The Twittersphere is mourning the death of former ‘Moesha’ star Yvette Wilson, who played Andell Wilkerson. She was 48 years old.
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.
Shar Jackson has been sending out tweets asking for prayers for her friend and co-star for the last few days:
On June 11, 2012:
RT @itsgabrielleu: !!RT @SharJackson: Everyone plz send prayer and light to my sister and best friend Yvette Wilson…..—
G.U [MY] Inspiration (@_ILoveUGabU) June 11, 2012
7 hours ago:
Fuck Cancer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!—
Shar J (@SharJackson) June 14, 2012
2 hours ago:
Oh god….. My heart is soooo unbelievably broken ….—
Shar J (@SharJackson) June 15, 2012
And finally this tweet came in an hour ago:
I wanna thank all my tweeties for their prayers but god has chosen to take my sister Yvette home.. …—
Shar J (@SharJackson) June 15, 2012
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Since that time, the condolences have been pouring in for Jackson, who played Moesha’s best friend Niecy Jackson on the show.
Wilson’s death has also been confirmed on her Wikipedia page.
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Wilson, who also co-starred on ‘The Parkers’ with comedienne Monique’ and such memorable films such as “House Party 2,” “House Party 3,” and ”Friday,” was not only battling cancer but has also been plagued with kidney problems and needed kidney transplant as well.
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 with her getting to various medical facilities. To date, the site had raised $13,599 of the $25,000 they were seeking — or 54 percent. The fundraiser ended June 9, 2012.
As previously reported by NewsOne.com, Wilson is the fifth tragedy that has occurred from the “Moesha” show. Star Brandy Norwood struck and killed a woman with her vehicle. Merlin Santana, who played Moesha’s first boyfriend, “Ohaji,” was only 26 years young when he was shot dead in California as he sat in the passenger seat of a car. Mac, who had the recurring role of “Uncle Mitchell” and was Andell’s boyfriend, died in 2008 from complications of pneumonia. The ever-popular “Hakeem,” Moesha’s sidekick who was played by Lamont Bentley, was killed in a car crash more than 6 years ago.
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Other colleagues and stars have begun sharing their condolences via Twitter:
Yvette Wilson was super cool everytime we ran into each other. Rest peacefully.—
Tony Rock (@TONYROCK) June 15, 2012
Wow!! May God rest her soul. “@otengkk: @MalinsWorld just read Yvette Wilson has passed away RIP”—
Malinda Williams (@MalinsWorld) June 15, 2012
Rip Yvette Wilson…thank u for many years of laughs from Moesha & The Parker's. lockerz.com/s/217279707—
niecy nash (@NiecyNash) June 15, 2012
#RIPYVETTEWILSON Great actress from "Moesha" & "The Parkers" She was truly beautiful inside & out. You will be missed. Love & Light—
Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) June 15, 2012
one love to Yvette Wilson. you're on a higher plane now. sad that you will now really never ever ever ever eva–come around here no mo. #RIP—
Questo of The Roots (@questlove) June 15, 2012
There has been no official statement released, but check back with NewsOne for updates.
Rest in love and laughter, Ms. Wilson.
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