He was 74. Thomas appeared in music videos for Mint Condition,[13] Chubb Rock,[14] and Dru Hill. Jaleel explained. Your source for entertainment news, celebrities, celeb news, and celebrity gossip. 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. ", When you think of Sherman Hemsley it might just draw an image of him getting out of a cab in front of a high-rise in Manhattan, strutting toward the door, or doing some fancy footwork in his living room as he did in the famously fun opening theme of his hit sitcom "The Jeffersons.". While the rest of his career primarily consisted of supporting roles, he continued to act until 2011, making appearances in shows like Family Guy and Tyler Perry's House of Payne. I wanted to do something else.". Jaleel White Breaks Down Over Death of Family Matters Co-Star in Hollywood Medium Sneak Peek See the actor get a sad reminder of his early acting days By Vannessa Jackson Aug 07, 2017 9:30 AM. She is best known for her role of Judy Winslow, the youngest daughter of Carl and Harriette Winslow on the ABC sitcom Family Matters, during the show's first four seasons. At the same time, Hemsley delivered a terrific performance that proved why he's regarded as sitcom royalty. Buddy was the star of a show the Winslow family was obsessed with and Carl ended up arresting him for assault. Per NPR, he was an activist and member of the board of directors for Los Angeles' AL Wooten Jr. Heritage Center. She was 90. Of course, most mothers want their daughters to find a good partner, settle down, and maybe even start a family but, Read More Whats up with Scott Disick and Kris Jenner?? Sherman Hemsley is perhaps best known for playing George Jefferson in bothAll In the Family and The Jeffersons, the latter of which gained him earned him Golden Globe and Emmy Award nominations. 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. Running for nine seasons starting in 1989, "Family Matters" introduced us all to the Winslow family and their annoying, nerdy next-door neighbor, Steve Urkel. 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. ", 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. [2] The character was originally intended to be a one-time guest appearance on the show; however, he was an instant hit with audiences and White became a regular cast member. A genuinely good guy and purveyor of cheer whenever things got cheerless.". Kellie Shanygne Williams. But, Johnson will always be an actress, as she, herself, confirmed in 2021 with a return to "Punky Brewster" in the 2021 reboot on Peacock more than 30 years since the original. Show.". Arnold Johnson His character was described as totally dim-witted, and he often annoyed Steve Urkel by saying the silliest things. [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. She was 90 years old at the time, and she left behind an impressive body of work in television, film, music, and theater. On December 26, 1998, a Muslim funeral service was held, per her request. Darrius McCrary hasbeen working very steadily since Family Matters ended. On August 3, 2011, Smith died at the age of 66. His latest acting role was in the 2019 TV movie Fanatic where he played Officer Hardaway. Hemsley made the sitcom show family memorable when he got a chance as a guest cast and Carl's obnoxious boss, Captain Marion Savage. But that's not all James has been up to (per IMDb): He made guest appearances on "The Vampire Diaries" in 2010 and 2011, playing Luka Martin, and he's lent his voice to roles like Cyborg on "DC Super Friends" andVirgil Hawkins, a.k.a. However, Brown was arrested (via Chron) for marijuana possession in 2007 and again in 2016, but, this time, for battery and possession of meth (via Chron). She was 30. However, since the shows end, many of the cast members have largely disappeared from the spotlight. Eddie dreamt of being a basketball star but had horrible grades all throughout high school. Stars Who Think They Have a Psychic Ability. Family Matters. We loved him so very much.". 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?" In October 1998, Thomas took a medical leave from the series due to her ill health. 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. But Waldos IQ, or lack thereof, turned him into one of the shows most lovable characters. alongside Terry Crews and Ice Cube. Shawn Harrison played Waldo Faldo, who was Eddie Winslows best friend. [1][12], On December 23, at age 30, Thomas died in New York City at Manhattan's Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. In 1992, Carry appeared in an episode of "Family Matters" in which played Harriet's tall, handsome piano teacher that Carl thinks twice about leaving her alone with. However, as Variety noted, Jenner, passed away in 2016 at the age of 75 following a long battle with leukemia. It was UT's loss, and a big one at that:Smith became a two-time All-American in 1965 and 1966. Family Matters is an American television sitcom that debuted on ABC on September 22, 1989, and ended on May 9, 1997. However it moved to CBS, where it was shown from September 19, 1997, to July 17, 1998.A spin-off of Perfect Strangers, the series revolves around the Winslow family, a middle class black family living