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.

Published

14 years ago

June 15, 2012

UVM Staff

Comedienne Yvette Wilson Succumbs To Cancer

Yvette Wilson (Twitter)

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.

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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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