Judy was the youngest child of the Winslow family for the first two seasons of the show anyway. "September birthday, sudden passing, E-L-L-ENo Google?". Jo Marie Payton portrayed elevator operator Harriette Winslow on that show, and Family Matters depicted her home life with husband Carl, their three kids, plus Aunt Rachel and Mother Winslow,. Jaleel White played Steve Urkel, the Jo Marie Payton played the familys matriarch, Harriette Winslow. He also appeared in an episode of the show, Mom in 2019. Thomas would eventually end up as the real life girlfriend of the actor, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who played Theo. Miller died on April 5, 2020, from complications related to heart disease. She also completed the project The Friend Zone and is currently working on A Road to Daisies and Dandelions," which is currently in post-production. Though his character, often referred to as "Booger" by character Willona, was meant to be an antagonist, Bookman soon became a fan favorite and Brown would always be remembered for this role. Family Matters is an American television sitcom that debuted on ABC on September 22, 1989, and ended on May 9, 1997. because of health issues. Dont let her age fool you, though. Laura Winslows heart. Williams is also a wife and a mother of two. After being asked about her passing, the actor talked about how she was highly thought of among her peers. If a shirt isn't your thing, never fear: You can still catch Harrison on television as well. We loved him so very much.". According to an article from Jet magazine at the time, she took amedical leave from the show in October 1998. Her career however was short-lived as she passed away in 1998 at the young age of 30 years after battling with stomach cancer for a while. They even developed a bond over root beer and romantic woes. Following a childhood rickets diagnosis that put her in leg braces for some time, LeNoire took up dance and musical theater. Townsend has remained active in Hollywood since moving on from Family Matters. She appeared as Candace in the TV series Stuck With You in 2020. If the content contained herein violates any of your rights, including those of copyright, and/or violates any the above mentioned factors, you are requested to immediately notify us using via the following email address operanews-external(at)opera.com and/or report the article using the available reporting functionality built into our Platform In October 1998, Thomas took a medical leave from the series due to her ill health. The cast of '80s and '90s sitcom Family Matters didn't exactly make Jaleel White feel right at home when he joined. Still, it was arguably her role as Max that made her more well-known. Ive youve been paying close attention to TV over the years, theres a pretty good chance youve seen VelJohnson in a few roles over the years. After the sitcom ended in 1998, Thomas portrayed Callie Rogers, an aspiring singer and love interest of Malcolm Winters, on the daytime soap The Young and the Restless. Carl was seriously irritated by his pesky neighbor Urkel and his annoying antics. Peter Dennis is another cast member from Family Matters that has passed away in real life. But during the fourth season, Judy seemingly vanished and was never mentioned by anyone again. 1979-present. Although he has yet to land a role as popular as Eddie Winslow, hes been pretty busy. nerdy comedic neighbor of the Winslows who was always trying and failing to win At the same time, Hemsley delivered a terrific performance that proved why he's regarded as sitcom royalty. It remains one of the second longest running series in the history of television after the Jeffersons and it revolved around African American characters. Her body couldn't take it. They range from the TV series "Freedom," "Rizzoli & Isles," and "Anger Management" to roles in "Saw VI" in 2009 and "Houndz from Hell" in 2011. A year after Family Matters ended, LeNoire guest-starred as a nurse on the TV series Cosby in 1998. "Few singers have impacted music & the world like Donna Summer!" ", While White could have rested on his laurels after his iconic portrayal of Steve Urkel, the actor has continued working a lot. (image viahttps://www.pinterest.com/dixon1368/). From 1988 to 1990, Thomas portrayed Justine Phillips, the girlfriend of Theo Huxtable, on The Cosby Show. "It was a slap in the face from Entertainment Weekly. Cherie Johnson . They got divorced in 2019, and have a daughter together named Zoey. [8] Thomas was crowned Miss Talented Teen New Jersey at the