in Chicago, Illinois. Shes appeared in the TV series Family Reunion, as Maybelle, and shes voicing a character also named Maybelle for the animated series The Casagrandes, which is a spin-off of 2016s animated show, The Loud House.. That's why it must have been quite a treat when Summer showed up in not one but two episodes of "Family Matters." Fans were drawn to Urkel because of his quirky sense of humor and undying love for Laura Winslow. Ultimately, Harrison hopes the site will carry more merchandise and "be a portal for clips of my work," but, for now, you can at least get your Waldo shirt fix! No one is out of the shows league,, Read More These Celebs May Star in True Detective Second SeasonContinue, Ever since it was announced that Boy Meets Worlds Cory and Topanga were coming back to televisions all over the world in a new series called Girl Meets World, in which the high school sweethearts, Read More Its a Boy Meets World Reunion on Girl Meets WorldContinue, R&B legend Patti Labelle has signed on to join the cast of American Horror Storys fourth season: Freak Show. The legendary diva will be playing the recurring role as the mother of Gabourey Sidibes character, Read More Patti Labelle Joins American Horror Story CastContinue, Recently, John Stamos made an announcement that left a lot of people smiling from ear to ear. Family Matters Myra Monkhouse TV Series 1993-1998 55 episodes Malcolm & Eddie Brooke Bellamy TV Series 1997 1 episode Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man Sister Emily (voice) TV Series 1996 1 episode Thea Keanda Kendea TV Series 1994 2 episodes Hangin' with the Homeboys Telemarketing Operator 1991 The Cosby Show Justine Phillips TV Series 1988-1990 because of health issues. Willard also portrayed Vice Principal Mallet on "Family Matters" from 1994 to 1996, appearing in three episodes. It made everybody want to be more professional. His daughter, Hope Mulbarger, toldPeopleof her father, "He kept moving, working and making us happy until the very end. The actress only appeared in three episodes of the sitcom, but her performances caught the eye of television executives and she subsequently landed parts in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, The Arsenio Hall Show, and The Young and the Restless. So, it was only too easy to see him play Carl Winslow, also a police officer, on the small screen. He is best known for playing police officer characters, such as Carl Winslow on the sitcom Family Matters, which ran from 1989 to 1998, and LAPD Sergeant Al . Laura Winslow 174 Episodes 1998. (image viahttps://www.pinterest.com/gapeachez1/). Cherie Johnson . Orlando Brown was a latecomer to "Family Matters," joining the cast in Season 7 as 3J. The actor who brought the character to life, Shawn Harrison, is still very much tapped into his Waldo days, marrying his own snarky humor with the iconic character's catchphrase. He went on to form his own production company and eventually signed a deal with Warner Bros. TV predecessor Lorimar Television. "Come on, man. LOAD COMMENTS Jaimee Monae Foxworth (born December 17, 1979) is an American actress, model, and former pornographic actress. Jaleel said dumbfounded. See More, Opera News is a free to use platform and the views and opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author and do not represent, reflect or express the views of Opera News. Sadly, LeNoire died in 2002, just four few years after "Family Matters" ended. Barry Jenner was a recurring character in the sitcom show Family Matters. "Family Matters" was a popular American television sitcom that aired nine seasons from 1989 to 1997. ", Indeed, Payton went on to pursue other roles, including a stint on "Will & Grace" and voicing Suga Mama on Disney's "The Proud Family" from 2001 until 2005. [12] Her mother added that "they'd give her a sedation that was supposed to put her out for 20 minutes and she'd be asleep for four days. He started with the Baltimore Colts, won a Super Bowl in 1970, and played until 1976. He is an actor and producer, known for Family Matters (1989), A Sitcom for Gio (2021) and Day by Day (1988). Willard went to two military institutes before serving in the US army and being stationed in Germany. After being asked about her passing, the actor talked about how she was highly thought of among her peers. News ), Opera News is a free to use platform and the views and opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author and do not represent, reflect or express the views of Opera News. Characters who have died in the Family Matters . So he's staying fresh and busy as ever, even at 67 years old. "Family Matters" was no doubt a jumping off point for Brown, who went on to appear in "Two of a Kind" alongside the Olsen twins and to voice Sticky Webb on "The Proud Family" alongside "Family Matters" co-star Jo Marie Payton. Shawn Harrison was born on 28 December 1973 in Los Angeles, California, USA. In an interview with UPI, VelJohnson revealed that he was the one who pushed for the role. But by the end of the series, Urkel finally won Laura Menteer also popped up in variety shows like "The Dean Martin Show" and "The Carol Burnett Show" before he began his career behind the camera. 