She has been away from the entertainment world since 2011, and many have wondered where she is now. Speaking in an episode of TV One . Arnold Johnson Sutton Stracke Shares a "Rare Moment" with Her Whole Family on Easter. The body of Naya Rivera, the actress best known for her role as Santana Lopez on . . Maureen McCormick . In 1989 at the age of 10, Jaimee won the role of the youngest daughter Judy and went on to do 4 seasons of the show . The star of "Family Matters," however, never addressed the rumors. For seven years Michael Gross played Steven Keaton, a nerdy architect who just couldn't get his head out of the '60s. Getting To Know the Cast of Below Deck. He also was a popular guest star on shows such as Julia, Maude, The Rookies, Lotsa Luck!, The Jeffersons, Archie Bunker . Once the media hoopla dies down, Williams' wife and children, each of whom lost a piece of himself or herself, will be left alone to make sense of his death. Catch up with the comedy series' stars Jo Marie Payton, Reginald VelJohnson, Jaleel White, Kellie Shanygne Williams, Darius McCrary, Shawn Harrison, Telma Hopkins, and Bryton James By Gerrad Hall. Jo Marie Payton played the family's matriarch, Harriette Winslow. Thomas died Tuesday in Manhattan, according to her publicist, Kahdijah Bell. Update: Gary Muehberger died in a house fire March 17, 2021. Watch: Jaleel White Breaks Down Over Costar's Death Jaleel White may be best known for playing hilariously nerd Steve Urkel on the '90s sitcom Family Matters, but there's nothing funny about the. Unfortunately, Payton left the series halfway through the final season, and actress Judyann Elder took over the role. Those numbers are fine for a live showing. lineup. 20 Celebrities Who Died from Suicide. Michael Gross. AP. TV sweetheart and "Family Matters" actress, Michelle Thomas died from stomach cancer at the young age of 30. Andrew McCullough. The cast recently opened up about their struggle to get residuals from the five-season series. Brown was 84 at the time of his death. On stage, the young actress starred in . Tonight's episode, "Dark Days" (NatGeo, Tuesdays at 9), deals with preparations for winter. From 1986 to 1993, the sitcom chronicled the hilarious misadventures of the Winslow family and Urkel, capturing the hearts of viewers in the process. In real life, after "Family Matters," VelJohnson guest starred on "The Parkers, "The Bold and the Beautiful," and most recently, he guest starred on the popular CBS show "Mike & Molly . 216,986. May he R . In 2001, The Bernie Mac Show entered our households. . He was 29 years old. James Avery is best known as starring as Uncle Phil in the beloved 90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. He was 29 years old. John Pasquin. She studied in Burbank High School, California, a school renowned for producing actors and moviemakers including Tim Burton the director of "The Nightmare Before" "Christmas and Planet of the Apes". Dennis died in April 2009 in Shadow Hills Los Angeles. Judy Winslow disappeared from Family Matters Instagram (@jaimeethefox) In the first four seasons of Family Matters, the Winslows had three kids: Eddie, Laura, and little Judy, portrayed by Jaimee. LOS ANGELES, California (AP) Jaleel White, who played 'nerdy' neighbor Steve Urkel on "Family Matters" found dead Monday. Check out how the RHOBH cast member, as well as Andy Cohen and other Bravolebs, celebrated Easter with their loved ones . Carl Winslow Harriette Winslow (193 episodes) Estelle Winslow (157 episodes) Eddie Winslow (208 episodes) Laura Winslow Judy Winslow (95 episodes) Richie Crawford (142 episodes) Steve Urkel (204 episodes) Rachel Crawford (93 episodes) Waldo Geraldo Faldo For five years straight, we've watched and laughed as Bernie and his TV wife Wanda (Kelita Smith) raised his sister's three kids: Vanessa, Jordan, and Bryana. Peter Dennis is another cast member from Family Matters that has passed away in real life. Comedian Johnny Brown, best known for "Good Times," has died at 84. Fred Willard, the comedian and actor known for appearing on 'Modern Family,' 'Everybody Loves Raymond,' and 'Best in Show' died May 15. Thomas died in 1998 at the age of 30. In August 1997, Thomas was diagnosed with intra-abdominal desmoplastic small round cell tumor a rare . Of the regular "Gunsmoke" cast . "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. Beloved Modern Family