state's Hal Jackson's Talented Teen pageant, and then in July 1984, at the age of 15, she was crowned Miss Talented Teen International in Montego Bay, Jamaica from among 35 state and national representatives. After a failed stint in rehab in 2018, Brown is apparently doing much better today. So, keep reading as we pay tribute to those we lost from the show "Family Matters. "You got to be messing with me, dog. All rights reserved. cancer-related complications. McClure eventually became known as Bryton James, but most soap fans know him as Devon Hamilton on The Young and the Restless. According to IMDB, he has done about 1,104 episodes of the classic soap. "It's the end of an era.". In fact, Family Matters currently holds a place in history as the second longest running American sitcom to feature a predominately black cast. More recently, she played Lorraine Mann on "Mann and Wife" and has, apparently, found a niche with holiday movies, appearing in "Christmas Made to Order" in 2018 and "A Very Charming Christmas Town" in 2020. Content created and supplied by: LawBlessing (via Opera She is best known for her role as Laura Lee Winslow, the middle-born child of Carl and Harriette Winslow on the ABC / CBS television series Family Matters which ran from 1989-1998. LeNoire passed away in 2002, four years after the final season of Family Matters originally aired. Who could forget Waldo Geraldo Faldo, Eddie Winslow's sometimes-dimwitted best friend on "Family Matters" who could command a presence with just one word: "Sup?" As a child, she appeared in three sitcoms shows and this earned her a spot in the screens. So he's staying fresh and busy as ever, even at 67 years old. Simply known as Urkel, the nerdy, accident-prone neighbor of the Winslows tripped his way into America's heart with catchphrases like, "Did I do that?" While many of the actors from "Family Matters" kept acting regularly after the show's run came to an end, Kellie Shanygne Williams, who played Laura Winslow, took a different approach. This eventually turned into a Broadway career, and sheeven founded her own theater company in 1968 called Amas. She's also been busy raising her two children alongside her husband, Hannibal Jackson. Though she did continue acting for a time, playing Alice Adams on "What About Joan" for all of its 21 episodes, her acting credits afterward became much more sporadic, with an appearance here or there every year or two, until she took a complete hiatus from acting in 2011. ", While Reginald VelJohnson may have remained Carl Winslow in the minds of many fans over the years, star Jaleel White has done everything he can to shake the mantle of Steve Urkel. His latest acting role was in the 2019 TV movie Fanatic where he played Officer Hardaway. Sadly, some of those famous faces are no longer delivering lines and laughs. "Family Matters" signed off 15 years ago today -- the series finale aired on July 17, 1998 after nine seasons, most of which were spent as a staple on ABC's T.G.I.F. Bryton James grew up in front of us all as little Richie Crawford, nephew of Carl and Harriette, son of Aunt Rachel on "Family Matters." This show only lasted two seasons, though, and Hopkins later returned to "Family Matters" for guest appearances through 1997. She was 30. In just over a year, Thomas passed away surrounded by her friends and family. Sadly, she passed away that same year of Actor Matt Landers was in dozens of television shows and 20 motion pictures over his thirty-year career in show business. Jaleel Whitemay bebestknown for playing hilariously nerd Steve Urkel on the '90s sitcom Family Matters, but there's nothing funnyabout theshocking revelation he receives from Tyler Henry on Wednesday night's Hollywood Medium With Tyler Henry episode. From Frank and Marie in Everybody Loves Raymond to Albert in The Goldbergs, the old-timers can always be relied on to share their wisdom with their younger counterparts. Per The Guardian, five-time Grammy winner and queen of disco Donna Summer went from church choir singer to musical theater performer to music superstar who put out hit albums like "Bad Girls" and "Love to Love You baby." (image viahttps://www.pinterest.com/madamenoire/), lead photo(Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images). [19], In August 1997, Thomas was diagnosed with a rare cancer, an intra-abdominal desmoplastic small-round-cell tumor (DSRCT). She wasnt a series regular but she made quite an impression on audiences. "She was our foundation," she said. Unsurprisingly, Rivera's stardom