We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. [31][32] Matthew Eng wrote of her "terrifically specific chemistry" with Meryl Streep. She also was among millions suffering from heart disease. 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: 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. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. At the time of the film's release, she called both Bernie Mac and Laurence Fishburne, who she had worked with in the past, her "favorites" and said the pair were both "highly professional and extraordinarily talented. Betty Jean Price Bassett. The last show aired on May 25, 2011. Mr. 3000 was a comedy in which Bassett costarred with Bernie Mac. Singing in a film was a new experience for Bassett, who had never had to sing before and had always lip-synced.[94]. Despite this, her performance was given some positive attention, with Elizabeth Weitzman of New York Daily News saying Bassett "makes the movie hers". Welcome to AncientFaces, a com "Thank you for helping me find my family & friends again so many years after I lost them. A system error has occurred. In 1935, in the year that Betty Jane Bassett was born, the BOI's name (the Bureau of Investigation) was changed to the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) and it officially became a separate agency with the Department of Justice. "[78] Family members linked to this person will appear here. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Please enter a valid Memorial ID. As a single mother, Betty stressed the importance of education for her children. [137], Bassett was initiated as an honorary member of Delta Sigma Theta sorority on July 13, 2013. Played Cuba Gooding Jr. 's mother in Boyz n the Hood (1991). born 1958, age 60 with Daniel Bassett. The transcripts of the Slave Narratives collection of the Library of Congress is a record of slavery, bondage and misery. She received another nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Select the next to any field to update. Played Cuba Gooding Jr. 's mother in Boyz n the Hood (1991). She was 78. Angela Evelyn Bassett (born August 16, 1958) is an American actress. In 1986, by the time she was 51 years old, on September 8th, the Oprah Winfrey Show went into national syndication. Daniel's parents were Daniel Bassett Sr and Brownie Bassett. opened. 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? GREAT NEWS! Trivia. There was an error deleting this problem. I get the chance to remember the Share yesterday to connect today & preserve tomorrow, Copyright 1999-2023 AncientFaces, Inc. All Rights Reserved, ADVERTISEMENT Actress Angela Bassett spoke Sunday at the Scientific Sessions conference about losing her mother to heart disease. The prolific actress's mom, Betty Jane Bassett, had type 2 diabetes and tragically died of heart disease. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Memorial ID. Start a FameChain Add to my FameChain. Dannette Bassett. The FBI's responsibility is to "detect and prosecute crimes against the United States". Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? American Actress. "[125], In December 2022, she was named as part of The Hollywood Reporter's Women in Entertainment Power 100. The health complications Bassett's mother experienced led the star to make changes in her own life. What is Betty's ethnicity and where did her parents, grandparents & great-grandparents come from? The initiative's upcoming "Know Diabetes by Heart at the Theater" virtual event is special for Bassett. [92] It was announced in early June 2014 that Yaya DaCosta would play Houston in the film. [124], Bassett has portrayed real life African-American women who are usually strong and intelligent. [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. 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. Bassett felt it was important for her to get the assassination scene correct, and wondered how Betty "found the strength to keep going, to raise her family, to educate, to sustain them. She called the decision to have a female African-American Secret Service director "a bold casting choice". Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Resend Activation Email. Oops, we were unable to send the email. 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. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. "[106], In March 2017, Bassett appeared in "Ache", an episode of the television series Underground. Daniel Benjamin Bassett Jr. Survived by children, Mary (Roger) Wahl, Margaret (Ron) Saxrud, Richard (Nila) and David (Amy); 11 loving grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. . You cannot merge a memorial into itself. We have set your language to Angela Bassett is raising awareness of the devastating illness that took her mother years ago. Bassett met with De Niro and later realized the conversation was meant to break the ice before they started filming. "[86] Bassett began filming her scenes during the latter part of the previous year. [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 try again later. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. [14] Bassett moved to Los Angeles in 1988 for more acting jobs, with early guest spots on A Man Called Hawk and 227 (both 1989). Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Bassett was also classmates with actor Charles S. ST. PETERSBURG Betty Jane Bassett, mother of film and television actress Angela Bassett, died Sunday. Her other notable film roles were in Boyz n the Hood (1991), Waiting to Exhale (1995), Vampire in Brooklyn (1995), How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998), Music of the Heart (1999), Olympus Has Fallen (2013) and London Has Fallen (2016). . Dutton.[13]. Senator and a Congressman, both from the state of Massachusetts, as well as a Naval lieutenant in World War II. 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. Bassett and her sister D'nette grew up in St. Petersburg, Florida with their mother. Bush who was seeking his second term. 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. The True Superhero of Diabetics. In 1993, when she was 58 years old, on January 20th, William J. Clinton became the 42nd President of the United States. For the latter, she won a Golden Globe Award and has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Now, the 61-year-old strong woman is opening up and telling her own story about experiencing sexual molestation as a child. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Bassett says she and the other participants did not see themselves as underprivileged. [134] She endorsed Hillary Clinton for president during the 2016 United States presidential election, saying "Bar none, Clinton would make a great president. [39] Laura Fries of Entertainment Weekly wrote that Bassett "takes her physical strength and turns it inward to portray Parks" and expressed her belief that "lesser hands" would allow for misinterpretation or gross underplay of Parks' personality. "[21] Upon its release, What's Love Got to Do with It received strong reviews that touted her performance as masterful. This account has been disabled. Make sure that the file is a photo. [25] Bassett's character in Waiting to Exhale, Bernadine Harris, was betrayed by her husband and in revenge she set fire to his entire wardrobe and vehicle, then sold what was left for one dollar. Betty Jean Price Bassett February 19, 1929 - January 16, 2020 Betty Jean Price Bassett died January 16, 2020, at her home with her daughter at her side. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. [57] She next appeared in Of Boys and Men, portraying Rieta Cole, the matriarch of a Chicago family who is killed in an accident in the beginning of the film and is seen through flashbacks for the remainder of the film. 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. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. In March 2016, Bassett appeared in London Has Fallen, reprising her role as Lynne Jacobs. In March 2011, it was reported that Bassett had signed up for a lead role in the ABC pilot Identity. Bassett was reported to have a role in the film in June 2012, the month before filming began. See What AncientFaces Does to discover more about the community. She made her film debut as a news reporter in F/X (1986), for which she was required to join the Screen Actors Guild (SAG). [129][130], She is represented by the Executive Speakers Bureau of Memphis, Tennessee. Please reset your password. Learn more about merges. we begin to Show & Tell who they were during particular moments in their lives. 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. 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