cast member dies two weeks after finale filmed. Sadly, the actor passed away at the age of 68 in 2014 after complications from open-heart surgery, according to CNN. But most will probably agree that his relationship with the beautiful "Myra Monkhouse" - portrayed by actress, Michelle Thomas -was just as special. Y'all are some damn haters and once again show how little y'all know about ratings. I know I did. CAST OF 'FAMILY MATTERS' REMEMBERED LATE MICHELLE THOMAS. Visit The official Modern Family online at ABC.com. His work ranged from Avengers to Sideways. Actor Barry Jenner, known for his recurring roles on "Family Matters," "Knots Landing" and "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," died on Monday in Los Angeles. Cardiac arrest. Get exclusive videos, blogs, photos, cast bios, free episodes and more. November 25, 1990. She is best known for her role as Laura Winslow, the middle child of Carl and Harriette Winslow on the ABC/CBS television series Family Matters which ran from 1989-1998. Menu. Jackson was born Kellie Shanygne Williams in Washington, D.C. Matthew Diamond. Actor Natalie Desselle -Reid, known for her roles in " Madea 's Big Happy Family," "Eve" and "B*A*P*S*," died Monday at the age of 53. The cast of "Laverne & Shirley is seen above in a publicity photo. His daughter, Sharon, told me tonight her dad loved showbiz and people loved her dad! As the youngest member of the family, her character had been endearing and relatable to younger audiences, while her siblings Laura (Kellie Shanygne Williams) and Eddie (Darius McCrary) served as. 16/03/2020. 20 of Our Favorite Celebrities from Australia. The 5-foot-3 actress who plays Laura Winslow in ABC's "Family . She is best known for her role in the television situation comedy "Family Matters" as 'Myra Monkhouse,' the girlfriend to 'Steve Urkel.'. She was the youngest daughter of Carl and Harriette, and a sprightly presence on the sitcom . At some point, he was rumored to be in a relationship with James Avery, but the rumor seemed to die down after James Avery got married. One day, at . Jo Marie Payton, Now It was Johnny Brown's daughter, actress Sharon Catherine . Throughout the 90's, Family Matters dominated Friday nights on ABC.The show was filled with fond memories that most fans will probably never forget. Biography. "It is with extremely heavy hearts that we share the loss of our beautiful . 20 Celebrities Who Came From Total Poverty. Michelle Thomas, the daughter of Dennis Thomas, was remembered by her co-stars in a cast reunion. [] With delayed and streaming she's probably at 1.2 or 1.3 million, which is what Salt Lake City is averaging with lower live ratings. 12 Episodes 1988. May 5, 2021 8:10pm. Here's what the main cast members of Family Matters are up to know. Another founding member, Ronald Bell, died last year. Jimmy Baines Samuel Winslow Stevil (character) Oona Urkel Pablo All items (15) # A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Other A Aunt Clotilda C Charles Mallory D Doc Urkel E Estelle Winslow F Fat Steve J Jimmy Baines Jimmy'father Jimmy's grandfather O Oona Urkel P Pablo Paul Winfield R Robert Crawford S Samuel Winslow Bryton McClure as Richard 'Richie' Crawford However, Richie is often so caught up in his own life that he often ignores what's happening to his family. The cast of " Growing Pains " is lamenting the death of their patriarch Alan Thicke. 9 James Avery - 'The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air'. Watching Bernie adjust to parenthood, and threatening to bust kids' heads 'til the white meat shows, was hilarity in itself. The episode description says . Desselle-Reid's manager, Dolores Robinson . Launch Gallery. By. The Modern Family cast are mourning the death of one of their most loved members who passed away just weeks after the show's finale was filmed. Alleybux. In a preview clip for tonight's episode of "Hollywood Medium," Henry tells White that he sees what looks like an "E," an "L," an "L" and an . But suicide is a scar that doesn't heal. Jo Marie was a main cast member since day one, having first appeared on the show in the Season 1 premiere airing on Sept. 22, 1989, titled "The Mama Who Came to Dinner." As Harriette, the family matriarch, Jo Marie played a strong character who was able to exert a positive influence on her police officer husband, Carl (Reginald VelJohnson . 