Bassett raised her daughter, one of the city's most famous exports, in St. Petersburg, and in interviews the actor has. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. She has also played Queen Ramonda in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films Black Panther (2018), Avengers: Endgame (2019), and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022). Year should not be greater than current year. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Betty Jane (Gilbert) Bassett was born on August 3, 1935 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida United States. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. cemeteries found in Acton, Marion County, Indiana, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Search above to list available cemeteries. 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. Start a FameChain Add to my FameChain. We have set your language to There was an error deleting this problem. Bassett met with De Niro and later realized the conversation was meant to break the ice before they started filming. We have set your language to Now, the 61-year-old strong woman is opening up and telling her own story about experiencing sexual molestation as a child. Please try again later. 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. 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. cemeteries found in Bassett, Henry County, Virginia, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Learn more about merges. Experiences, organizations, & how she spent her time. In 2010, Deadline Hollywood reported that Bassett would have a role in One Police Plaza. ST. PETERSBURG Betty Jane Bassett, mother of film and television actress Angela Bassett, died Sunday. The transcripts of the Slave Narratives collection of the Library of Congress is a record of slavery, bondage and misery. Singing in a film was a new experience for Bassett, who had never had to sing before and had always lip-synced.[94]. [66][67], In 2010, Bassett lent her voice to portray First Lady Michelle Obama[68] on an episode of The Simpsons titled "Stealing First Base". You can always change this later in your Account settings. To learn more about this movement's mission, and Angela Bassett herself, I . 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. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Gilbert family member is 71. Who is Betty Bassett to you? Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Betty Bassett (37643963)? 0 cemeteries found in Bassett, Henry County, Virginia, USA. [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 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). She said she hasn't seen a script but has the utmost faith in the film's director, Ryan Coogler. There was a problem getting your location. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. She also was among millions suffering from heart disease. Drag images here or select from your computer for Betty Jane Plummer Bassett memorial. Discover how our Uncovering Our Shared Memories: An Introduction to the Community Standards at AncientFaces 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. 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. "[65] Bassett earned positive reviews for her performance in the film, noted as being one of the more experienced actors involved. [91] Bassett described working with Morgan Freeman as wonderful, but she admitted to being intimidated by him. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? I have a cigarette in one hand, and I'm drinking. Try again. [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. Failed to remove flower. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Angela Bassett wishes her mother could see her career success almost 10 years on from her death. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. 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. To use this feature, use a newer browser. She was 78. BY ANCESTRY.COM. Star's mother vanished, when Angela was merely 10-months-old, and then suddenly showed up, when the girl grew older. We share yesterday, to build meaningful connections today, and preserve for tomorrow. The award-winning actress, 62, lost her mother, Betty Jane, in June 2014 to heart failure. "[17] Bassett worried that after her role as Betty Shabazz in Malcolm X, she would not find another role "as satisfying." Bassett says she and the other participants did not see themselves as underprivileged. This is a carousel with slides. 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! Full name. She appeared in the 2008 film Gospel Hill. 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Bush who was seeking his second term. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Memorial has already been merged. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? You have chosen this person to be their own family member. She called it her first time doing "this kind of movie" but expressed interest in seeing what her scenes looked like. In December 2018, she voiced the Decepticon villain 'Shatter' from the Transformers live-action film Bumblebee. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Betty Jane Plummer Bassett I found on Findagrave.com. Angela Bassett is raising awareness of the devastating illness that took her mother years ago. [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". Link to family and friends whose lives she impacted. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. "[38] She has turned down roles which she viewed as demeaning to her image. AncientFaces is a place where our memories live. [8] After graduating from Jordan Park Elementary School, she began being bussed out of her neighborhood to attend Disston Middle School for seventh grade. Invalid memorial. Try again later. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Sister of Private; Private and Private. Bassett had previously worked with Craven on television shows. Betty Jane (Gilbert) Bassett was born on August 3, 1935 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida United States. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. I'm a black woman from America. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. She also directed its sixth episode, which aired on October 19, 2016. And to cross the water, to countries where people will never meet people who look like me. Her mother, Betty Jane (Gilbert) Bassett, passed away on June 22, 2014. A system error has occurred. She annually attends events for children with diabetes and those in foster homes. But not iron-fist kind of strong, just self-assured. a [108] Preceded in death by husband, Ross. In 1985, Bassett made her first television appearance, as a prostitute in the made-for-TV movie Doubletake. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. 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. Mom lived life to the fullest, and will be missed by all. "[78] Betty Jane Bassett lived Drag images here or select from your computer for Betty Jane Frith Bassett memorial. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Angela Evelyn Bassett (born August 16, 1958) is an American actress. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Benjamin B. Bassett Sr. and Brownie Younger Bassett of Winston-Salem, NC. [133], Bassett attended the second inauguration of Barack Obama on January 21, 2013. [34][35] Her other two films released in 2000 were Whispers: An Elephant's Tale and Boesman and Lena. "I make sure that I see my doctor regularly for my yearly checkups, and if there's anything that I'm concerned about, I will text him or call him or go in," Bassett said. 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." 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