Join Facebook to connect with Michelle Thomas and others you may know. TV sweetheart and "Family Matters" actress, Michelle Thomas died from stomach cancer at the young age of 30. There Thomas landed a national commercial on her very first audition. Michelle Thomas: Battle with cancer and death In August 1997, Michelle was diagnosed with stomach cancer. The Phantom of The Opera closes its curtains Image of Malcolm-Jamal Warner baking a cake | Photo: Instagram/ malcolmjamalwar. Warner reportedly shares his little bundle of joy with an attorney from Bridgeport, CT. She was born in Boston, Mass., grew up in Montclair, N.J., and graduated from West Essex High School in North Caldwell, N.J. She received her basic training in acting from her mother, Phynjuar Thomas, a stage actress who remained her personal coach for the rest of her career. The cemetery is located at the tripoint of Orange, West Orange, and Montclair in Essex County, New Jersey. [1][12][20][21] Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Thomas' longtime friend and former boyfriend, was among those at her bedside. During her five seasons on the hit show, Stafford and her husband got to know legendary actor Andy Griffith well. Try again later. Here is all you want to know, and more! Michelle Thomas dies of cancer at 29, CBS Website, Dec. 1998 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. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? There is no estimated net worth before her untimely death. #inline-recirc-item--id-9d05878c-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d, #right-rail-recirc-item--id-9d05878c-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d { Every time he would do the courtroom scene, he would get a standing ovation And he would do it in one take. White grew emotional while filming an appearance for the E! AmoMama creates engaging, meaningful content for women. She married The Cosby Show co-star Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Born on December 13, 1968, in Chicago, Illinois, Thomas began her career as a child actress, appearing in commercials and stage productions. Michelle Thomas. Actress. Elsewhere. White shed tears as he remembered actress Michelle Thomas, who played Myra, the girlfriend of his nerdy character, Steve Urkel, on his hit '90s sitcom. Search above to list available cemeteries. On December 26, 1998, a Muslim funeral service was held, as she had requested. She underwent surgery to remove a lemon-sized tumor shortly before landing her The Young and the Restless role in the spring of 1998. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. It's no surprise that she would make her mark in the arts. #inline-recirc-item--id-9d05878c-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d ~ .item:nth-child(5) { Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. She was aged 30. But we only ran one season, Stafford explained. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Malcolm-Jamal Warner and Michelle Thomas took their love from television screens to real life. Born in Brookline, Massachusetts to musician Dennis "D.T." A system error has occurred. Thomas left the show in 1988, but made occasional appearances afterward. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? She later died from a rare form of cancer. Here is all you want to know, and more! If ovarian cancer is caught early, there is a five-year survival rate of over 90%. This is embarrassing, I don't even recognize you," Henry, 21, admits. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. It was with little wonder that Michelle took to TV owing to her background in art, she appeared in various TV commercials in 1983. IE 11 is not supported. Try again. This article is about the actress. "We are terribly shocked and deeply saddened by Michelle's death, and our thoughts and prayers are with her family," said William J. On December 26, 1998, a Muslim funeral service was held, per her request. The pair would jam out between takes. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. "Michelle was a great talent with a bright future ahead of her. ", recently tweeted about his appearance on Hollywood Medium,, Watch 'Hollywood Medium' Tyler Henry give Matt Lauer an emotional reading. We collect and tell stories of people from all around the world. The pair eventually broke up in 1994 but remained close friends till the very end. