Make sure that the file is a photo. Resend Activation Email. In 2010, Deadline Hollywood reported that Bassett would have a role in One Police Plaza. 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. Are you a close relative of Betty? 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. Full name. 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! [92] It was announced in early June 2014 that Yaya DaCosta would play Houston in the film. "I have no doubt that it will be glorious, that it will be wonderful.". [118], Bassett provided the voice of Dorothea Williams in the Pixar animated film Soul, which was released on Disney+ on December 25, 2020. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. "[86] Bassett began filming her scenes during the latter part of the previous year. Betty Bassett Partner(s) Other Children. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Betty Bassett (37643963)? Born. [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. Betty Jane (Gilbert) Bassett was born on August 3, 1935 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida United States. 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Select the next to any field to update. Angela Bassett is raising awareness of the devastating illness that took her mother years ago. [50] Bassett appeared in the television film Time Bomb the same year. Bassett was born in New York City, the daughter of a social worker Betty Jane (ne Gilbert), a civil servant, and Daniel Benjamin Bassett, a preacher's son. 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. On television, Bassett has starred as Katherine Jackson in the miniseries The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992). Learn more about managing a memorial . Preceded in death by husband, Ross. 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. The prolific actress's mom, Betty Jane Bassett, had type 2 diabetes and tragically died of heart disease. [20] Bassett won the lead role after beating out Halle Berry and Robin Givens, but she had only one month to prepare before filming began. Please try again later. This is a carousel with slides. 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. "[18], As it happened, Bassett's other high-profile portrayal of 1992--Katherine Jackson in The Jacksons: An American Dream--premiered on ABC in the same week as the theatrical release of Malcolm X. Bassett's agents had tried to discourage her from playing the role, given the negative publicity surrounding Michael Jackson after he was accused of child molestation. This browser does not support getting your location. The year she began attending was 1970, one year before the first year that busing was implemented to integrate public schools in St. Petersburg. "[78] Betty Jane Bassett Age. . This section is to introduce Betty Bassett with highlights of her life and how she is remembered. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Did Betty finish grade school, get a GED, go to high school, get a college degree or masters? She also became narrator of the Magic Kingdom nighttime spectacular Disney Enchantment that premiered on October 1, 2021. In November 2022, she reprised her role as Ramonda in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. 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. I think I'm a little bit more hyper and concerned about them than even myself sometimes.". Star's mother vanished, when Angela was merely 10-months-old, and then suddenly showed up, when the girl grew older. He was the son of Rev. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. 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). Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Heart disease also affects the Black community at a disproportionate rate. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. [70] Bassett said working on the film was "a lot of fun" and that she enjoyed being a part of it. [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. Gilbert family member is 71. Who is Betty Bassett to you? The actress said her mother's health complications arose later in life. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Photos, memories, family stories & discoveries are unique to you, and only you can control. She is an active Ambassador of UNICEF for the United States and a member of the West Angeles Church of God in Christ. [71] Despite this, Bassett was taken "out of her element" with the arrangements made that accommodated the computer-generated effects. Bassett and her sister D'nette grew up in St. Petersburg, Florida with their mother. She joked to reporter Jennifer H. Cunningham, "Yes, I can sing you didn't ask how well!" You can always change this later in your Account settings. [126], Bassett married actor Courtney B. Vance in 1997. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Mom lived life to the fullest, and will be missed by all. Betty's immediate relatives including parents, siblings, partnerships and children in the Bassett family tree. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Explore historical records and family tree profiles about Betty Bassett on MyHeritage, the world's family history network. . All Rights Reserved. Dannette Bassett. Learn more about managing a memorial . Her mother was a social worker, while her father was a civil servant in NYC. [98] On June 11, 2014, Ruby Dee died from natural causes. With this being a part of her narrative, . [93] She was asked by the film's director, Kasi Lemmons, if she could sing and Bassett admitted to lying to get the role. Bassett was surprised to learn after researching that Coretta initially refused Martin Luther King Jr.'s "advances" and called Mrs. King a "modern day iconic heroine." Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Verify and try again. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Betty was born in . based on information from your browser. [114][115][116][117] In July 2018, she portrayed CIA Director Erika Sloane in the action spy film Mission: Impossible Fallout. She met Tina Turner twice, who advised her on details of her interpretation, from wigs and outfits to dancing styles. Weve updated the security on the site. She revealed the misconduct to her mother, Betty Jane Bassett who didn't hesitate to . [96] Bassett's performance earned her a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie. [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. [82] Tambay A. Obenson of IndieWire attributed Bassett's lack of appearances in promotional material to her having a small role and her demographic not being targeted by the film. (Impressionista Films/Jay Reilly) CHICAGO - Betty Jane Bassett was among millions of Americans suffering from Type 2 diabetes. [108] The Wilson plays featuring Bassett were Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (1984) and Joe Turner's Come and Gone (1986). Try again. Basset also voiced the character Six in the first-person shooter game, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege. Learn more about merges. Betty Jane Bassett, mother of actor Angela Bassett, died Sunday. Year should not be greater than current year. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. 78. [104][105] Bassett appeared in American Horror Story: Roanoke. cemeteries found in Acton, Marion County, Indiana, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. [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]. She felt it did a "wonderful job of bringing" The Notorious B.I.G. Failed to report flower. Dannette Bassett. Ten months after Bassett was born, her mother became pregnant and had a . Friends with Nancy Wilson, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, and Loni Love. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. After completing seventh grade, she was bused to Azalea Middle School for eighth and ninth grade. 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. [31][32] Matthew Eng wrote of her "terrifically specific chemistry" with Meryl Streep. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. a https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37643963/betty-jane-bassett. 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 difference this year, however, was that Bassett chose a unique way to honor her mom's legacy. She described Betty Jane as a woman who was "strong willed" and "determined" throughout her life. ===== 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. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. 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. 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