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. She starred in films such as Glee, The Arsenio Hall Show, Step Up and many more. Trending pages Estelle Winslow Jimmy Baines Stevil (character) Samuel Winslow Oona Urkel Aunt Clotilda Charles Mallory All items (14) # 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 O In 1986, he would go on to star in another series, "Amen," where he played a deacon who was also a lawyer. He appeared as a comic actor, game show panelist and many more. Mekka continued working until his last credit in 2018, then a few short years later, Mekka died on November 27, 2021, at the age of 79. In the season 2 episode, "Flash Pants," Mekka plays Charlie, a transfer who competes against Carl in a dance contest. Actor Matt Landers was in dozens of television shows and 20 motion pictures over his thirty-year career in show business. She was only 33 years old. In the end, she saved the day singing her iconic song "Last Dance" at a talent show. lineup. May 5, 2021 8:10pm. In a 2014 Boston Globeinterview, Mekka mused, "I got to do a great jitterbug number with Madonna in 'A League of Their Own.'" It is believed that Rivera drowned while saving her son's life. The sitcom show was created by William Bickley and Michael Warren. [18] She appeared posthumously in the role of Anne in the film Unbowed in 1999. Although the Winslows were meant to be the shows original focal point, Steve Urkel quickly emerged as the shows most popular character. Known for. Johnson was popularly known for his role in Shaft, My Demon Lover and many more. She was a hilarious older female version of Urkel, and when the two started wreaking accidental havoc on the Winslows living room, spilling popcorn and breaking the coffee table, they both exclaimed, "Did we do that?" Stars From Family Matters You Didn't Know Died, Rivera drowned while saving her son's life, He diedon March 2, 2022, at the age of 84. 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. Dennis was a Screen Actors Guild and Drama Logo award-winning English actor. He also acted in Big Fat Liar starring Frankie Muniz and Amanda Bynes, Scooby-Doo and Guess Who, Dreamgirls, Grown Ups and Bones. Played by Jo Marie Payton (1989-1997), and Judyann Elder (1998). She died on December 26, 1998, surrounded by her family as well as former boyfriend Malcom-Jamal Warner with whom she had remained close friends, according toPeople. LeNoire spent more than three decades on television with roles on "Another World," "Ryan's Hope," "Gimme a Break," and "Amen," before landing her spot in the cast of "Family Matters." "She was my old co-star from Family Matters and she died of stomach cancer quickly, White said. She passed away in 2002. 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. McCrary was married to She Ball actress Tammy Brawner. Smith must have enjoyed the bite from the acting bug because he continued acting, now not as himself, on shows like, "Charlie's Angels" and "Eight is Enough," and then landed some regular gigs such as a recurring role on "Open All Night." Since "Family Matters" ended, McCrary has appeared injust about everything(or so it seems),including both TV series and movies. As of this writing, he has three more production credits in various stages of production (via IMDb). (image viahttps://www.pinterest.com/dixon1368/). She was known for her roles as Justine Phillips on the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show (198890), as Myra Monkhouse on the ABC/CBS sitcom Family Matters (199398), and as Callie Rogers on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless (1998). She is reportedly working on a short film called Absent in the Present. She also has a YouTube channel and she is available to send messages to fans on the app Cameo. Per The New York Times, this is when her illness, a rare form of stomach cancer, seemed to take a foothold, and Thomas had to take a medical leave from filming. Just before his retirement from sports, Smith got his first role on television, a guest spot playing himself on the show "The Odd Couple." Thomas moved on from Family Once the series wrapped, Williams hopped onto. Whats up with Scott Disick and Kris Jenner??? Kellie Shanygne Williams-Jackson [1] ( ne Williams; born March 22, 1976) is an American actress. LeNoire, who played Mother Winslow on "Family Matters," started with the first episode of the series when her character moved in with the Winslows after the death of her husband. All rights reserved. Theyre portrayed in a dramatic, overdone manner that isnt exactly exemplifying real lawyers but television lawyers do have one thing in common: they are entertaining. This show only lasted two seasons, though, and Hopkins later returned to "Family Matters" for guest appearances through 1997. 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. Poston was a jack of all talents. 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. He had a recurring role in the popular sitcom, Girlfriends,and just this year he appeared in a commercial for Pizza Hut. "I'm looking at what looks like E and then L-L-E is the only way to describe it," Tylershared. Per The Guardian, Rosetta LeNoire was born in Hell's Kitchen, New York, in 1911. When the show ended, White struggled to find serious leading roles, but he did make a few other appearances throughout the years. On stage, the young actress starred in Betsey Brown at the. Brown's last role came in 2013. 