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Describing the pair's relationship, Michelle's mother called Warner the love of her daughter's life, adding that she believes he was her only real boyfriend. Jamie Foxx recovering after "medical complication" During a February 2020 interview with FOX News, Stafford opened about her role as Michelle Thomas. She is survived by her mother, Phynjuar Thomas (a stage actress and acting coach); her brother, David Thomas; her grandfather, Cecil G. Saunders, Sr.; her aunt, Eleanor Johnson; her uncle, Paul T. Goodnight; and numerous other family members. Whatever the reason, the decision to remove Judy from the show was met with criticism from fans. You can always change this later in your Account settings. But that would not last for too long as the actress was forced to take a medical leave in October 1998. And then my agent called and said, Hey, youve been offered a guest-starring role on a show called Matlock thats been on a year. It coincided with my time off so I took it. She is best known for her role in the television situation comedy "Family Matters" as 'Myra Monkhouse,' the girlfriend to 'Steve Urkel.' Michelle Doris Thomas (September 23, 1968 December 23, 1998)[1][2] was an American actress. Thomas died Tuesday in Manhattan, according to her publicist, Kahdijah Bell. It comes over twenty years after Thomas lost his daughter, actress Michelle Thomas, to cancer. Schwarzenegger filled a utility trench, not a pothole, city of L.A. says As a young actor in the early 1980s, she guest-starred on multiple hit shows. Judy Winslow was one of the main characters on the show Family Matters. ", "Michelle Thomas was GORGEOUS!! Her specific type of cancer was not disclosed to the public, but it is believed that she battled ovarian cancer. And he had a fun, light-hearted tone on set. You may request to transfer up to 250,000 memorials managed by Find a Grave. 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. It was a practice they had done frequently while dating, and now, in her final moments, Michelle thought it was only fitting to do it one more time. Resend Activation Email. No doubt, Michelle is smiling down on him from above. 10K views 1 year ago Michelle Doris Thomas was an American actress and comedian. She attended the Montclair School of Arts and the Broadway Dance Center. The "Young and the Restless" actress was known for her bright smile and how she lit up the room with her persona. She made her debut with Dream Date (1989) as Sally Palmer. I think a year later when my show got canceled, [the producers] immediately thought of me and I was available. Her body couldn't take it. One such great women were Michelle Thomas, who contributed her acting chops to Hollywood and ruled over the hearts of fans spread all across the globe. In July 1984, Michelle also took home the crown for the international queen in an international competition in Montego Bay, Jamaica, at the age of fifteen. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? She is survived by her mother, Phynjuar Thomas (a stage actress and acting coach); her brother, David Thomas; her grandfather, Cecil G. Saunders, Sr.; her aunt, Eleanor Johnson; her uncle, Paul T . What kind of cancer did Michelle Thomas have? We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. I love capturing moments in time and preserving them for others to see. [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 the spring of 1998, she underwent surgery to have the lemon-sized tumor removed shortly before she landed a role on The Young and The Restless. All Rights Reserved. Whatever the reason for the cancellation may be, its clear that fans of the show were disappointed. In 1984, she was cast in a recurring role on The Cosby Show as Myra, the girlfriend of Theo Huxtable (Malcolm-Jamal Warner). Resting over the fireplace I saw a picture of actress Michelle Thomas, known mostly for her role as Theo Huxtable's girlfriend on The Cosby Show (she also dated Malcolm in real life), and a. Thanks for your help! This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. 1998 The Associated Press. She was aged 30. [19], In August 1997, Thomas was diagnosed with a rare cancer, an intra-abdominal desmoplastic small-round-cell tumor (DSRCT). Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Thomas was only 30 years old at the time of her death. But fans of the show may not have realized that Griffith would film those long scenes in one, long take. It is the fifth most common cancer in women, and although it is rare in women under the age of 50, it is the leading cause of death from cancer in women aged 55-74. Michelle soon kickstarted her career in entertainment, and by 1983, she appeared in multiple television commercials across the country. Thomas was raised in Montclair, New Jersey and . There was an error deleting this problem. Try again later. After "Family Matters" came to an end in 1998, Michelle landed another role as Callie, an aspiring singer in the decades-long series "The Young and The Restless. Learn more about managing a memorial . KOOL & The Gang's co-founder and saxophonist Dennis "Dee Tee" Thomas has died at the age of 70. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. The actress even shared that her husband would come to the shows set and play his mandolin while Griffith strummed his guitar. Its a reminder of how much were loved even when were not feeling our best. He would memorize those long courtroom scenes as a monologue and yet he made it look so easy. 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If you have questions, please contact support[emailprotected]. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Thomas appeared on the CBS soap opera The Young & The Restless as Callie; on The Cosby Show as Justine, who was the girlfriend of Theo -- the character played by Malcolm Jamal Warner; and on Family Matters as Myra, who was the girlfriend of Steve Urkel - the character played by Jaleel White. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. She had the lemon-sized cyst removed surgically and had to undergo emergency surgery to remove a rupture second cancerous growth. "Talking about Michelle Thomas, she was my old costar from family matters, and she died of stomach cancer-quickly.". 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. Michelle Thomas and Jaleel White on the set of "Family Matters. Born on September 23, 1968, in Brookline, Massachusetts, Michelle Thomas was one of the two children of Dennis "D.T." Thomas and Phynjuar Thomas. based on information from your browser. Up until she became ill, she played the role of an aspiring singer, 'Callie,' on the soap opera "The Young and The Restless." The photo was taken just Before undertaking any course of treatment please consult with your healthcare provider. Michelle Thomas [.] She was buried in New Jersey.[2]. Many people have been touched by the photo, and have taken to social media to share their thoughts and memories of Thomas. Thomas was a founding member of the 1970s funk band Kool & The Gang) Miss Thomas played "Betsy Brown" on stage in Philadelphia. His monologues were so impressive, Stafford said he would earn a standing ovation every episode. Michelle was widely known for her role in "Family Matters," where she portrayed Myra for five seasons. This is a carousel with slides. Are you sure that you want to delete this flower? Ive never seen anybody work as hard as he did, Stafford said of Griffith. Vin Diesel Consciously Looked for Ms Right for Years Yet He Has Not Wed His 3 Kids Mom for 15 Years, Sarah Michelle Gellar & Freddie Prinze Jr Are Married for 19 Years Now after Accidental First Date, Jerry Lee Lewis Looked like He Was Going Dancing at 5th Wifes Funeral Following Her Mysterious Death, Liam Neeson's Sons, Who Became Semi-Orphaned on Mother's Passing, Experienced 'Double Pressure' Growing Up, Maureen McCormick Met Her Husband of 37 Years at Church & Has Always Been an Open Book to Him. After Sidekicks got canceled, Matlock producers remembered her guest appearance, and offered her a new reoccurring role. Merry ChristmasEaster BunnySweet DreamsCHU-CHU, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Stafford said she stayed in touch with Griffith even after her time on the show came to an end. The photo was taken just a few days before she passed away, and in it, Thomas looks peaceful and content. [16][17], From 1993 to 1998, she portrayed the role of Myra Monkhouse, the girlfriend of Steve Urkel, on Family Matters. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. On December 23, 1998, Michelle passed away while surrounded by family, childhood friends, and loved ones. However, Stafford is best known for her work on Matlock, where she starred as Ben Matlocks legal partner from 1987 to 1992. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Oops, something didn't work. Thomas died December 22 in Manhattan, according. There are several theories as to why Judy was removed from the show. She attended the Montclair School of Arts and the Broadway Dance Center. She appeared on various television programs, including A Man Called Hawk in 1989 and Thea in 1994. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Recently, a photo of Thomas has been making the rounds on social media. Others believe that her death was only implied, and that she may have actually moved away. This photo is so special. Family Matters Reboot? Michelle crawled into her mom's bed on getting home, and Phynjuar recalled the actress staying there for a long time. She rose to fame for her notable roles as Myra Monkhouse on the 1990s sitcom Family Matters and as Justine Phillips on NBC's The Cosby Show. (She also played the girlfriend of. $10.00 "Don't worry about that part. She was the youngest of the Winslow siblings, and was often the target of her brothers jokes. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. [12][20] Thomas never smoked or drank alcohol, and was a vegetarian. She was just 30 years old. 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