There’s something magical about a mom’s bed," she stated. The day after Christmas, she was buried in Montclair following a Muslim funeral service. R&B singer, Dennis Thomas from the ‘60s band Kool and the Gang, had a beautiful daughter who was a "Cosby Show" star. As I look back at my wonderful journey thus far, look at my beautiful life right now, and look at the still bright future ahead of me, I know that I am Hands Down one of the luckiest and most blessed men alive. She Was Diagnosed with Rare Cancer & Died at 30, Story behind the Tragic Death of 'Family Affair' Star Anissa Jones Who Died When She Was Just 18, Jaleel White Posts Heartwarming Workout Video with 9-Year-Old Daughter Who Looks Just like Him, The Intimate Relationship Of Freddie Mercury and Lady Di: The Untold Story. You may request that your data not be shared with third parties here: Remember Dennis from 'Kool & The Gang'? It’s something that you just know. She writes produces directs But her number one love is performing She's a 2-time AUDELCO award winner Three-time nominated for Best Actress she glee's! Dennis Thomas was the saxophonist and musical director of the group. She kept cracking jokes trying to keep everybody happy and hopeful and in good spirit. Michelle's smile never failed to brighten your day and I will forever miss my bubbly Myra Monkhouse #RIP 1968-1998 ❤️ I love you, Michelle #prayersup, A post shared by Jaleel White (@jaleelwhite) on Sep 28, 2017 at 11:10am PDT. Henry tells White that he sees what looks like an “E,” an “L,” an “L” and an “E,” to which White looks shocked and questioned whether Henry Googled him beforehand. You may request that your data not be shared with third parties here: 'Kool & The Gang' member’s daughter who starred in 'Family Matters' star died of cancer at 30, Remember Dennis from 'Kool & The Gang'? When I saw her, I said, ‘Elephant juice.’ She smiled and said, ‘Elephant juice. The beautiful actress always led a healthy lifestyle. However, it was on that show that fans had the chance to see her for the last time before she passed away at the age of 30. "I am elated over Malcolm's new child," says Phynjuar Thomas, a friend of Warner's whose daughter Michelle Thomas dated the actor and played his … Dennis Thomas is a 67-year-old saxophonist, musical director and one of the former members of the iconic band Kool & The Gang. But in August 1997, her life took an awful turn. Michelle's father was also well-known, as he was a member of Kool & The Gang. “I think he was her only real boyfriend. Michelle's mom, Phynjuar Thomas, told People magazine after the girl’s death that she made it home for Thanksgiving with stitches in her body. Her birthday is September 23, 1968. She was only 30 years old. Darius is a fool (lol) Bryton (Not So Little Richie) is more mature than all of us now, Shawn and Kellie, you still have jokes... No one was paid for our @entertainmentweekly gathering. So that’s two days after the ‘21’ you said," he added, before lightening the mood in the room: “You ‘bout to get me meme’d up on Instagram!”. Michelle's father was also well-known, as he was a member of Kool & The Gang. #MichelleThomas pic.twitter.com/t24MiQtXoC. While he keeps the identity of both girls away from the spotlight, the proud dad often shares pics and videos with his 1-year-old daughter on Instagram. She was my old co-star from ‘Family Matters’ and she died of stomach cancer ... quickly. She was really fighting that disease with all her heart. Two months later she was forced to take medical leave for her condition. She was a sensation among young men back in the ‘80s and ‘90s. There’s no handbook. Can't believe Michelle Thomas passed away in her 20s. Genevieve Cortese and Jared Padalecki Tied the Knot 10 Years Ago — inside Their Marriage. My daughter's spit up missed me literally by 8 seconds when I kissed her right before I left. Credit: GettyImages/Global Images of Ukraine. '", There's something quite thrilling about playing bass and singing Happy Birthday to my daughter on her 1st birthday. There’s something magical about a mom’s bed," she stated. Michelle's mother, Phynjuar Thomas, felt that Warner was the love of her daughter's life. Michelle played Myra, the girlfriend of White's character, Steve Urkel. She was a highly underrated actress. ", Physically gone, but never forgotten. Ginger Zee Tried to Friendzone Her Future Husband and Father of Her Kids — Who Is Ben Aaron? Kool & the Gang talk Songwriters Hall of Fame and the reunion with John "JT" Taylor after 25 years https://t.co/omIHExDJsR pic.twitter.com/wuXVGsrrf1. Her name was Michelle Thomas, and she was famous for her roles as Justine on "The Cosby Show," as Myra on "Family Matters," and as Callie on "The Young and the Restless." Michelle’ work on "The Young & the Restless” captivated the audience and critics to such extent that she got an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series in 1999. Aside from Bell and Michelle’s parents, there was another person by her side in her last moments, her ex-boyfriend and “The Cosby Show” co-star Malcolm Jamal Warner. She kinda stole my heart. Thomas finds solace in thinking that her daughter was God’s child and she was just babysitting her for a while. Jaleel White, another co-star of Michelle's during her stint on Family Matters, was tearful when speaking of her loss while On Hollywood Medium With Tyler Henry. She always had a positive outlook,” he said of her. But I swear, if it caught me I would have red carpet rocked it anyway like What? She had a lot of friends in the music industry. She wanted to live.". He flew to be by Michelle’s side after hearing from her condition. (And sometimes her mom does too. Michelle's mom, Phynjuar Thomas, told People magazine after the girl’s death that she made it home for Thanksgiving with stitches in her body. And special it was! “She got in my bed and stayed there. You gotta go through it, and unless it happens to you, you won’t have the capacity to understand. No hard feelings at all but that's the God's honest truth and life moves on with more blessings to come. Phynjuar took off performing to raise her children trained and groomed several young brilliant talents along the way. "I will forever miss my bubbly Myra..." Jaleel White Remembers Michelle Thomas of ‘Family Matters’ After Reunion —https://t.co/8S4eXdbKqM pic.twitter.com/E2Rjy6pzWN. But I can always tell a mother who has buried her child. You rock! Several members of the #FamilyMatters cast no longer reside in the state of California and they traveled quite a ways to share this one special day. “You're talking about Michelle Thomas. The American actress and comedian had become well known in acting cirlces through some of the roles she had played, but her life came to a tragic end much too soon. When she breathed her last, she was surrounded by her family and close friends, including her on-screen and real-life boyfriend Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Phynjuar Thomas and her daughter Michelle Thomas sharing screen this Is my favorite scene from family matters. People would say, 'Five years from now it’ll be okay,' that’s not true. The actor explained that when mouthing those words “it looks like you’re saying, ‘I love you.’ That was always our thing. 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