In Memoriam
Comedienne Yvette Wilson succumbs to cancer
Yvette Wilson, best known for her role Andell Wilkerson on Moesha & The Parkers, has succumbed to cancer. She was 48.
We are deeply saddened to report actress and comedienne Yvette Wilson, best known for her role as Andell Wilkerson on Moesha & The Parkers, has succumbed to cancer. She was 48.
Comedienne Yvette Wilson passes away
According to sources, she passed away Thursday.
Wilson, was battling stage 4 cervical cancer. She also had experienced kidney failure, and kidney transplants among other things. Her cancer came back after an extended remission.
Jeffrey Pittle, a close friend and a stage 4 cancer survivor himself, created a website for Yvette to seek donations to assist with her care after the cancer came back aggressively.
Career
Wilson had also co-starred in Friday, House Party 2, and House Party 3, among other projects.
Unheard Voices sends its condolences out Yvette’s family and friends.
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UV Fan
June 15, 2012 at 2:25 am
RIP Yvette!