The average age of [98] On June 11, 2014, Ruby Dee died from natural causes. 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. Add to your scrapbook. Betty Jane Bassett lived Angela Bassett is raising awareness of the devastating illness that took her mother years ago. Friends with Nancy Wilson, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, and Loni Love. Memorial Mass Tuesday, December 15th, 11:00 am at All Saints Catholic Church, 19795 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville, MN 55044. Daniel Benjamin Bassett Jr. 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. You cannot merge a memorial into itself. [92] She appeared in the 2013 film Black Nativity. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Reception to follow Mass. The episode marks the third time a woman has directed the show. In Vampire in Brooklyn, she played Rita Veder, a tortured cop with a dark secret. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Year should not be greater than current year. The couple's twins son Slater Josiah Vance and daughter Bronwyn Golden Vance were carried by a surrogate. A 2:00 p.m. funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Victor Hill Pentecostal Holiness Church Daughter of Leroy Gilbert and Emma Jean Gilbert Verify and try again. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Bassett appeared as Secret Service director Lynne Jacobs in the action thriller Olympus Has Fallen, released on March 22, 2013. Dannette Bassett. 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[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. In The Rosa Parks Story, Bassett was cast as Rosa Parks. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. [72] Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. opened. born 1958, age 60 American Actress. Unlock the mysteries of your family history and explore the rich tapestry of your past with AncientFaces. 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. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Benjamin B. Bassett Sr. and Brownie Younger Bassett of Winston-Salem, NC. Betty Jane (Gilbert) Bassett was born on August 3, 1935 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida United States. The following year, in 2002, Bassett acted in Sunshine State and The Rosa Parks Story. She called it her first time doing "this kind of movie" but expressed interest in seeing what her scenes looked like. Daniel B. Bassett, Jr. married Betty Jane Gilbert Bassett. The True Superhero of Diabetics. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. The first film Bassett appeared in that year was Supernova, where she played a medical officer. She said she hasn't seen a script but has the utmost faith in the film's director, Ryan Coogler. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Trivia. Bassett called the grade the "average," leading her mother to say she did not have "average kids." Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. 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. Share memories and family stories, photos, or ask questions. Where we share as we remember & make discoveries and connect with others to help answer questions. 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. [91] Bassett described working with Morgan Freeman as wonderful, but she admitted to being intimidated by him. Link to family and friends whose lives she impacted. She was 78. She also became narrator of the Magic Kingdom nighttime spectacular Disney Enchantment that premiered on October 1, 2021. Share highlights of Betty's life. Facebook gives people the. [31][32] Matthew Eng wrote of her "terrifically specific chemistry" with Meryl Streep. Ex-wife of Daniel Benjamin Bassett, Jr. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. The award-winning actress, 62, lost her mother, Betty Jane, in June 2014 to heart failure. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Betty Bassett (176391755)? The Biography piece is collaborative, where we work together to present the facts. Where was Betty born and where did she live? You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Played Cuba Gooding Jr. 's mother in Boyz n the Hood (1991). AncientFaces is a place where our memories live. Her portrayal of Rosa Parks in the television film The Rosa Parks Story (2002) gained her a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress. 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. [12] She then studied acting at the Yale School of Drama and obtained a Master of Fine Arts in 1983, despite opposition from her paternal aunt who warned her to not "waste" her "Yale education on theater." This account has been disabled. J. Edgar Hoover, the Chief of the BOI, continued in his office and became the first Director of the FBI. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Learn more about managing a memorial. 0 cemeteries found in Bassett, Henry County, Virginia, USA. [112] She plays officer Athena Grant, and during the show's fifth season in 2022, the character is set to cross over to its spinoff, 9-1-1: Lone Star. Friends can be as close as family. ). This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. [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. She was married to. I think I'm a little bit more hyper and concerned about them than even myself sometimes.". [71] Despite this, Bassett was taken "out of her element" with the arrangements made that accommodated the computer-generated effects. Try again later. [136] After Clinton was defeated in the general election, Bassett tweeted, "Only 1455 days until November 3, 2020. It was announced in May 2014 that Bassett would make her directorial debut with Whitney, a TV film based on the life of Whitney Houston, who Bassett had worked with previously. As a single mother, Betty stressed the importance of education for her children. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. She received praise for the performance,[28][29] Stephen Holden of The New York Times called Bassett's character "the best thing in the movie" and wrote that Bassett "portrays this high-strung superwoman with such intensity that she makes her almost believable. Her father was an electrician and her mother worked as a nurse's aide. A system error has occurred. She was 78. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. She read the film's script and became interested. Add to your scrapbook. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Her performances in two seasons of the FX horror anthology series American Horror Story, earned her nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in 2014 and 2015. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Friends with Nancy Wilson, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, and Loni Love. To use this feature, use a newer browser. 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. [11] During high school, Bassett became the first African-American from Boca Ciega to be admitted to the National Honor Society. An independent candidate, Ross Perot, won 18.91% - the most votes for an independent candidate since Teddy Roosevelt's run for President in 1912. 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). Actress Angela Bassett spoke Sunday at the Scientific Sessions conference about losing her mother to heart disease. There, Bassett met her father's daughter from his first marriage, Jean, who at twelve years old, was several years older than Bassett. [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. "[106], In March 2017, Bassett appeared in "Ache", an episode of the television series Underground. Married December 24th 1949 in Perry, Wyomong County, New York. Betty Bassett Partner(s) Other Children. Basically, the four of us are sitting there talking about men and having some fun. Start a FameChain Add to my FameChain. [34][35] Her other two films released in 2000 were Whispers: An Elephant's Tale and Boesman and Lena. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Bassett met with De Niro and later realized the conversation was meant to break the ice before they started filming. "[78] Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Oops, we were unable to send the email. She appeared in the 2008 film Gospel Hill. 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. Oops, something didn't work. ", Outside of her advocacy efforts, Bassett is also getting ready to film the highly anticipated "Black Panther" sequel, "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. This led to starring roles as Betty Shabazz in Malcolm X (1992), as the mother of The Notorious B.I.G. This was a walk in the park. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. 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Bassett said she loved the story,[50] viewing the lead character as someone that "could be anyone because each of us have had dreams and aspirations and wanting to be and needing to be supported and directed",[51] and described working with Palmer as being "really wonderful." It was pretty easy compared to some of the roles I've done that call for so much emotion or physicality." He was not in his daughters' lives, and their mother raised them. Angela was born to Betty Jane Bassett and Daniel Benjamin Bassett. 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. 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[109] Lena Waithe wanted Bassett after being impressed by her previous work though was convinced she would turn down the role and said Bassett's inclusion influenced the series drastically with "another layer" of tension. This year's Mother's Day was hard for Angela Bassett. Turner also did Bassett's make-up, leading Bassett to call her "supportive" and her "biggest fan. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. In 2010, Deadline Hollywood reported that Bassett would have a role in One Police Plaza. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? 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: We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II (the first of their string of successful collaborations), audiences loved it. WE ARE AVAILABLE 24/7CALL Minneapolis(612) 200-2777or duluth(218) 208-0377, Copyright 2022 |Terms of use & privacy policy. [119] She was 78. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. cemeteries found in Acton, Marion County, Indiana, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Bassett's middle name was given to her in honor of her aunt Evelyn. Did Betty serve in the military or did a war or conflict interfere with her life? [113], In February 2018, Bassett starred in the acclaimed Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero film Black Panther as Queen Ramonda, mother of the titular character; she briefly reprised the role the following year in Avengers: Endgame. This is a carousel with slides. [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. We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Cremation Society of Minnesota, Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree. [92] It was announced in early June 2014 that Yaya DaCosta would play Houston in the film. Betty was a social worker, while Daniel was the son of a preacher. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. [22][23] Marc Bernardin of Entertainment Weekly wrote that Bassett "gave the performance of a lifetime" portraying Turner in the biopic. Betty was born in . Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. "[17] Bassett worried that after her role as Betty Shabazz in Malcolm X, she would not find another role "as satisfying." [118], Bassett provided the voice of Dorothea Williams in the Pixar animated film Soul, which was released on Disney+ on December 25, 2020. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? 's "life to the page. Age 93 of Lakeville passed away December 7, 2015. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday at Greater Mount Zion AME Church, 1045 16th Street S, with and funeral services 11 a.m. Saturday at the same location. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). I thought you might like to see a memorial for Betty Jane Plummer Bassett I found on Findagrave.com. Children Together. In 2014, she lost those battles. 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." [108] While being asked about what drew her to play real-life women, Bassett answered "The respect that I have for their livestheir stories, vulnerabilities, strength, and resolve. 78. The production opened on Broadway on October 13, 2011. 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. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. ST. PETERSBURG Betty Jane Bassett, mother of film and television actress Angela Bassett, died Sunday. In the 1930s, about 100,000 former slaves were still living during the Great Depression, of which 2,300 were interviewed part of the Federal Writers' Project. We share yesterday, to build meaningful connections today, and preserve for tomorrow. Saturday 03 Aug 1935. 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. Betty Jane was an aid lady. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. 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. [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. 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]. 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. She appeared in two August Wilson plays at the Yale Repertory Theatre under the direction of her long-time instructor Lloyd Richards. Please reset your password. Learn more about merges . Refresh this page to see various historical events that occurred during Betty's lifetime. and you'll be alerted when others do the same. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? She is an active Ambassador of UNICEF for the United States and a member of the West Angeles Church of God in Christ. "[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. When 2 or more people share their unique perspectives, 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. [134] She endorsed Hillary Clinton for president during the 2016 United States presidential election, saying "Bar none, Clinton would make a great president. 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. In Strange Days, Bassett played Lornette "Mace" Mason, a chauffeur and bodyguard. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. "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. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Bassett, Betty J. "[15] In an interview with the Orlando Sentinel, Bassett described going to one of Turner's concerts and crying profusely, and stated that, upon realizing that she knew some of Turner's dance moves, she was "almost a river of tears. Help paint a picture of Betty so that she is always remembered. Died. 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. "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. 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? If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. 22 Jun 2014. Actress confessed once that she has always suffered from the lack of motherly love . Would you like to manage this memorial? Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. daughter of Ernest Talmadge Frith & Gladys Cassady, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. (Impressionista Films/Jay Reilly) CHICAGO - Betty Jane Bassett was among millions of Americans suffering from Type 2 diabetes. Angela Bassett. BASSETT, Betty Jane 78, of St. Petersburg, passed away on June 22, 2014. Also in 1998, Bassett starred in How Stella Got Her Groove Back, once again collaborating with McMillan. Try again later. She was impressed with the preparation of director Antoine Fuqua, who she said "was just preparation to the hilt" and expressed her interest in working with him again. Memorial ID. [97] Bassett had previously expressed interest in directing the year before. [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. Gilbert family member is 71. Who is Betty Bassett to you? The service will begin at 1:00 PM. [129][130], She is represented by the Executive Speakers Bureau of Memphis, Tennessee. She revealed the misconduct to her mother, Betty Jane Bassett who didn't hesitate to . Senator and a Congressman, both from the state of Massachusetts, as well as a Naval lieutenant in World War II. In December 2018, she voiced the Decepticon villain 'Shatter' from the Transformers live-action film Bumblebee. [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. It was the second year the actress spent without her mom, Betty Jane Bassett, and coming up on the third year since her June 2014 death. [19] Bassett had idolized the group growing up and said the Jackson family were positive influences on the African-American community for their successes.[19]. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. [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. [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. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Share what Betty did for a living or if she had a career or profession. [15], Bassett earned industry attention and public recognition for her early performances in the films Boyz n the Hood (1991) and Malcolm X (1992). [8] After graduating from Jordan Park Elementary School, she began being bussed out of her neighborhood to attend Disston Middle School for seventh grade. "[21] Upon its release, What's Love Got to Do with It received strong reviews that touted her performance as masterful. Betty's immediate relatives including parents, siblings, partnerships and children in the Bassett family tree. based on information from your browser. "[88] The film received mixed reviews, including negative reactions from Ilyasah Shabazz and Bernice King, the daughters of Betty Shabazz and Coretta Scott King. Many know Angela Bassett for playing strong female characters on screen and being an inspiration to many women, young and old. Failed to delete memorial. 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