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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.
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Comedienne Yvette Wilson Succumbs To Cancer
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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.

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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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