GOOD Times star Ja’Net DuBois has sadly passed away.
The TV star was loved by millions and will be missed by her family, friends and fans.
Ja’Net was best known for her role as Willona Woods on the sitcom Good Times.
But the singer-songwriter is also known for co-writing and singing the theme song, Movin’ on Up for The Jeffersons.
She started her acting career in theater in the 1960s, appearing in Broadway’s Golden Boy with Sammy Davis Jr. and Louis Gossett Jr.
Ja’Net then moved to TV by becoming the first African-American female to be a regular cast-member on a daytime serial with her role as Loretta Allen on Love of Life.
Ja’net’s family confirmed that she passed away on February 18, 2020.
Her cause of death is yet to be confirmed, but according to reports, the actress died “unexpectedly” in her sleep overnight while in her home in Glendale, California.
TMZ reports it is not yet clear who found the star’s body and sources says the star hadn’t been complaining about any specific illness before she passed.
In fact, the star appeared to be in great spirits when she attended a fan event in Hollywood at the beginning of 2020.
Ja’Net is survived by her three children.
Ja’Net had a net worth of $2 million at the time of her death.
This is largely down to her work as an actress.
Being a regular on Good Times would’ve boosted her bank balance considerable.
