In the 1970s, the sassy neighbor on Good Times was a comedic character that ten stole moments on the show. Ja’Net DuBois portrayed the character Willona Woods on the classic television program and while that role was a standout among fans, DuBois has had a successful decadeslong career in the entertainment industry.
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On Tuesday (February 18), it was shared that DuBois had passed away. According to multiple reports, and have no current plans to investigate. Janet Jackson, who played the role Willona Woods’s adopted daughter Penny on Good Times, shared a touching tribute on Instagram to her television mother.
“I am has passed away,” Jackson penned in a caption herself with DuBois. “I saw first hand how she broke stereotypes and changed the landscape for Black women in entertainment. I’m grateful in recent years I had a chance to see her and create more lasting memories. I pray for comfort for all her family and friends. Thank you Ja’Net, I’ll miss you. ?.”
The late actress’s resumé includes appearances in Beverly Hills, 90210, A Different World, Sister Sister, Sanford and Son, The Love Boat, I’m Gonna Git You Sucka, Martin, Moesha, Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle, The Steve Harvey Show, and the series The PJs which earned her two Primetime Emmy Awards in 1999 and 2001. Fans will also remember her as the voice behind the “Movin’ On Up” theme song for The Jeffersons.
We send our . Read through a few tributes below.