Ja'Net DuBois
Janet T. DuBois (August 5, 1932 – February 17, 2020), better known as Ja'Net DuBois, was an American actress, and singer. She was best known for her role as Willona Woods in the sitcom Good Times (1974–1979). DuBois co-wrote and sang the theme song "Movin' on Up" for television series The Jeffersons. She also won two Primetime Emmy Awards for her voice work in The PJs.
Ja'Net DuBois | |
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 DuBois as Willona Woods on the television series Good Times, c. 1976 | |
| Born | Jeannette Theresa Dubois August 5, 1932/1938/1945 |
| Died | February 17, 2020 Glendale, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1960–2019 |
| Known for | Willona Woods – Good Times Ma Bell – I'm Gonna Git You Sucka Ms. Avery – The PJs |
| Spouse(s) | Sajit Gupta (m. 1950–?; divorced) |
| Children | 4 |
DuBois was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She grew up in Amityville, New York, on Long Island. She had four children.
DuBois died on February 17, 2020 in Glendale, California of cardiac arrest.[1] She also had hypertension, peripheral artery disease and kidney disease.[2]
References
- "'Good Times' Ja'Net DuBois dies; co-wrote 'Jeffersons' theme". Los Angeles: Associated Press. February 19, 2020. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- "Death Certificate of Ja'Net DuBois" (PDF). Los Angeles County Department of Health. March 12, 2020.
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