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. From 1986. Shes not currently active in Hollywood, but she has stayed pretty busy working on the Kellie Williams Program, a project in Washington, DC, that gives 14 to 20-year-olds a shot at producing their own television shows. Elsewhere and JAG. 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. They have two kids, John Ervin and Hannah Belle Jackson. According to The Root, once Jaleel White was brought on as Steve Urkel, Jaimee Foxworth, who played Judy, got less and less screen time. Michelle Doris Thomas (September 23, 1968 December 23, 1998)[1][2] was an American actress. 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." Thomas died on December 23, 1998, surrounded by family and friends. (image viahttps://www.pinterest.com/1nonlylilmama/). They got divorced in 2019, and have a daughter together named Zoey. Perhaps his most well-known role after "Family Matters," though, was as Eddie Thomas on "That's So Raven," where he appeared in all 100 episodes alongside series star Raven-Symon. Apparently, Miller had seen an early screening of "Die Hard" and thought he'd be perfect for the show. He diedon March 2, 2022, at the age of 84. Jo Marie Payton played the familys matriarch, Harriette Winslow. NFL defensive end Bubba Smith was born in 1945 in Texas. She was also a grandmother to Eddie, Laura and Judy. Per Beaumont Enterprise, when it came time for college ball, he ended up leaving his homestate for Michigan State because the University of Texas teamwas not yet integrated. Well, youre in luck. 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. He then worked for the US postal service while attending a dramatic arts college and eventually found his way to off-Broadway productions. It has nine seasons with a total of 215 episodes. Shawn Harrison lost his mother shortly after arriving on the show. The cast talks about what it was like raising him after that traumatic experience. [12] In December 1984, she appeared with Hal Jackson on Soul Train after having won the Miss Talented Teen International pageant earlier in the year.[8]. In addition to Family Matters, Jenner had a notable role in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, portraying Starfleet Admiral William Ross in 12 episodes of the beloved sci-fi series. Thanks to his portrayal of the goofy Waldo Faldo, theres a good chance that Harrison may have been typecast. Jo Marie Payton played the family's matriarch, Harriette Winslow. During that time, McCrary also did a stint on "The Young and the Restless" for two years, starting in 2009, alongside his "Family Matters" co-star Bryton James (more on that soon). Presently, White is the proud father of one, and is also still working on a few TV projects. 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. But, like many shows that found success in the 90s, Family Matters and its legacy continues to live on. [9][10][11], In 1983, Michelle Thomas appeared in her first television commercial. VelJohnson voiced the character Jerry in the TV show, 3Below: Tales of Arcadia from 2018 to 2019. He was more interested in cars, dating girls and pulling silly pranks. She spent her remaining years dealing with health-related complications caused by diabetes. It happened after Lauras boyfriend, Ted, got tired of Urkel trying to put the moves on his girlfriend. Before Captain Savage became Carl's boss at the Chicago Police Department, the patriarch of the Winslow gang served under Lieutenant Lou Murtaugh, played by Barry Jenner. The show, centered around a middle-class Black family living in Chicago, was a spin-off of the sitcom "Perfect Strangers," in which the Winslows were introduced Harriette as an elevator operator and husband Carl a police officer. Matters and landed the role of Callie on The Young and the Restless. She Rachel Crawford 83 Episodes 1997. [3] Thomas had been in the studio recording music before her sudden turn in health. Rosetta Lenoir was one of the main cast members of the comedy sitcom Family Matters. 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. LeNoire passed away in 2002, four years after the final season of Family Matters originally aired. In the late '60s, he began showing up on television and in movies, and by the time the '70s rolled around, it seemed he was bitten by the comedy bug, appearing in variety shows like "Love, American Style" and sitcoms such as "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Fernwood Tonight," in which he appeared in 44 episodes as Jerry Hubbard. 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. However, he didnt let that keep him from working. Gone way too soon, but never forgotten. Landers continued to act, including a recurring role on "Days of Our Lives," until 2010, appearing last on "Law and Order." Lenoir championed diversity in the arts and ultimately led the prestigious Rosie awards being created in her name. 