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Janet Jacksonis honoring the life and legacy of her lateGood Timescostar,Ja’net DuBois.
“I am so very saddened to hear my longtime friend Ja’Net DuBois has passed away. I saw first hand how she broke stereotypes and changed the landscape for Black women in entertainment,” Jackson, 53,wrotealongside a series of photos of the pair.
“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. ?” Jackson added.
DuBois’Good Timescharacter was a close family friend and neighbor to the Evans Family. She was known for being independent, generous and always up for fun.
The show followed Florida and James Evans as they raised their children in a Chicago housing project. The series first aired in February 1974 and ended after six seasons in 1980.
Janet Jackson and Ja’Net DuBois onGood Times.
Along with Jackson, many celebrities havepaid tributeto DuBois following the news of her death, including Holly Robinson Peete, Loni Love and DL Hughley.
The Glendale Police Department told PEOPLE Tuesday that officers responded to a call regarding DuBois “not breathing” late Monday. Officials later determined that DuBois was deceased.
Glendale Police Sgt. Dan Stubbstold the Associated Pressthat DuBois appeared to have died of natural causes and there is no ongoing investigation into her death.
A rep for DuBois did not respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
Ja’net DuBois.David Livingston/Getty
In addition to her famousGood Timesrole, DuBoisappeared in a number of television seriesincludingThe Love Boat,The Facts of Life,Beverly Hills, 90210,ERandThe PJs,where she starred as Mrs. Avery.
She also famously sang and co-wroteThe Jeffersonstheme song, “Movin’ On Up.”
source: people.com