continued into adulthood, especially with her role as Santana Lopez in the musical-comedy Glee. So Rosetta was really the emotional foundation of the show.". She was 90. Apparently, Miller had seen an early screening of "Die Hard" and thought he'd be perfect for the show. Thomas' portrayal of lovestruck, and sometimes obsessive, Myra was unforgettable, and Thomas stayed in the role through the series' final episode, even after being diagnosed with cancer specifically intra-abdominal desmoplastic small round cell tumor in 1997, according toPeople. Naya Rivera was a child star when she appeared in Family Matters as Gwendolyn, a young child who asked Urkel, of all people, for love advice. Speaking in an episode of TV One . NFL defensive end Bubba Smith was born in 1945 in Texas. Of course, Thomas was much nicer than her on-screen persona. After being released from the hospital, Thomas flew home to New Jersey to spend Thanksgiving with her family in Weehawken, New Jersey. He appeared as a comic actor, game show panelist and many more. His final TV spot was "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" in 2014. Orlando Brown was a latecomer to "Family Matters," joining the cast in Season 7 as 3J. This is crazy. LOAD COMMENTS Cherie Johnson from Family Matters has returned to her family sitcom roots after a career shift ABC, Peacock/YouTube Cherie Johnson was no stranger to television when she was cast as Laura Winslow's best friend, Maxine, on "Family Matters" the actress had also enjoyed great success as Punky Brewster's best friend on the eponymous show. He was able to make it big in the show with his silly antics. He started with the Baltimore Colts, won a Super Bowl in 1970, and played until 1976. Although the roles have been small, its nice to see him still finding steady work in the business. Watch the shocking reveal in the clip above! So, when the beloved series ended in 1998, it left an Urkel- and Winslow-shaped hole in all our hearts, leaving us to wonder whatever happened to our favorite Chicago family. Jaleel Ahmad White (born November 27, 1976) [1] is an American actor, best known for his role as Steve Urkel on the sitcom Family Matters. "You're talking about Michelle Thomas. As iconic character actor Julius Carry recalled to the Chicago Tribune in 1990, he got into show business as a teen when he joined a touring play group called the Spartan Players. As Today pointed out, some of the adults who worked with her back in the day claimed that she was wise beyond her years and had a natural gift for the craft. Jaleel said before breaking down. Poston was a jack of all talents. She passed away in 2002. To fill that hole, here's what the cast of "Family Matters" has been up to since the show came to an end. The show, a spinoff of Jo Marie Payton's "Perfect Strangers" character Harriette Winslow, has left us with fond memories of The Urkel , the sweet sounds of the accordion . He also appeared in 6 "Police Academy" movies and the TV series. Well, youre in luck. VelJohnson voiced the character Jerry in the TV show, 3Below: Tales of Arcadia from 2018 to 2019. But Waldos IQ, or lack thereof, turned him into one of the shows most lovable characters. Opera News does not consent to nor does it condone the posting of any content that violates the rights (including the copyrights) of any third party, nor content that may malign, inter alia, any religion, ethnic group, organization, gender, company, or individual. Rosetta LeNoire's turn as Mother Winslow in Family Matterswas critically acclaimed, and she was central to some of the sitcom's most memorable moments during its nine-season run. On stage, the young actress starred in Betsey Brown at the. Your source for entertainment news, celebrities, celeb news, and celebrity gossip. AP. Tom Poston popularly known as Mr Lonely by fans of the family sitcom show Family Matters, is another actor that has passed away in real life. Michelle Thomas played Myra Monkhouse, the foil to Laura Winslow for many seasons of "Family Matters." Unfortunately, LeNoire is no longer with us. Opera News does not consent to nor does it condone the posting of any content that violates the rights (including the copyrights) of any third party, nor content that may malign, inter alia, any religion, ethnic group, organization, gender, company, or individual. These Celebs May Star in True Detective Second Season, Its a Boy Meets World Reunion on Girl Meets World, Patti Labelle Joins American Horror Story Cast, Five Things We Can Expect on the Netflix Full House