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. "It is with a heavy heart that I can verify that Yvette passed away last evening after a lengthy and hard battle," he said. She was only 48 years old. Binge-worthy entertainment news and celebrity interviews. 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. 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. She was 48 and had been battling stage 4 cervical . The actress had undergone a kidney transplant before the return of her cancer. The ever-popular Hakeem, Moeshas sidekick who wasplayed by Lamont Bentley, was killed in a car crash more than 6 years ago. Her big break came in 1993 on the short-lived ABC sitcom "Thea.". Wilson battled cervical cancer as well as kidney disease, and needed a kidney transplant. "But that's just the way I feel about it. She did not want a lot of people to know that she was ill, she said. Yvette Wilson attended an event in Beverly Hills in 2004. 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. Yvette Wilson (Andell Wilkerson) died in 2012 after a battle with cancer. She also appeared in the movie Trippin and has received an NAACP Image Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Award. ", According to NewsOne, Wilson went to California's San Jose State University and became a regular on Russell Simmon's "Def Comedy Jam." 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. All Rights Reserved. See Photos. Actress: Friday. Before she started her career in the entertainment business, Wilson attended San Jose State University and majored in communications. ", Before starring in The Parkers, Mari Morrow had several appearances on television shows such as Baywatch, One Life to Live, Family Matters, Living Single, Soul Food, and Conan., She has since appeared on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, The Jamie Foxx Show, Uninvited Guest, Children of the Corn III, Book Love, Restraining Order, Traci Townsend, and Today You Die.. Your email address will not be published. Early life edit Before she started her career in the entertainment business, Wilson attended San Jose State University and majored in communications. Log In. | Source: Getty Images. Although Countess leads a rather private life, sometimes she shares pics of her kids, and fans can't stop gushing about the resemblance they hold to the actress. In fact, the last time she visited was for her mothers big birthday bash held in the state five years ago. 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. In fact, she made it clear that she didnt want any mourning whatsoev, but rather, a feel good party of sorts, and she wanted no sadness. The service was held in her hometown of Jackson, MS; attended by her relatives, Moesha cast mates, and other celebs. "F--- Cancer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She was introduced in the show's first episode that aired on August 30, 1999. My sister was so glad to see us. One of Yvettes good friends was Jamie Foxx, whom according to her family, she wanted to hide her illness from. Read about our approach to external linking. Find your friends on Facebook. MTV, EMA and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. 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. You have had multiple full-term pregnancies. 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. 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. Actress Yvette Wilson died Thursday after losing her battle with stage 4 cervical cancer, according to multiple reports. Heres a look at the rest of the cast members after the show ended. At an early age, Countess Vaughn became a singer and joined the Star Search Junior Vocalist Champion. At the time of her death she survived by her large extended friends and family. Tears in my eyes. Yvette Wilson and the cast of "The Parkers" on November 17, 2003 in Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images. One of the actress cousins described the party as so nice, so lively as there was a picture of Wilson on each table. placement: 'Right Rail Thumbnails', But MoNique and other cast members from The Parkers, which include Jenna von O and Ken Lawson, did not appear to address the situation. RELATED: Remembering Yvette Wilson [VIDEOS]. 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. 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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. Initially, MoNique started her career as a stand-up comedian before earning her role in The Parkers. She has since appeared on-screen and continued her career as an actress. Mac, who had the recurring role of Uncle Mitchell and was Andells boyfriend, died in 2008 from complications of pneumonia. Thea was cancelled after 19 episodes but the show helped her get a role in House Party 3. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. She still wanted to help people. Wilson's Andell character was the owner of The Den, a local teen hot spot on the show. I can attest to that, because she helped me when my father (her uncle) died. US Govt Found Guilty In Conspiracy To Assassinate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. struck and killed a woman with her vehicle. Yvettes death came as a shock to many of her fans, because Yvette was always a bubbly personality whom madeus laugh with her uniquely squeakyvoice. Follow her on Twitter. Wilson's co-star Shar Jackson announced the news via Twitter last night, following requests for prayers for her "sister and best friend.". It never occurred to many of us that her voice was slowly being muted as the days went by and she began to fight for her life. Keep God laughing" and former Fugees singer Lauryn Hill, who wrote, "R.I.P. AmoMama creates engaging, meaningful content for women. 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. Like our content? ", Also weighing in was Jamie Foxx, who said, "God bless u Yvette Wilson. Oh god.. My heart is soooo unbelievably broken ." she wrote. The Twittersphere is mourning the death of former Moesha star Yvette Wilson, who played Andell Wilkerson. Did You Know? 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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. 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.". Although shed battled the cancer once before and was in remission for a while, the cancer aggressively returned and ultimately claimed her life. On the DOT!It's 12:01am on the west coast which means The Parkers is officially available on Netflix (US)! | Source: Getty Images. Yvette Rene Wilson (March 6, 1964 - June 14, 2012) was an American comedian and actress. 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. Ive already apologized to [my son], to the babys mother. 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. Von Oy, an accomplished country singer, married Brad Bratcher in 2010, whom she has two children with, Gray and Marlowe. said, It was filled with laughter. Also a woman of faith, Wilson attended an all-denominational church. 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. She was 48 years old. A number of her friends and admirers tweeted tributes, including "Moesha" co-star Shar Jackson, who wrote, "F--- Cancer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They said if something could not be done one way, she would find another way, Ware said. In January, one of Wilson's friends created a website to help raise money for the actress' medical bills. 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