Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Ten months after Bassett was born, her mother became pregnant and had a . We share yesterday, to build meaningful connections today, and preserve for tomorrow. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37643963/betty-jane-bassett. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. She called it her first time doing "this kind of movie" but expressed interest in seeing what her scenes looked like. It's celluloid; they last for ever. Daniel Bassett Bio Details. Angela Bassett is raising awareness of the devastating illness that took her mother years ago. 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. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. 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. Failed to report flower. In December 2018, she voiced the Decepticon villain 'Shatter' from the Transformers live-action film Bumblebee. He was the son of Rev. A 2:00 p.m. funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Victor Hill Pentecostal Holiness Church "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. Betty Jean Price Bassett. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. [124], Bassett has portrayed real life African-American women who are usually strong and intelligent. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. The burial will be at Acton Cemetery following the service.Betty was a homemaker. Resend Activation Email. Share what Betty did for a living or if she had a career or profession. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. The transcripts of the Slave Narratives collection of the Library of Congress is a record of slavery, bondage and misery. 46 death records. [64] Bassett said she jumped at the chance to be part of the film after reading the script. 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. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Betty Bassett (176391755)? Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Full name. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. "[65] Bassett earned positive reviews for her performance in the film, noted as being one of the more experienced actors involved. Preceded in death by husband, Ross. "[88] The film received mixed reviews, including negative reactions from Ilyasah Shabazz and Bernice King, the daughters of Betty Shabazz and Coretta Scott King. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. [62][63] To portray Wallace's Jamaican accent, Bassett conversed with her on and off the film set, and she practiced her accent using tapes that Wallace made. 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). Dannette Bassett. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. AncientFaces is a place where our memories live. Wikipedia Profile Angela Bassett American actress People. This is a carousel with slides. Bassett said the pregnancy "only made things harder", leading her parents to send her to her father's sister, Golden, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. And to cross the water, to countries where people will never meet people who look like me. In 2018, Bassett began producing and starring as an LAPD patrol sergeant in the Fox drama series 9-1-1. J. Edgar Hoover, the Chief of the BOI, continued in his office and became the first Director of the FBI. One of her first New York performances came in 1985 when she appeared in J. E. Franklin's Black Girl at Second Stage Theatre. Angela Bassett wishes her mother could see her career success almost 10 years on from her death. 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In 2013, Bassett appeared on FX TV show American Horror Story: Coven[73] as Marie Laveau, a voodoo witch. "[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. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. But not iron-fist kind of strong, just self-assured. Bassett also became an ambassador for the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Associations "Know Diabetes by Heart" initiative in 2019. [10], Bassett studied at Yale University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in African American Studies in 1980. . A system error has occurred. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Copyright 2023 ABC News Internet Ventures. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Share highlights of Betty's life. [26] Stephen Holden of The New York Times opined that Bassett was "largely wasted as a Presidential assistant. On television, Bassett has starred as Katherine Jackson in the miniseries The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992). In March 2011, it was reported that Bassett had signed up for a lead role in the ABC pilot Identity. When you share, or just show that you care, the heart Born. Bassett soon looked for acting work in the New York theater. [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. Try again later. Bassett met with De Niro and later realized the conversation was meant to break the ice before they started filming. There was an error deleting this problem. Her father was an electrician and her mother worked as a nurse's aide. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Betty was born in . Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. (Impressionista Films/Jay Reilly) CHICAGO - Betty Jane Bassett was among millions of Americans suffering from Type 2 diabetes. Basically, the four of us are sitting there talking about men and having some fun. [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. 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. She was the only member of Bassett's family to have gone to both college and graduate school. 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". [99], In the 2015 film Survivor, Bassett portrayed United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom Maureen Crane. [31][32] Matthew Eng wrote of her "terrifically specific chemistry" with Meryl Streep. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Her Other Children. She met Tina Turner twice, who advised her on details of her interpretation, from wigs and outfits to dancing styles. 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. St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida United States. With this being a part of her narrative, . "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. She is an active Ambassador of UNICEF for the United States and a member of the West Angeles Church of God in Christ. [38] In addition to The Score, that year she also had a role in the television film Ruby's Bucket of Blood. "[47] The only film she appeared in during the following year was Mr. and Mrs. Smith in an uncredited voice role. in Notorious (2009), and as Amanda Waller in Green Lantern (2011). When we share what we know, together we discover more. She was also nominated for an Academy Award in the same category, which made her the first person in a Marvel Studios movie to be nominated for an Academy Award in any acting category. [126], Bassett married actor Courtney B. Vance in 1997. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. His Other Children. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Bush who was seeking his second term. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? [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. Did Betty finish grade school, get a GED, go to high school, get a college degree or masters? Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. "'Black Panther' fans don't have to worry about a thing because we have our fearless, wonderful, visionary leader Ryan Coogler there, you know, on script and there directing," she said. 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.. Please reset your password. Betty Jane (Gilbert) Bassett was born on August 3, 1935 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida United States. 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. HAS A DEATH OCCURRED? [97] Bassett had previously expressed interest in directing the year before. Failed to delete memorial. The award-winning actress, 62, lost her mother, Betty Jane, in June 2014 to heart failure. 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. "[27], In 1998, Fatboy Slim sampled Bassett's voice from 1995's Strange Days, specifically the line "this is your life, right here, right now! "[21], In 1997, she starred as the President's advisor in Contact. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Please try again later. American actress Angela Evelyn Bassett is an American actress who is known for her work in film and television since the late 1980s. cemeteries found in Acton, Marion County, Indiana, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. I'm nice too. Daniel Benjamin Bassett Jr. Try again later. [137], Bassett was initiated as an honorary member of Delta Sigma Theta sorority on July 13, 2013. "[125], In December 2022, she was named as part of The Hollywood Reporter's Women in Entertainment Power 100. 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. She also was among millions suffering from heart disease. As a single mother, Betty stressed the importance of education for her children. Dutton.[13]. [34][35] Her other two films released in 2000 were Whispers: An Elephant's Tale and Boesman and Lena. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Sister of Private; Private and Private. View the profiles of people named Betty Jane Bassett. What schools or universities did Betty attend? 1. [120] Her performance in the sequel garnered her Best Supporting Actress awards at the 80th Golden Globe Awardsmaking her the first actor to win a major individual acting award for a film based on Marvel Comics[121]and at the 28th Critics' Choice Awards. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Many know Angela Bassett for playing strong female characters on screen and being an inspiration to many women, young and old. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. She was 78. Mom lived life to the fullest, and will be missed by all. Rest up my country. The prolific actress's mom, Betty Jane Bassett, had type 2 diabetes and tragically died of heart disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people with diabetes are twice as likely to have heart disease or a stroke. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. While her aunt did not have any children of her own, she "loved children, and she was good with them. Saturday 03 Aug 1935. To use this feature, use a newer browser. 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. Oops, something didn't work. I'm a black woman from America. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. we begin to Show & Tell who they were during particular moments in their lives. Ex-wife of Daniel Benjamin Bassett, Jr. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. based on information from your browser. Date of Death: June 22, 2014 (age 78) Zodiac Sign: Leo. She also was among millions suffering from heart disease. Daniel B. Bassett, Jr. married Betty Jane Gilbert Bassett. Betty Jane Plummer, 102, died on Wednesday May 11th at the home of her son Steve Bassett and daughter-in-law Leslie in Nashville, Indiana.Services for Betty will be held on Wednesday May 18th at the Southminster Presbyterian Church in Wanamaker, Indiana, where she had been a member since 1940.Visitation for friends and family will be from 12:00 to 1:00 PM at the church. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. #ProudOfHer". She played Stella, a 40-year-old American professional woman who falls in love with a 20-year-old Jamaican man. Angela Bassett. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. In 2014, she lost those battles. In May 2017, Bassett appeared in an episode of Master of None, portraying major character Denise's mother Catherine. [52], Bassett provided her voice for the 2007 film Meet the Robinsons. Weve updated the security on the site. The critically acclaimed play by Katori Hall originally debuted in London's West End in 2009 and went on to win the Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Play. Preceded in death by husband, Ross. Are you a close relative of Betty? Overall, Bassett viewed the film as authentic. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Saturday 03 Aug 1935. [42][43] That year she also appeared in the film Masked and Anonymous, playing a mistress. [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. Try again. Year should not be greater than current year. "[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. "[36] Kevin Thomas of the Los Angeles Times wrote Bassett captured all of her character's "mercurial mood swings" and both Bassett and her costar Danny Glover "rise to the challenge of these larger-than-life roles, just as you would expect. "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. Please reset your password. 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. ", for his hit single "Right Here, Right Now". Verify and try again. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Betty Jane (Gilbert) Bassett was born on August 3, 1935 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida United States. Angela was born to Betty Jane Bassett and Daniel Benjamin Bassett. Try again later. 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 role was seen as just an "extended cameo" by Brian Lowry of Variety. You can always change this later in your Account settings. You can always change this later in your Account settings. She was 78. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. She was 78. "I have no doubt that it will be glorious, that it will be wonderful.". Share this memorial using social media sites or email. [92] She appeared in the 2013 film Black Nativity. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. We have set your language to Oops, something didn't work. Her parents split up soon . 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