character was the owner of The Den, a local teen hot spot on the show. Yvette Wilson, the US comic actress best known for sitcom Moesha, has died of cancer aged 48. The actress had undergone a kidney transplant before the return of her cancer. 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 was a fighter to the end, and her talent, humor and amazing friendship will be sorely missed. Her co-star Shar Jackson also posted on Twitter, announcing to her fans that God chose to take her "sister" home. Monique Yvette. After battling cervical cancer, Wilson died in June 2012 at 48, per The Hollywood Reporter. Mac, who had the recurring role of Uncle Mitchell and was Andells boyfriend, died in 2008 from complications of pneumonia. 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. The fundraiser ended June 9, 2012. 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). 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. What Do The New Cervical Screening Guidelines Mean For You? 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. Ive already apologized to [my son], to the babys mother. Wilson battled cervical cancer as well as kidney disease, and needed a kidney transplant. 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. Wilson was best known for her role as Andell Wilkerson on. 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. She was 48 and had been battling stage 4 cervical . Unfortunately, Wilson lost her battle against cervical cancer on June 14, 2012, when she passed away at 48. I wouldn't feel good about it if Andell wasn't walking through the door. Yvette Rene Wilson (March 6, 1964 - June 14, 2012) was an American comedian and actress. The late actress told her mother that people shouldnt cry; instead, they should celebrate her passing. Her family honored Yvettes wishes. Like our content? 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. She parlayed that into a co-starring role alongside Mo'Nique on "The Parkers.". She died of cervical cancer at 48. Pittle made the announcement on a website he had set up to raise funds for Wilson's treatment. Marcus Wright speaks, A BLACK HISTORY SPOTLIGHT: The Bolton, Miss. 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I can attest to that, because she helped me when my father (her uncle) died. 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. And a party it was, The Mississippi Link has learned. Yvette Wilson attended an event in Beverly Hills in 2004. See Photos. Wilson spent several years in remission before her cancer returned. She went so far as to plan the party's menu. 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. Find your friends on Facebook. To date, the site had raised $13,599 of the $25,000 they were seeking or 54 percent. Aside from having cancer, she also suffered from kidney failure. The Moesha star continued to call for a reboot as the year progressed, using social media to amplify her message. Yvette Wilson Early Life Story, Family Background and Education Wilson was married to record producer Jerome Harry from 2001 until her death in 2012. 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. [citation needed]. 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. 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Although shed battled the cancer once before and was in remission for a while, the cancer aggressively returned and ultimately claimed her life. 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). Their daughter, Yvette, renounced her association with Witchcraft and the Wicca beliefs and actively avoids discussing her mother's life. But thats just the way I feel about it. 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. Yvette Renee Wilson (March 6, 1964 - June 14, 2012) was an American comedian and actress. 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.. She was also known for her role as Rita in the 1995 F. Gary Gray film Friday. Video, Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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. How beautiful is that?!! See Photos. As The Atlanta Black Star notes, her comments were met with excitement from many fans of the TV show. Her last acting credit to date was in the 2017 film "The White Sistas. Yvette Wilson. Sadly, she passed away at the age of 48 due to cervical cancer and kidney failure. She said, I dont want people crying, I want them to celebrate, said Yvettes mother, Thelma McDonald. We collect and tell stories of people from all around the world. I can attest to that, because she helped me when my father (her uncle) died. 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. Those close to her noted that she was a fighter, having undergone a kidney transplant before the return of her cancer. 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. 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. 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. The ever-popular Hakeem, Moeshas sidekick who wasplayed by Lamont Bentley, was killed in a car crash more than 6 years ago. 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. Kirsten West Savali is a cultural critic and senior writer for The Root and was awarded a 2015 Harry Frank Guggenheim Fellowship. Yvette went on to land more on screen roles including Def Comedy Jam, the films House Party 3 and Poetic . 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. The Twittersphere is mourning the death of former Moesha star Yvette Wilson, who played Andell Wilkerson. "She was a fighter to the end, and her talent, humour and amazing friendship will be sorely missed. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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. US Govt Found Guilty In Conspiracy To Assassinate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. struck and killed a woman with her vehicle. In 1991 she was a contestant on the game show Supermarket Sweep. In the show, Andell is portrayed as a late-30s woman who is attending college with her daughter Kim (played by Countess Vaughn). And for me, that was just a special moment in time.. "Yvette has experienced kidney failure, kidney transplants and cervical cancer, among other things," the site reads. Actress: Friday. 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. []. You cant reboot something without everyone to reboot it, she replied. 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