Reboot, 20 Female Celebrities Who Had Children in Their 40s, 20 Child Celebrities Who Tragically Died too Young, 20 of Our Favorite Celebrities from Toronto. [1][12], On December 23, at age 30, Thomas died in New York City at Manhattan's Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. But it took more than one character to make this show a hit, and after nine seasons, America was entertained by dozens of talented actors who stepped onto the set and into the Winslows' living room. In 2006, she started the Kellie Williams Program which allows young people ages 14-20 in the Washington D.C. area with a chance to produce a TV show. Michelle Thomas' first role on television was on the hit TV series "The Cosby Show," where she played Theo's girlfriend, Justine. She starred in films such as Glee, The Arsenio Hall Show, Step Up and many more. Tammy Townsend played Greta McClure for 14 episodes. Landers' next time on "Family Matters" was in 1997, and he played a pirate named Flint when Urkel and Carl went back in time. Shehas alsopursued a career in music. A spinoff of the hit '80s sitcom Perfect Strangers, Family Matters began life as a modest hit before morphing into one of the most successful comedies on the small screen at the time. That adorably sweet smile and natural acting ability garnered her more roles on shows like "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" and "Baywatch.". Two Different Walks Of Life 'A Celebrity and a Average Housewife. They know what it is. He is an actor and producer, known for Family Matters (1989), A Sitcom for Gio (2021) and Day by Day (1988). over and got the girl of his dreams. Shes also working on other projects like The Regiment and South Beacon Hill. But aside from acting, shes also a producer, an author and a certified nutritionist who co-owns the health and beauty company Keeping It All Natural. Jaleel explained. In 1994 and 1997, she played Urkel's aunt, Oona Urkel, who according to Urkel is "a little odd." He was survived by his wife and two children. Reginald VelJohnson played Carl Winslow, the familys patriarch who made a living as a cop and was always annoyed by his nerdy neighbor, Steve Urkel. No matter how hard Steve tried, he could just never seem to do anything right. tweetedGloria Estefan. [12] Thomas was a guest host of the weekly music series Soul Train in May 1996 and March 1997. Hemsley made the sitcom show family memorable when he got a chance as a guest cast and Carl's obnoxious boss, Captain Marion Savage. He was later found asleep in the boat and had reported to authorities that he and his mother had gone swimming but instead of getting in the boat she slipped under the water. Read: Actors From the movie Friday who have lost their lives. Gone way too soon, but never forgotten. Jo Marie Payton played the family's matriarch, Harriette Winslow. More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Resume Born December 28, 1973 Add to list Awards 1 nomination Photos 12 Known for Family Matters 6.6 TV Series According to The Christian Post, Brown graduated from a faith-based inpatient drug recovery program in Texas called Rise Discipleship. Barry Jenner was a recurring character in the sitcom show Family Matters. Thomas joined the cast team later in the fourth season and appeared in several seasons as Steve Urkel's lover Myra Monkhouse. But it was his Broadway debut in "Purlie" that got him noticed by Norman Lear and led to his first TV roleas grumpy Archie Bunker's neighbor in "All in the Family," for which George Jefferson was born and inspired the spin-off, "The Jefferson's. Naya Rivera was introduced to acting as a child star after she got a role in the sitcom show Family Matters. Luckily, Tyler's pop culture knowledge isn't very vast. His most notable on screen part was in the Bruce Willis blockbuster film "Die Hard," in which he played Captain Mitchell, an officer on scene who directs the SWAT team during the hostage situation. Johnson died in Los Angeles at the age of 78. According to Hello Magazine, the autopsy report revealed that "accidental drowning" was the cause of death. ", Foxworth went on to address the work she'd done after "Family Matters" namely, acting in adult films. She was 78 years old at the time, but she had no interest in letting her career wind down. Steve Urkel is one of the most iconic sitcom characters of all time and White's turn as the classic "geek" character proved so . Then in 1995, Brown appeared in a season 6 episode of "Family Matters" as the character Pastor Fuller, who asks Mr. and