They first met at Yale School of Drama, then became a couple over a decade later after their paths crossed again in Los Angeles. Biographies are our place to remember and discover more about the people important to us. Dannette Bassett. In 1985, Bassett made her first television appearance, as a prostitute in the made-for-TV movie Doubletake. [124], Bassett has portrayed real life African-American women who are usually strong and intelligent. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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Memorial ID. [60][61] She portrayed Dr. Catherine Banfield, an exacting Chief of the ER who was also working to recover from the death of a son and to bring another child into her family. Age 93 of Lakeville passed away December 7, 2015. She read the film's script and became interested. [8] After graduating from Jordan Park Elementary School, she began being bussed out of her neighborhood to attend Disston Middle School for seventh grade. Explore historical records and family tree profiles about Betty Bassett on MyHeritage, the world's family history network. I have a cigarette in one hand, and I'm drinking. Angela Bassett on Her 'Passionate' Marriage to Courtney B. Vance", "Simmons Leadership Conference Celebrates "Spirit of Resilience" with Keynote Speakers Angela Bassett, Tina Brown, Mia Farrow, and Sheryl WuDunn", "West Angeles Church of God in Christ Recognizes Member Angela Bassett for 'Black Panther' Role! [138], She is Pentecostal Evangelical Christian and a member of the West Angeles Church of God in Christ (Church of God in Christ), located in Los Angeles. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. While being asked about what drew her to play real-life women, Bassett answered "The respect that I have for their livestheir stories, vulnerabilities, strength, and resolve. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Bassett was born in New York City, the daughter of a social worker Betty Jane (ne Gilbert), a civil servant,[2] and Daniel Benjamin Bassett, a preacher's son. Star's mother vanished, when Angela was merely 10-months-old, and then suddenly showed up, when the girl grew older. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people with diabetes are twice as likely to have heart disease or a stroke. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Resend Activation Email. Actress confessed once that she has always suffered from the lack of motherly love . Bassett said she loved the story,[50] viewing the lead character as someone that "could be anyone because each of us have had dreams and aspirations and wanting to be and needing to be supported and directed",[51] and described working with Palmer as being "really wonderful." GREAT NEWS! Her mother had Type 2 diabetes and Bassett said their family didn't see the "wolf at the door" in her health battle. Try again later. J. Edgar Hoover, the Chief of the BOI, continued in his office and became the first Director of the FBI. [12] She then studied acting at the Yale School of Drama and obtained a Master of Fine Arts in 1983, despite opposition from her paternal aunt who warned her to not "waste" her "Yale education on theater." Houston's daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown, insulted Bassett on Twitter for not casting her as her mother in the film, to which Bassett admitted in an interview that she had never thought about casting Brown. Bassett was also classmates with actor Charles S. Copyright 2023 ABC News Internet Ventures. Unlock the mysteries of your family history and explore the rich tapestry of your past with AncientFaces. But I have always maintained that [the roles] I cannot do because of the way I'm made up, or because of the way I think, I don't begrudge that there is someone else who has no issues with that. Learn more about merges. Help paint a picture of Betty so that she is always remembered. [26] Stephen Holden of The New York Times opined that Bassett was "largely wasted as a Presidential assistant. Bassett, Betty J. [79] The film was Bassett's second time working with Devine, as the pair had worked together previously in Waiting to Exhale. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Betty Jane Bassett, mother of actor Angela Bassett, died Sunday. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Her mother had Type 2 diabetes and Bassett said their family didn't see the "wolf at the door" in her healthbattle. Actress Angela Bassett spoke Sunday at the Scientific Sessions conference about losing her mother to heart disease. [133], Bassett attended the second inauguration of Barack Obama on January 21, 2013. Try again later. Bassett raised her daughter, one of the city's most famous exports, in St. Petersburg, and in interviews the actress has recalled her child hood here, spent taking swim lessons at Wildwood Community Center and walking from her home in Jordan Park to Boca Ciega High School, where she graduated in 1976. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Bassett said, "The thing is that my character is thinking about how her husband has left her. This account has been disabled. The health complications Bassett's mother experienced led the star to make changes in her own life. Who were the people in Betty's life? https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37643963/betty-jane-bassett. Sadly, Betty Jane Bassett died in 2014 of a heart attack related to Type 2 diabetes, and ever since Angela has focused a great deal of her time and energy on raising awareness about the disease, and funds to combat it. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. based on information from your browser. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. On television, Bassett has starred as Katherine Jackson in the miniseries The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992). The service will begin at 1:00 PM. [122][123], She is set to appear alongside Millie Bobby Brown in the Netflix film Damsel. "[86] Bassett began filming her scenes during the latter part of the previous year. [4] Ten months after Bassett was born, her mother became pregnant and had a second child, Bassett's sister D'nette. She said she hasn't seen a script but has the utmost faith in the film's director, Ryan Coogler. Over the course of her career, Bassett has received multiple awards and nominations, including two Golden Globe Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award (Outstanding Cast for Black Panther), two Critics' Choice Awards, as well as nominations for two Academy Awards, seven Emmy Awards and a BAFTA Award. [19] Bassett had idolized the group growing up and said the Jackson family were positive influences on the African-American community for their successes.[19]. Survived by children, Mary (Roger) Wahl, Margaret (Ron) Saxrud, Richard (Nila) and David (Amy); 11 loving grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. In May 2017, Bassett appeared in an episode of Master of None, portraying major character Denise's mother Catherine. She called it her first time doing "this kind of movie" but expressed interest in seeing what her scenes looked like. The actress said her mother's health complications arose later in life. Memorial Mass Tuesday, December 15th, 11:00 am at All Saints Catholic Church, 19795 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville, MN 55044. This is a carousel with slides. Betty Jane Bassett (born Gilbert) in FamilySearch Family Tree view all Immediate Family Daniel Benjamin Bassett, Jr. ex-husband Angela Bassett daughter Private child Emma Jean Gilbert mother Leroy Gilbert father Private sibling Private sibling Private sibling About Betty Jane Bassett notes From "FRIENDS: A Love Story" page 11-13: In 1993, when she was 58 years old, on January 20th, William J. Clinton became the 42nd President of the United States. News, saying he told her she would "'do this big, big episode and you're going to knock it out of the park,' and she did. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Sorry! [10], Bassett studied at Yale University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in African American Studies in 1980. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday at Greater Mount Zion AME Church, 1045 16th Street S, with and funeral services 11 a.m. Saturday at the same location. Oops, something didn't work. [55][56] Stephen Holden of The New York Times wrote that Bassett's "fiery self-possession brings a spark of passion to her stick-figure character". There are no volunteers for this cemetery. She grew up with her sister D'nette and has a step-sister from her father's side. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Betty Jane Plummer Bassett I found on Findagrave.com. As Bassett described, a "sense of pride" developed in her and she did not get another "C" until college. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. What is Betty's ethnicity and where did her parents, grandparents & great-grandparents come from? What's Love Got To Do With It (1993) Subject: Tina Turner", "Using a Big Budget To Ask Big Questions", "Which Route Upward, On a Wing or a Prayer? The couple's twins son Slater Josiah Vance and daughter Bronwyn Golden Vance were carried by a surrogate. When 2 or more people share their unique perspectives, Thanks for your help! (Impressionista Films/Jay Reilly) CHICAGO - Betty Jane Bassett was among millions of Americans suffering from Type 2 diabetes. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Add to your scrapbook. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Bassett starred in three movies in 1995, which were released with varied reactions from critics: Vampire in Brooklyn, Strange Days, and Waiting to Exhale (where she worked with author Terry McMillan). Verify and try again. It was pretty easy compared to some of the roles I've done that call for so much emotion or physicality." The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. She's the host of Know Diabetes by Heart, a joint fundraiser by the American Heart . [10], At Boca Ciega High School, Bassett was a cheerleader and a member of the Upward Bound college prep program, the debate team, student government, drama club and choir. Angela Bassett is raising awareness of the devastating illness that took her mother years ago. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Facebook gives people the. Failed to delete memorial. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Bio Angela Bassett, best known for being a Movie Actress, was born in Harlem, New York City, New York, USA on Saturday, August 16, 1958. St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida United States. opened. Bassett watched the previous seasons of the series before meeting with Murphy and found the writing "wonderful" and the characters "so realized". Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? She felt it did a "wonderful job of bringing" The Notorious B.I.G. Connect to 5,000+ Gilbert profiles on Geni, Apr 1 1950 - St. Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida, United States, Ralph R Gilbert, Lorraine D Gilbert, Garland W Gilbert, Aug 3 1935 - Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida, United States, Leroy Gilbert, Emma Gilbert (born Stokes), Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida, United States, Harlem, New York, New York County, New York, United States. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Bassett's mother became more involved in her daughter's grades and told her and her sister the pair were going to college. And to cross the water, to countries where people will never meet people who look like me. In December 2018, she voiced the Decepticon villain 'Shatter' from the Transformers live-action film Bumblebee. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. She met Tina Turner twice, who advised her on details of her interpretation, from wigs and outfits to dancing styles. So it becomes a bigger thing than me just becoming a movie star, and me just being on TV. A 2:00 p.m. funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Victor Hill Pentecostal Holiness Church Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Share what Betty did for a living or if she had a career or profession. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Year should not be greater than current year. See What AncientFaces Does to discover more about the community. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. She will host the free night of entertainment "celebrating Black culture and overcoming diabetes, heart disease and stroke" from the famous Apollo Theater in Harlem on May 25. Betty Jane Bassett Age. "Of course, there'll be some changes we know -- we know we won't have our heart and soul right there at the center in Chadwick, but in spirit I know that he will be with us from day one through through infinity.". Children Together. Join Facebook to connect with Betty Jane Bassett and others you may know. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. This browser does not support getting your location. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Minority Health reported in 2018 that African Americans were 30% more likely to die from heart disease than non-Hispanic whites. The FBI's responsibility is to "detect and prosecute crimes against the United States". Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. "[15] In an interview with the Orlando Sentinel, Bassett described going to one of Turner's concerts and crying profusely, and stated that, upon realizing that she knew some of Turner's dance moves, she was "almost a river of tears. You cannot merge a memorial into itself. [87] Mary J. Blige, when asked about what kind of experience it was to work with Bassett, said that she was "one of Angela's biggest fans" while calling her an "amazing woman. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. To use this feature, use a newer browser. She is an active Ambassador of UNICEF for the United States and a member of the West Angeles Church of God in Christ. born 1958, age 60 American Actress. [62][63] To portray Wallace's Jamaican accent, Bassett conversed with her on and off the film set, and she practiced her accent using tapes that Wallace made. Failed to report flower. Please try again later. [95] Her agent approached Ryan Murphy about her having a role in the series and he told the agent that she was the person he had in mind for Marie Laveau. To use this feature, use a newer browser. "This is a career about images. This account has been disabled. Mom lived life to the fullest, and will be missed by all. Died. Start a FameChain Add to my FameChain. Her mother, Betty Jane (Gilbert) Bassett, passed away on June 22, 2014. Please enter a valid Memorial ID. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Betty Bassett (37643963)? Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? The Wilson plays featuring Bassett were Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (1984) and Joe Turner's Come and Gone (1986). Angela Evelyn Bassett was born on August 16, 1958 in New York City, to Betty Jane (Gilbert), a social worker, and Daniel Benjamin Bassett, a preacher's son. He was the son of Rev. Bassett praised the writers, calling them "amazing". Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. According to Bassett, the two bonded and that Palmer was as good an actress as any adult she had worked with. Despite this, her performance was given some positive attention, with Elizabeth Weitzman of New York Daily News saying Bassett "makes the movie hers". "With it, I'm able to just honor the woman that my mother was and also to use this incredible platform that I have to get the word out," she said. She played Stella, a 40-year-old American professional woman who falls in love with a 20-year-old Jamaican man. 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