Thanks for your help! [79] The film was Bassett's second time working with Devine, as the pair had worked together previously in Waiting to Exhale. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Her character was in a relationship with Robert De Niro's. The burial will be at Acton Cemetery following the service.Betty was a homemaker. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people with diabetes are twice as likely to have heart disease or a stroke. She sang and it was seen as contributing to the film's "blissful unreality". Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Did Betty serve in the military or did a war or conflict interfere with her life? in Notorious (2009), and as Amanda Waller in Green Lantern (2011). [137], Bassett was initiated as an honorary member of Delta Sigma Theta sorority on July 13, 2013. "[58] Bassett also had a role in Nothing But the Truth in 2008. The year she began attending was 1970, one year before the first year that busing was implemented to integrate public schools in St. Petersburg. Experiences, organizations, & how she spent her time. In the 2009 film Notorious, Bassett portrayed Voletta Wallace, the mother of The Notorious B.I.G. [11] At Yale, Bassett met her future husband Courtney B. Vance, a 1986 graduate of the drama school. "I have no doubt that it will be glorious, that it will be wonderful.". "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. Bassett praised the writers, calling them "amazing". Trusted by millions of genealogists since 2003 Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. See What AncientFaces Does to discover more about the community. The award-winning actress, 62, lost her mother, Betty Jane, in June 2014 to heart failure. When we share what we know, together we discover more. [91] Bassett described working with Morgan Freeman as wonderful, but she admitted to being intimidated by him. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. We have set your language to Bassett and her sister D'nette grew up in St. Petersburg, Florida with their mother. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? You have chosen this person to be their own family member. becomes full He was the son of Rev. Visitation one hour before Mass. Bassett met with De Niro and later realized the conversation was meant to break the ice before they started filming. 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. Sorry! [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. Failed to remove flower. The Upward Bound program is an academic and cultural enrichment program for underprivileged students. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Would you like to manage this memorial? You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Explore historical records and family tree profiles about Betty Bassett on MyHeritage, the world's family history network. Share what Betty did for a living or if she had a career or profession. American actress Angela Evelyn Bassett was born on August 16, 1958. BY ANCESTRY.COM. 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Photos, memories, family stories & discoveries are unique to you, and only you can control. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. [128], Bassett is a supporter of programs for the arts, especially for youth. Basically, the four of us are sitting there talking about men and having some fun. opened. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. She was 78. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Dutton.[13]. According to Bassett, the two bonded and that Palmer was as good an actress as any adult she had worked with. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. "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. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. 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". The True Superhero of Diabetics. [132] Bassett supported Obama in his reelection campaign. 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). 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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. Drag images here or select from your computer for Betty Jane Plummer Bassett memorial. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Bassett, Betty J. #ProudOfHer". Bassett also became an ambassador for the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Associations "Know Diabetes by Heart" initiative in 2019. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. The service will begin at 1:00 PM. [83] Bassett also appeared as herself in I Ain't Scared Of You. [26] Stephen Holden of The New York Times opined that Bassett was "largely wasted as a Presidential assistant. Jane Moore gave an insight into her time as Sharon Osbourne's ghost writer, admitting that they 'argued' over the manuscript as she spoke on Loose Women.. I'm a black woman from America. She appeared in the 2008 film Gospel Hill. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. "[6], At the age of four, Bassett was picked up by her mother after her parents divorced, and then relocated with her sister to St. Petersburg, Florida. She returned to the show for its fourth season American Horror Story: Freak Show, playing Desiree Dupree, a three-breasted woman. This account has been disabled. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Overall, Bassett viewed the film as authentic. "We'll be telling stories, you'll meet other individuals who have had this affect their lives, you'll hear more about monologue -- [a] dramatic monologue about my personal journey with my mother with this disease. This is a carousel with slides. In Vampire in Brooklyn, she played Rita Veder, a tortured cop with a dark secret. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. In The Rosa Parks Story, Bassett was cast as Rosa Parks. There was an error deleting this problem. 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. [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. "[106], In March 2017, Bassett appeared in "Ache", an episode of the television series Underground. 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. Bassett was seen as a "terrific" fill in for Obama. In December 2018, she voiced the Decepticon villain 'Shatter' from the Transformers live-action film Bumblebee. 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. The broadcaster, 60, who lived with the . She read the film's script and became interested. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. [111], In January 2018, Bassett joined the Fox first responder procedural drama 911, of which she is also a producer. Please reset your password. 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. Even against. In 2006, she had the opportunity to work on the Wilson canon again, starring in Fences alongside longtime collaborator Laurence Fishburne at the Pasadena Playhouse in California. But it was also the desire to be part of a well-written movie that has something really positive to say about families and about all the different ways there can be to make a family."[54]. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Trivia. Share memories and family stories, photos, or ask questions. Failed to remove flower. When asked if the film was much easier to act in than the more intense roles she had in the past, Bassett responded, "This was much easier. 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. [139], In 2018, she received an honorary doctorate from Yale University and another from Old Dominion University in 2022.[140][141][142]. 46 death records. Select the next to any field to update. She grew up with her sister D'nette and has a step-sister from her father's side. [33], In 2000, Bassett turned down the lead role in Monster's Ball because of the script's sexual content; the role earned Halle Berry the Academy Award for Best Actress. 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. when she died at the age of 78. ===== Perry Recorder Thursday, December 29, 1949 Betty Gell, daughter of Mrs. Thomas Gell of Silver Springs, was united in marriage to William G. Bassett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Percy R. Bossett of 6 Bradford Street on Saturday. Please reset your password. One of her first New York performances came in 1985 when she appeared in J. E. Franklin's Black Girl at Second Stage Theatre. Bassett was also classmates with actor Charles S. [129][130], She is represented by the Executive Speakers Bureau of Memphis, Tennessee. But not iron-fist kind of strong, just self-assured. She was the only member of Bassett's family to have gone to both college and graduate school. [124], Bassett has portrayed real life African-American women who are usually strong and intelligent. [52], Bassett provided her voice for the 2007 film Meet the Robinsons. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Her mother, Betty Jane (Gilbert) Bassett, passed away on June 22, 2014. [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). [80] Director Salim Akil said Bassett's presence quietly makes a big difference.[72]. and you'll be alerted when others do the same. 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. [42][43] That year she also appeared in the film Masked and Anonymous, playing a mistress. Invalid memorial. 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In 1961, when she was 26 years old, on January 20th, John F. Kennedy became the 35th President of the United States. Daniel B. Bassett, Jr. married Betty Jane Gilbert Bassett. He had previously been a U.S. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Full name. "I began to get more awareness or information that her health was declining, and that she had developed Type 2 diabetes -- along with that came cardiovascular disease, and ultimately, she was lost to heart failure," Bassett said. Add Betty's family friends, and her friends from childhood through adulthood. Her mother was a social worker, while her father was a civil servant in NYC. The Biography piece is collaborative, where we work together to present the facts. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. Memorial Mass Tuesday, December 15th, 11:00 am at All Saints Catholic Church, 19795 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville, MN 55044. 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