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. Dont let her age fool you, though. Tackling issues like racial profilingandfamily strife, among other relatable and not-so-relatableissues (seriously, how many of us went on "American Gladiators"?) Originally conceived as a spin-off of "Perfect Strangers," a sitcom on which Harriette Winslow was a character, "Family Matters" became the much more popular and long-lasting of the two shows, winning a place in everyone's hearts as part of ABC's Friday night TGIF programming. Any/all written content and images displayed are provided by the blogger/author, appear herein as submitted by the blogger/author and are unedited by Opera News. On Sept. 22, 1989, "Family Matters" debuted on ABC with the pilot "The Mama Who Came to Dinner" as part of the network's famed TGIF lineup, which also bowed that same day. [1][6], As a child, she would accompany her mother at her theater rehearsals and performances. Sadly, some of those famous faces are no longer delivering lines and laughs. So Rosetta was really the emotional foundation of the show.". Actors From the movie Friday who have lost their lives. Ironically, Landers was on the other side of the law in his first appearance on "Family Matters," playing a robber at a convenience store. As a youngster, Rivera was known for her confident performances and upbeat charisma. Of course, Thomas was much nicer than her on-screen persona. Sadly, Rosetta LeNoire passed away in 2002 of diabetes related complications. tweetedGloria Estefan. She wasnt a series regular but she made quite an impression on audiences. Opera News furthermore does not condone the use of our platform for the purposes encouraging/endorsing hate speech, violation of human rights and/or utterances of a defamatory nature. She's also been busy raising her two children alongside her husband, Hannibal Jackson. She was my old co-star from Family Matters and she died from stomach cancer quickly. Check out the hottest fashion, photos, movies and TV shows! Mekka continued getting roles in TV and movies, including small ones in 1992's "A League of Their Own" and 2006's "Dreamgirls." He also appeared in an episode of the show, Mom in 2019. 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 BlackPast, Sherman Hemsley dropped out of school in the tenth grade to join the air force and served four years in Japan and Korea. Ultimately, she was written out of the show without anyone even ever acknowledging it. Unfortunately, Payton left the series halfway through the final season, and actress Judyann Elder took over the role. Although he was clearly a smart person, he always found a way to mess things up,usually requiring assistance from one of the Winslows, mainly Carl or Eddie, to make things right. ", "Mom of Late Actress Michelle Thomas on Grieving the Loss of a Child", "Boston-born actress Michelle Thomas, dead at 29", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Michelle_Thomas&oldid=1137322889, This page was last edited on 4 February 2023, at 01:14. However, she has contined to work pretty steadily throughout the years. "Family Matters" was a popular American television sitcom that aired nine seasons from 1989 to 1997. He also credited the writers with taking his character from "just kind of a Black guy who was in the room" to something that more resembled the actor himself. Two years later, on November 25, 2016, Glass died of respiratory failure. "She was our foundation," she said. These days, Foxworth is focusing on other things, including her podcast with her two sisters, "The S.H.E. [12] Thomas was a guest host of the weekly music series Soul Train in May 1996 and March 1997. That said, he also had a memorable guest role in Family Matters, playing Carl's boss, Captain Marion Savage, in a few episodes between 1994 and 1995. According to Soap Opera Network, she and James shared screen time during her appearances on the show in June 2021 and were set to appear together again during her August 2021 appearances. Richie 48 Episodes 1997. 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. and "Whoa, mama." 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. Come on, man. You've got to be Googling this stuff before you come in here." [1] Career [ edit] After guest spots in shows like "Sanford and Son" and "Good Times," he landed his breakout role as Detective Harris in "Barney Miller." She had a lot of friends in the music industry." Dennis was a Screen Actors Guild and Drama Logo award-winning English actor. [16][17], From 1993 to 1998, she portrayed the role of Myra Monkhouse, the girlfriend of Steve Urkel, on Family Matters. Steve Urkel 203 Episodes 1998. "It's the end of an era.". In 1997, Michelle Thomas was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer that quickly took over her body. Harriette is a very conservative and strong-willed woman. Carry was a working actor up to his last role in 2006's "The 12th Man" before his untimely death from pancreatic cancer. The show became a major staple on network television and the classic '90s "TGIF" lineup. "[18] Thomas underwent surgery to remove a lemon-sized tumor shortly before landing her The Young and the Restless role in the spring of 1998. 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