Add Betty's family friends, and her friends from childhood through adulthood. [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. In 1986, by the time she was 51 years old, on September 8th, the Oprah Winfrey Show went into national syndication. Actress Angela Bassett spoke Sunday at the Scientific Sessions conference about losing her mother to heart disease. Gilbert family member is 71. Who is Betty Bassett to you? Bassett had previously worked with her on Betty and Coretta and was reported to attend the Riverside Church memorial for Dee on September 20, 2014. There was an error deleting this problem. When 2 or more people share their unique perspectives, Date of Death: June 22, 2014 (age 78) Zodiac Sign: Leo. [108] You cannot merge a memorial into itself. [70] Bassett said working on the film was "a lot of fun" and that she enjoyed being a part of it. "[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! Daniel's parents were Daniel Bassett Sr and Brownie 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. Refresh this page to see various historical events that occurred during Betty's lifetime. based on information from your browser. [11] During high school, Bassett became the first African-American from Boca Ciega to be admitted to the National Honor Society. [129][130], She is represented by the Executive Speakers Bureau of Memphis, Tennessee. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. [26] Stephen Holden of The New York Times opined that Bassett was "largely wasted as a Presidential assistant. 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[104][105] Bassett appeared in American Horror Story: Roanoke. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. "[58] Bassett also had a role in Nothing But the Truth in 2008. The last show aired on May 25, 2011. Resend Activation Email. Todd McCarthy of Variety wrote that in Boesman and Lena Bassett "abandons her recently cultivated glamorous image to dig to the core of Lena's fierce, probing, contentious, compassionate character. She read the film's script and became interested. Weve updated the security on the site. Where was Betty born and where did she live? This account has been disabled. ", Outside of her advocacy efforts, Bassett is also getting ready to film the highly anticipated "Black Panther" sequel, "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Turner also did Bassett's make-up, leading Bassett to call her "supportive" and her "biggest fan. Heart disease also affects the Black community at a disproportionate rate. 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. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. [96] Bassett's performance earned her a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie. Survived by children, Mary (Roger) Wahl, Margaret (Ron) Saxrud, Richard (Nila) and David (Amy); 11 loving grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II (the first of their string of successful collaborations), audiences loved it. I have a cigarette in one hand, and I'm drinking. [22][23] Marc Bernardin of Entertainment Weekly wrote that Bassett "gave the performance of a lifetime" portraying Turner in the biopic. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Sorry! Bassett portrayed Coretta Scott King in the television film Betty and Coretta, which aired on February 2, 2013, continuing her trend of portraying real women. She said she hasn't seen a script but has the utmost faith in the film's director, Ryan Coogler. "We've come up with a program that is close to my heart, which blends education and entertainment -- artistic expression," she said. Share highlights of Betty's life. Search above to list available cemeteries. [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". I think I'm a little bit more hyper and concerned about them than even myself sometimes.". "I have no doubt that it will be glorious, that it will be wonderful.". Drag images here or select from your computer for Betty Jane Frith Bassett memorial. Mother of Angela Bassett and Private Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Make sure that the file is a photo. 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Full name. ===== 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. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. ", for his hit single "Right Here, Right Now". No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. [64] Bassett said she jumped at the chance to be part of the film after reading the script. At the time of the film's release, she expressed her belief that her career would never receive such high-profile roles again. Daniel Bassett Bio Details. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. [89][90] In an interview with The Huffington Post, Bassett noted that there had "never been a female head of the Secret Service, much less a woman of color". I'm nice too. Copyright 2023 ABC News Internet Ventures. Bassett had previously worked with Craven on television shows. Try again. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. [52], Bassett provided her voice for the 2007 film Meet the Robinsons. [11] At Yale, Bassett met her future husband Courtney B. Vance, a 1986 graduate of the drama school. Please enter your email and password to sign in. She also directed its sixth episode, which aired on October 19, 2016. She also was among millions suffering from heart disease. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. According to Bassett, the two bonded and that Palmer was as good an actress as any adult she had worked with. [4] Ten months after Bassett was born, her mother became pregnant and had a second child, Bassett's sister D'nette. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Failed to remove flower. GREAT NEWS! As a single mother, Betty stressed the importance of education for her children. 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.. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. [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. Angela Evelyn Bassett was born on August 16, 1958, to Betty Jane Bassett who worked for the Health and Human Services Agency, and Daniel Bassett in New York, New York. Bassett appeared as Secret Service director Lynne Jacobs in the action thriller Olympus Has Fallen, released on March 22, 2013. Many know Angela Bassett for playing strong female characters on screen and being an inspiration to many women, young and old. An independent candidate, Ross Perot, won 18.91% - the most votes for an independent candidate since Teddy Roosevelt's run for President in 1912. "I think I have been incredibly blessed and it is probably just all downhill from here. News, saying he told her she would "'do this big, big episode and you're going to knock it out of the park,' and she did. She called the decision to have a female African-American Secret Service director "a bold casting choice". [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". Start a FameChain Add to my FameChain. Bassett felt it was important for her to get the assassination scene correct, and wondered how Betty "found the strength to keep going, to raise her family, to educate, to sustain them. She also was among millions suffering from heart disease. The award-winning actress, 62, lost her mother, Betty Jane, in June 2014 to heart failure. In my imagination we would have children and live in a real house. [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. Weve updated the security on the site. [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]. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. 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). [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. 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