14 Episodes 1989. Michelle Thomas dies of cancer at 29, CBS Website, Dec. 1998. Today at 4:59 PM. She was born Jaimee Monae Foxworth in Belleville, Illinois. December 28, 1998. Audiences fondly remember these characters and. He always had us laughing, had me laughing," Joanna Kerns, who played Maggie . All we know is that he has no marital life as he is single and he has no wife or children.. Michelle Thomas is best known for her role as Myra Monkhouse, the girlfriend of Steve Urkel. 20 Celebrities that Were Banned from China. Ricky 1 episode, 1995 . Former "Glee" star went missing last Wednesday in Ventura County, California, while out on a boat with her son. As of 2015, Gunsmoke cast members James Arness, Dennis Weaver and Amanda Blake have died. 87 Episodes 1998 John Tracy 48 Episodes 1997 Joel Zwick 32 Episodes 1998 John Bowab 4 Episodes 1989 Kelly Sandefur 3 Episodes 1996 Peter Baldwin 2 Episodes 1989 Gregg Heschong 2 Episodes 1997 David. 37 Episodes 1987. Mike Hagerty, the prolific character actor who recently starred in HBO's critically acclaimed dramedy "Somebody Somewhere," died Thursday in Los Angeles. Mike and Molly ran from 2010 to 2016 for six seasons. NEW YORK (AP) -- Actress Michelle Thomas, who had television roles in The Young & The Restless, The Cosby Show and Family Matters, has died of cancer at age 29. As . Michelle Dais Thomas (professionally known as Micelle Thomas) was an American actress and comedienne. TV Stars We Lost in 2020. Tiffany Haddish, Viola Davis, Andre . -. One of his other recognizable roles was Burt Gummer, a . 14. Television actress Michelle Thomas, 30, a co-star on the sitcom "Family Matters," died Dec. 22 after a struggle with stomach cancer. Fred Willard, who parlayed a knack for naive characters into costarring roles on the television series Fernwood 2 Night and Everybody Loves Raymond and in several memorable films, has died. Respectively, these actors starred as the characters Matt Dillon, Chester Goode and Kitty Russell. 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 . Advertisement Michelle Thomas was born in 1968 to parents, Dennis Thomas and Phynjuar Thomas. Dennis was a Screen Actors Guild and Drama Logo award-winning English actor. The veteran star reportedly died this past week, though his cause of death has not been revealed. Hulton Archive/Archive Photos/Getty Images. Bravo cares about the combined ratings. Of course, most Family Matters fans remember "Steve Urkel's" fascination with "Laura Winslow" and how his special bond with the 'Winslow family' was one of the most memorable dynamics of the show. She was born in 1979 to Mr. and Mrs. Gwyn Foxx. The rumors of his sexuality may have been in appreciation of the fact that he played the role of a . Audience Member #3 1 episode, 1995 Lewis Dauber . "We're just missing Alan. The Winslow family deals with various misadventures, many of them caused by their pesky next-door neighbor, ultra-nerd Steve Urkel. With Reginald VelJohnson, Kellie Shanygne Williams, Darius McCrary, Jaleel White. Payton left midway through the last season (replaced by Judyann Elder), and it's been reported and rumored many times that the Urkel storylines were the reason. Laura Winslow, played by Kellie Shanygne Williams Following her portrayal of the smart-aleck middle child (if you still count disappearing younger sis Judy) Laura Winslow, Kellie Shanygne Williams. Modern Family wrapped its final episode after 11 seasons last month. White was pronounced dead on arrival . Natalie Desselle, whose comedic talents helped make the 1997 movie "BAPS" a campy classic for a generation of fans, and who later starred in the ensemble cast of the early 2000s television . . After Family Matters, she began acting in the ABC television show What About Joan.In 1996, she had a recurring role as Charisse J. Mitchell on the hit UPN sitcom, Moesha, and later Michelle, Nikki's rival, in The Parkers.In 2006, Williams reunited with her former Family Matters co-star Darius McCrary on the UPN sitcom . Jackson was born in Washington D.C. as Kellie Shanygne Williams. April 16, 2022 Entertainment. Besides working as the hard-headed but loving Phillip . The news was confirmed Monday morning on Desselle-Reid's Instagram account. "Do y'all think they look like me or my husband," Kellie asked when shedding . Her family was impressed with him because he was a celebrity. 