She also was among millions suffering from heart disease. Drag images here or select from your computer for Betty Jane Plummer Bassett memorial. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. [66][67], In 2010, Bassett lent her voice to portray First Lady Michelle Obama[68] on an episode of The Simpsons titled "Stealing First Base". In The Rosa Parks Story, Bassett was cast as Rosa Parks. Her mother, Betty Jane (Gilbert) Bassett, passed away on June 22, 2014. 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. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. 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? [15], Bassett earned industry attention and public recognition for her early performances in the films Boyz n the Hood (1991) and Malcolm X (1992). She said she felt "motivated" to raise awareness of the initiative's purpose and highlight the link between Type 2 diabetes and heart disease because of her family's history. [104][105] Bassett appeared in American Horror Story: Roanoke. 78. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. "[88] The film received mixed reviews, including negative reactions from Ilyasah Shabazz and Bernice King, the daughters of Betty Shabazz and Coretta Scott King. Geni requires JavaScript! The transcripts of the Slave Narratives collection of the Library of Congress is a record of slavery, bondage and misery. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Daniel's parents were Daniel Bassett Sr and Brownie Bassett. Bassett called the recording "haunting," but noted that afterward she was "able to grab hold of the pain and re-create the scene." She was 78. [3][4][5] Bassett's middle name was given to her in honor of her aunt Evelyn. Betty Jane Bassett Age. [79] The film was Bassett's second time working with Devine, as the pair had worked together previously in Waiting to Exhale. Survived by children, Mary (Roger) Wahl, Margaret (Ron) Saxrud, Richard (Nila) and David (Amy); 11 loving grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Heart disease also affects the Black community at a disproportionate rate. Bassett said, "The thing is that my character is thinking about how her husband has left her. A popular talk show, it was number 1 in the ratings since its debut. She said she hasn't seen a script but has the utmost faith in the film's director, Ryan Coogler. For her portrayal of Betty Shabazz in the latter, she earned an Image Award, while the movie itself had a mixed critical reception. 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: The actress said her mother's health complications arose later in life. Betty Jane (Gilbert) Bassett was born on August 3, 1935 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida United States. [107] Executive producer and director Anthony Hemingway said her character "was written with Angela in mind" and that the entire cast came to see Bassett the day she filmed her performance. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people with diabetes are twice as likely to have heart disease or a stroke. The difference this year, however, was that Bassett chose a unique way to honor her mom's legacy. Preceded in death by husband, Ross. The production opened on Broadway on October 13, 2011. 102 birth, 46 death, 35 marriage, 2 divorce, View Age 93 of Lakeville passed away December 7, 2015. Ex-wife of Daniel Benjamin Bassett, Jr. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). [64] Bassett said she jumped at the chance to be part of the film after reading the script. This is a carousel with slides. . The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. An independent candidate, Ross Perot, won 18.91% - the most votes for an independent candidate since Teddy Roosevelt's run for President in 1912. Her mother had Type 2 diabetes and Bassett said their family didn't see the "wolf at the door" in her healthbattle. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. [75][76] Bassett had a good feeling about the film from "the start",[72] and believed her character had a "real presence" in the film and felt she was active in the plot. [97] Bassett had previously expressed interest in directing the year before. 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. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. and you'll be alerted when others do the same. Bassett watched the previous seasons of the series before meeting with Murphy and found the writing "wonderful" and the characters "so realized". Overall, Bassett viewed the film as authentic. Betty Jane Bassett lived [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". "This is a career about images. Saturday 03 Aug 1935. [44][45] Ann Hornaday noted her as among the "endless parade of actors who show up even for the briefest of appearances". Mom lived life to the fullest, and will be missed by all. Her first Oscar nomination came in the Best Actress category for her portrayal of Tina Turner in the biopic What's Love Got to Do with It (1993); her second nomination, in the Best Supporting Actress category for her role of Queen Ramonda in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022), marked the first time an actor was Oscar-nominated for a role in a Marvel film. [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. Year should not be greater than current year. She was then telephoned by director Frank Oz, who told her Robert De Niro would "like to meet with you". Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. A 2:00 p.m. funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Victor Hill Pentecostal Holiness Church [122][123], She is set to appear alongside Millie Bobby Brown in the Netflix film Damsel. A system error has occurred. Angela Evelyn Bassett was born on 16th August 1958 in the United States to Betty Jane (ne Gilbert) and Daniel Benjamin Bassett. (Impressionista Films/Jay Reilly) CHICAGO - Betty Jane Bassett was among millions of Americans suffering from Type 2 diabetes. Bassett described the then-recently filmed party scene and her character in Waiting to Exhale to the Orlando Sentinel. Start a FameChain Add to my FameChain. [128], Bassett is a supporter of programs for the arts, especially for youth. She and her costars Robert Townsend and Victoria Rowell were seen by Robert Gillard of LA Sentinel as doing wonderful jobs of "capturing the emotions of a family stricken by grief. He beat incumbent George H.W. 25 years later, she played his sister in American Horror Story (2011). Clinton won 43.01% of the popular vote to Bush's 37.45%. To use this feature, use a newer browser. I think I'm a little bit more hyper and concerned about them than even myself sometimes.". Make sure that the file is a photo. [48][49], In the 2006 film Akeelah and the Bee, Bassett portrayed Tanya Anderson, the mother of the film's lead, Akeelah, played by Keke Palmer. She was married to. Try again later. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Bassett says she and the other participants did not see themselves as underprivileged. Actress who earned an Academy Award nomination for her role as Tina Turner in the 1993 biopic What's Love Got to Do with It. ST. PETERSBURG Betty Jane Bassett, mother of film and television actress Angela Bassett, died Sunday. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. The health complications Bassett's mother experienced led the star to make changes in her own life. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. You cannot merge a memorial into itself. Angela Evelyn Bassett (born August 16, 1958) . [132] Bassett supported Obama in his reelection campaign. Married December 24th 1949 in Perry, Wyomong County, New York. Add Betty's family friends, and her friends from childhood through adulthood. [131], In early 2007, Bassett donated $2,300 to the presidential primary campaign of Barack Obama. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. "[135] Bassett also spoke at the 2016 Democratic National Convention, introducing survivors of the previous year's Charleston church shooting, an incident about which she spoke during her remarks. Now, the 61-year-old strong woman is opening up and telling her own story about experiencing sexual molestation as a child. Memorial has already been merged. [22][23] Marc Bernardin of Entertainment Weekly wrote that Bassett "gave the performance of a lifetime" portraying Turner in the biopic. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. ", She went on, "Hopefully within it, we'll be inspired, we'll get some information -- not too heavy handed but with fun -- because it's about education, advocacy and making those structural changes that can make a real difference in our lives, the lives of our loved ones and in our in our community. Mother of Angela Bassett and Private [108] Share this memorial using social media sites or email. She raised her family in Wanamaker and worked part-time as a substitute teacher and kindergarten assistant.She is survived by Steve Bassett, David Bassett, Anne Watkins, step-daughter Marjorie Bramer, seventeen grandchildren, and twenty-nine great-grandchildren.Arrangements entrusted to Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service and Crematory-Greenwood Chapel.Published by Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory - Greenwood Chapel on May 16, 2022. Betty was a social worker, while Daniel was the son of a preacher. 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. 0 cemeteries found in Acton, Marion County, Indiana, USA. [103] She appeared in the 2008 film Gospel Hill. Photos, memories, family stories & discoveries are unique to you, and only you can control. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. "I have no doubt that it will be glorious, that it will be wonderful.". becomes full cemeteries found in Acton, Marion County, Indiana, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Actress confessed once that she has always suffered from the lack of motherly love . She also became narrator of the Magic Kingdom nighttime spectacular Disney Enchantment that premiered on October 1, 2021. "He's a visionary, an auteur, he's a kind of gentle soul and he encourages you in his own particular way, his own sweet way, gentle, insistent way to give your best, so I have absolute faith in him," she added. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Angela Bassett is raising awareness of the devastating illness that took her mother years ago. Angela Bassett. [80] Director Salim Akil said Bassett's presence quietly makes a big difference.[72]. Failed to delete memorial. As a single mother, Betty stressed the importance of education for her children. Full name. Angela Bassett wishes her mother could see her career success almost 10 years on from her death. Would you like to manage this memorial? 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. What schools or universities did Betty attend? Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. In the 2009 film Notorious, Bassett portrayed Voletta Wallace, the mother of The Notorious B.I.G. After completing her scenes for Malcolm X, Bassett returned to Los Angeles and got a call to audition for a movie based on I, Tina, Tina Turner's memoir. Bassett called the grade the "average," leading her mother to say she did not have "average kids." Friends with Nancy Wilson, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, and Loni Love. And I've seen it time and time again with these women that we brought into this directing world that they're just killing it, and they're working twice as hard because they know they have a lot to prove. [73] In 2011, Bassett co-starred with Samuel L. Jackson in the play The Mountaintop a fictionalized depiction of the night before the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. (Jackson portrays MLK) while at the Lorraine Motel. At the time of the film's release, she expressed her belief that her career would never receive such high-profile roles again. This year's Mother's Day was hard for Angela Bassett. Children Together. The broadcaster, 60, who lived with the . Include gps location with grave photos where possible. There is a problem with your email/password. His Other Children. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Resend Activation Email. 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