She also earned an Academy Award nomination but lost to Holly Hunter for The Piano. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? ", Outside of her advocacy efforts, Bassett is also getting ready to film the highly anticipated "Black Panther" sequel, "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. He had previously been a U.S. David married Betty Jane Bassett, a social worker, on June 24, 1959, in Forsyth, North Carolina, US, but divorced her when their daughters were young. "'Black Panther' fans don't have to worry about a thing because we have our fearless, wonderful, visionary leader Ryan Coogler there, you know, on script and there directing," she said. Bassett was seen as a "terrific" fill in for Obama. "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.". [53] When asked about her motives in taking on the role, Bassett said, "For one, it was a character I had never played before, which is always important to me, to keep me sharp. 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. Her character was in a relationship with Robert De Niro's. Bassett is a supporter of the Royal Theater Boys & Girls Club in her hometown of St. Petersburg, Florida. Friends with Nancy Wilson, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, and Loni Love. Betty Jane Bassett, mother of actor Angela Bassett, died Sunday. Her mother, Betty Jane (Gilbert) Bassett, passed away on June 22, 2014. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. In 1961, when she was 26 years old, on January 20th, John F. Kennedy became the 35th President of the United States. Bassett praised the writers, calling them "amazing". She was then telephoned by director Frank Oz, who told her Robert De Niro would "like to meet with you". BASSETT, Betty Jane 78, of St. Petersburg, passed away on June 22, 2014. In June 2012, she made an appearance at the St. Petersburg office of his campaign and said the election was not one "where we can sit on the sidelines". "[78] [22][23] Marc Bernardin of Entertainment Weekly wrote that Bassett "gave the performance of a lifetime" portraying Turner in the biopic. In 1986, by the time she was 51 years old, on September 8th, the Oprah Winfrey Show went into national syndication. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Trusted by millions of genealogists since 2003 [64] Bassett said she jumped at the chance to be part of the film after reading the script. Bassett, who recently starred in an episode of Aziz Ansari's "Master of None," is using the heartbreaking loss of her mother, Betty Jane Bassett, to spread awareness about the link between type 2 . [84][85] Bassett had previously played Shabazz in both Malcolm X and Panther, but instead played Coretta Scott King opposite to Mary J. Blige, who played Shabazz. 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). Your Scrapbook is currently empty. [100] In a negative review of the film, Mark Kermode lamented Bassett "appears from behind closed doors like a celebrity guest on Stars in Their Eyes."[101]. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. 102 birth, 46 death, 35 marriage, 2 divorce, View An "A" and "B" student for the most part, Bassett got her first "C" in physical education, and tried to convince her mother not to be disappointed by the grade. 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. Betty Jean Price Bassett. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. [8] After graduating from Jordan Park Elementary School, she began being bussed out of her neighborhood to attend Disston Middle School for seventh grade. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Learn more about merges. Memorial ID. Betty Jane Bassett (mother) Date of Birth: August 03, 1935. Start a FameChain Add to my FameChain. Try again later. The average age of Despite the acclaim, Bassett said, on November 4, 2022, on Today with Hoda & Jenna, that after portraying Turner she "received no calls" for acting for about a year and a half. [126], Bassett married actor Courtney B. Vance in 1997. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. After completing seventh grade, she was bused to Azalea Middle School for eighth and ninth grade. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Betty Jane Plummer Bassett I found on Findagrave.com. [11] At Yale, Bassett met her future husband Courtney B. Vance, a 1986 graduate of the drama school. Copyright 2023 ABC News Internet Ventures. The last show aired on May 25, 2011. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Star's mother vanished, when Angela was merely 10-months-old, and then suddenly showed up, when the girl grew older. Her role was seen as just an "extended cameo" by Brian Lowry of Variety. 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You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. [24] Bassett won a Golden Globe for her portrayal of Turner, making her the first African-American to win the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress Motion Picture Musical or Comedy. 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. Memorial Mass Tuesday, December 15th, 11:00 am at All Saints Catholic Church, 19795 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville, MN 55044. She was also nominated for an Academy Award in the same category, which made her the first person in a Marvel Studios movie to be nominated for an Academy Award in any acting category. Full name. 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. Her mother had Type 2 diabetes and Bassett said their family didn't see the "wolf at the door" in her health battle. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. "I think I have been incredibly blessed and it is probably just all downhill from here. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? She had children Angela Evelyn Bassett and Dannette Belinda Bassett. 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. In March 2016, Bassett appeared in London Has Fallen, reprising her role as Lynne Jacobs. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. cemeteries found in Acton, Marion County, Indiana, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. [98] On June 11, 2014, Ruby Dee died from natural causes. Bassett said in 2001 that she liked those roles and added: "That's the image that I like to put out there, and those are the parts I'm attracted to. (Impressionista Films/Jay Reilly) CHICAGO - Betty Jane Bassett was among millions of Americans suffering from Type 2 diabetes. In November 2022, she reprised her role as Ramonda in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. [16] During production, director Spike Lee showed Bassett a tape of the exact moment when Malcolm X was shot during his assassination, since they would be filming the scene. based on information from your browser. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. This is a carousel with slides. Please reset your password. Gilbert family member is 71. Who is Betty Bassett to you? based on information from your browser. [96] Bassett's performance earned her a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie. She was 78. Betty Bassett Children. 22 Jun 2014. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. We have set your language to This section is to introduce Betty Bassett with highlights of her life and how she is remembered. 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. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. [111], In January 2018, Bassett joined the Fox first responder procedural drama 911, of which she is also a producer. Survived by children, Mary (Roger) Wahl, Margaret (Ron) Saxrud, Richard (Nila) and David (Amy); 11 loving grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. A 2:00 p.m. funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Victor Hill Pentecostal Holiness Church [50] Bassett appeared in the television film Time Bomb the same year. His Other Children. Bassett's middle name was given to her in honor of her aunt Evelyn. Welcome to AncientFaces, a com "Thank you for helping me find my family & friends again so many years after I lost them. In 2014, she lost those battles. Bassett soon looked for acting work in the New York theater. Experiences, organizations, & how she spent her time. [103] Unlock the mysteries of your family history and explore the rich tapestry of your past with AncientFaces. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. 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. Share what Betty did for a living or if she had a career or profession. Join Facebook to connect with Betty Jane Bassett and others you may know. [71] Bassett's and Loretta Devine's performances in the film were called "in some ways too fierce for the room, offering nuances of hostility and hurt that the movie cannot really handle" and contributing to the "unevenness of the performances" in the film. Dutton.[13]. Bassett's mother lived in New York City with her father's brother and his wife when she met Bassett's father. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Angela Evelyn Bassett was born on August 16, 1958, to Betty Jane Bassett who worked for the Health and Human Services Agency, and Daniel Bassett in New York, New York. As a single mother, Betty stressed the importance of education for her children. Benjamin B. Bassett Sr. and Brownie Younger Bassett of Winston-Salem, NC. Bassett, Betty J. Played Cuba Gooding Jr. 's mother in Boyz n the Hood (1991). She was 78. [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. 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. [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. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. She admitted to not caring about the negative view of members of the Jackson family at the time, citing her childhood fondness for the Jackson 5 as an example of her passion for the project, and believed her "instinct" about the role had been correct once she learned of the positive reviews the miniseries received after airing. Bassett said the pregnancy "only made things harder", leading her parents to send her to her father's sister, Golden, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Wikipedia Profile Angela Bassett American actress People. Ten months after Bassett was born, her mother became pregnant and had a . This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. To learn more about this movement's mission, and Angela Bassett herself, I . Share this memorial using social media sites or email. (Impressionista Films/Jay Reilly) CHICAGO - Betty Jane Bassett was among millions of Americans suffering from Type 2 diabetes. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. [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". Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. . Daughter of Leroy Gilbert and Emma Jean Gilbert A popular talk show, it was number 1 in the ratings since its debut. ", "I'm excited, as you can imagine, very excited," she said. "[65] Bassett earned positive reviews for her performance in the film, noted as being one of the more experienced actors involved. [40] In addition to positive reception of her role, Bassett was seen as the "star" of the film due to playing the lead and earned a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie for her performance. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. 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. I get the chance to remember the Share yesterday to connect today & preserve tomorrow, Copyright 1999-2023 AncientFaces, Inc. All Rights Reserved, ADVERTISEMENT Bassett called the grade the "average," leading her mother to say she did not have "average kids." [124], Bassett has portrayed real life African-American women who are usually strong and intelligent. [108] Bassett said, "The thing is that my character is thinking about how her husband has left her. Memorial has already been merged. The burial will be at Acton Cemetery following the service.Betty was a homemaker. Angela Bassett. Help paint a picture of Betty so that she is always remembered. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. There is a problem with your email/password. [71] Despite this, Bassett was taken "out of her element" with the arrangements made that accommodated the computer-generated effects. After graduation, Bassett worked as a receptionist for a beauty salon and as a photo researcher. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? [134] She endorsed Hillary Clinton for president during the 2016 United States presidential election, saying "Bar none, Clinton would make a great president. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Add Betty's family friends, and her friends from childhood through adulthood. Daniel Benjamin Bassett Jr. ). Betty Jane (Gilbert) Bassett was born on August 3, 1935 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida United States. When we share what we know, together we discover more. The True Superhero of Diabetics. Refresh this page to see various historical events that occurred during Betty's lifetime. We have set your language to [102] Bassett noted it was "the very first sequel I've ever done" and that she had been excited at the prospect of another film after the initial success of Olympus Has Fallen. Angela Bassett wishes her mother could see her career success almost 10 years on from her death. 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