Mrs. Winslow to counsel a couple about marriage. In 1991 and 1992, Family Matters was nominated for an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Comedy series and in 1997 White won the award for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series. The sitcom show was created by William Bickley and Michael Warren. In 1986, he would go on to star in another series, "Amen," where he played a deacon who was also a lawyer. Carry continued acting in the 1990s and through early 2000, garnering roles in such shows as "The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr," "Murphy Brown," and "Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place." Per Broadway World, his film debut was alongside Sammy Davis Jr., whom he also appeared with on Broadway, in the 1966 movie "A Man Called Adam." Per USA Today, years later it was discovered he suffered from CTE, a brain degeneration likely caused by repeated head traumas. After "Barney Miller," he continued to secure role after role, including portraying an actor named Buddy Goodrich in a 1989 episode of "Family Matters." Jaleel said dumbfounded. Al Powell - Die Hard. Emmy-nominated actor Fred Willard was a prolific actor whose career spanned more than fifty years. Cherie Johnson played Maxine Johnson who was Lauras best friend, but was sometimes portrayed as a bad influence as a result of her neglectful parents. [3] A friend of her mother who had heard Michelle Thomas sing before had requested that she enter Miss Talented Teens. Known for. He also acted in Big Fat Liar starring Frankie Muniz and Amanda Bynes, Scooby-Doo and Guess Who, Dreamgirls, Grown Ups and Bones. Jaimee Monae Foxworth (born December 17, 1979) is an American actress, model, and former pornographic actress. For starters, it remains one of the longest-running series in the history of television to revolve around African American characters, only exceeded by Tyler Perry's House of Payne and The Jeffersons, respectively. Per NPR, he was an activist and member of the board of directors for Los Angeles' AL Wooten Jr. Heritage Center. Telma Hopkins played Rachel Crawford, Harriet Winslows sister and aunt to her kids, Eddie, Laura and Judy. On "Family Matters," Darius McCrary played the charming, charismatic Eddie Winslow,the oldest of the two three (more on that later) Winslow children. Thomas L. Miller produced some of the most memorable television shows in TV history including hits like "Happy Days," "Laverne & Shirley," "Family Matters," and "Full House." Rosetta LeNoire played Estelle Winslow, who was Carls mother. However, she has contined to work pretty steadily throughout the years. In 2020, however, she returned to the small screen in the 2020 television film "Christmas in Carolina" alongside her television brother, played by Darius McCrary. Murtaugh was a recurring character in Family Matters between 1990 and 1992, and he was able to make a big impact with his silly antics. Most recently, as of this writing, you might have caught him in a hilarious small role on "Dynasty" or a recent episode of "The Ms. Pat Show" (via IMDb). Camille has a master's degree from Saint Joseph University's Writing Studies program, and she currently works as the Writing Center Assistant Director at a small university in western Pennsylvania. Two years later, on November 25, 2016, Glass died of respiratory failure. Almost immediately after "Family Matters," he landed the role of J. Calvin Frazier on "Grown Ups," then made a guest appearance in the 2002 movie "Big Fat Liar," as noted in his IMDb profile. In addition to writing novels, Johnson has also served as the assistant editor for Fever Magazine since November 2018, according to her LinkedIn profile. (image via https://www.pinterest.com/sarahcelticchic/). Matters and landed the role of Callie on The Young and the Restless. She Family Matters was one of the most popular sitcoms during the 90s. Laura Winslow 174 Episodes 1998. Her character was witty, sassy, smart and pretty powerful, much like her mother, Harriette. And now, she is set to reprise her role again in the upcoming Punky Brewster" sequel series. 2023 E! You can follow Camille on Twitter @CamealAshley. She often portrayed the character as a tough mom with a witty sense of humor, but was also a no-nonsense wife to her husband, Carl. Jenner unfortunately passed away in 2016 at the age of 75 following a long battle with leukemia. Lenoir died in 2002, just four years after the final season of Family Matters was aired. 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