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. Source: Getty Images. Louise Burne. Family Matters: Created by William Bickley, Robert L. Boyett, Thomas L. Miller, Michael Warren. Michelle Thomas, an actress in the television programs ''The Cosby Show,'' ''Family Matters'' and ''The Young and the Restless'' died on Wednesday at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in . Melissa McCarthy as Molly Flynn, Billy Gardell as Mike Biggs, Katy Mixon as Victoria Flynn, and Swoosie Kurtz as Joyce Flynn during Curse of the Bambino in Mike and Molly. The cast of '80s and '90s sitcom Family Matters didn't exactly make Jaleel White feel right at home when he joined. Michelle Thomas tragically died from cancer shortly after Family Matters ended ABC Michelle Thomas played Myra Monkhouse, the foil to Laura Winslow for many seasons of "Family Matters." Her love for Steve Urkel knew no bounds, even once he gets engaged to Winslow. It isn't easy getting 14-year-old Kellie Shanygne Williams of Forestville to admit that she might be a rising star. Moses Robinson / WireImage file. Kellie Shanygne Williams is a now retired American actress, best known to the world as Laura Lee Winslow in the TV family comedy-drama series "Family Matters" (1989-1998). Her middle name is pronounced Sha-neen. By Bruce Haring. * Sebastian Cabot (Mr. French) died of a stroke at age 69 on Aug. 22, 1977, just six years after CBS dropped the . via: nydailynews.com. Actor Natalie Desselle-Reid, known for her roles in "Madea's Big Happy Family," "Eve" and "B*A*P*S*," died Monday at the age of 53. Family Matters (TV Series 1989-1998) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Cast members Milburn Stone, Glenn Strange and Ken Curtis have also died. Kellie Shanygne Williams (born March 22, 1976) is an American actress. Actress. n Brian Keith (Uncle Bill) committed suicide at age 75 on June 24, 1997. April 17, 2022 Celebrity News. He was 75 ABC's Live In Front Of A Studio Audience remake of the beloved sitcoms All In the Family and Good Times airs tonight, December 18 at 8 p.m. EST/7 p.m. CST. Johnny Brown was also a cast member of The Leslie Uggams Show and Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, and appeared in the Broadway shows Carry Me Back to Morningside Heights and Golden Boy.. His film credits included A Man Called Adam, The Wiz, Hanky Panky, Life and Town & Country.. If you were a faithful Family Matters viewer between 1989 and 1993, you may remember the character of little Judy Winslow. #152. "An original member of Kool & the Gang, Dennis was known as the quintessential cool cat in the group, loved for his hip clothes and . What people might not realize is that Maureen McCormick was a popular commercial actress before she became part of The Brady Bunch, a series about a clean-cut family in the sixties and seventies. Thomas appeared on the CBS soap opera The . LOS ANGELES, California (AP) Jaleel White, who played 'nerdy' neighbor Steve Urkel on "Family Matters" found dead Monday. Eddie Mekka, top right, died in Newhall on Nov. 27, 2021, at age 69, according to a friend's social media post. Asaad Kelada. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, and raised in New York, to parents who were in the entertainment field. Embed from Getty Images. As . Of course, most Family Matters fans remember "Steve Urkel's" fascination with "Laura Winslow" and how his special bond with the 'Winslow family' was one of the most memorable dynamics of the show. Jaimee Foxworth: Early life. Portrayed by Jaimee Foxworth, the precocious youngest member of the family was adorable and a great way to reel in younger viewers. She was known for her roles as Justine Phillips on the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show (1988-90), as Myra Monkhouse on the ABC / CBS sitcom Family Matters (1993-98), and as Callie Rogers on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless . Celebrity Gossip Entertainment. Jaleel White - Steve Urkel After spending nearly a decade playing Steve Urkel, it was clear that Jaleel White had been typecast. His cause of death was revealed to be a heart attack . The link to this photo or video may be broken, or the post may have been removed. Desselle-Reid's manager . The Family Matters star recently shared candids from her family's latest photoshoot, which included Kellie's husband, Hannibal Jackson, and their two kids, Hannah and John.