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Family Matters dominated Friday night primetime television for many years back in the ’90s. So much so, that even now, Jaleel White can’t go anywhere without somebody calling him “Steve Urkel.” But despite the success he garnered from the memorable role, there was actually another famous role he auditioned for, prior to landing the role on Family Matters. The Old School saying goes, ‘When one door closes, another one opens,” and apparently that’s exactly what happened for Jaleel.

Which Iconic Role Was Almost His?

Before he auditioned for the role of “Urkel,” he tried to launch his career on The Cosby Show. During Entertainment Weekly’s  Family Matters reunion, Jaleel White revealed, to his co-stars and EW, that he’d actually auditioned for the role of “Rudy Huxtable.” There was initially no designated gender for the role of “Rudy.” Jaleel’s agent had him pretty convinced that he’d snagged the role – until little Keisha Knight-Pulliam walked in.

Jaleel White: “In 1984, I auditioned for The Cosby Show. And that was a very emotional audition. [Then-NBC president] Brandon Tartikoff was in the room. And Mr. Cosby, obviously. They brought everybody that made the show, all the kids — they probably had us audition over the course of like five or six hours. My agent had been told that they’ve pretty much settled on [me], so I went to the audition thinking I was just going on a last audition. And then, all of a sudden, this little girl walks in…”

White’s First Heartache:

Although White nailed the audition, unfortunately, he didn’t manage to snag the role. He recalled how the producers broke the disheartening news and he explained what the experience taught him:

J.W.- “Now that I’m adult I understand — you’re never going to [present the show to the] network without options. … That was a complete lie just to get me to come back. They were flying everybody out the next day to New York to begin rehearsals to do the show. … We were planning, we were packing; my mom and dad were trying to figure it out, ’cause my dad was in dental school at the time — ‘How are we going to do this, Gail? Are you going to New York with Jaleel to shoot the show?’ And [the producers] came out after about six hours and they said to a bunch of little kids and their parents, ‘We will take you, you, you, and you.’”

Needless to say, the little boy with big dreams was absolutely crushed over losing the role of “Rudy Huxtable.” Jaleel confessed it was definitely heartbreaking for him:

J.W. – “I went home, and I just … I cried my eyes out. But I did things that a kid does when they’re hurt, and they’re acting out. My mom had to grab me and shake me. She was like, ‘If you ever react like that again to an audition, you’re done. [acting].’ She was probably more rattled that I was reacting this way.”

Although Keisha Knight-Pulliam ultimately won the hearts of producers, White went on to make a name for himself with the role of “Steve Urkel.” He revealed the role on Family Matters came at a time when he was on the verge of giving up and turning his attention toward basketball. “I continued to work, going to school constantly,” White explained. “I worked my entire youth. And then, [Family Matters] comes along, literally, probably about six months before I was absolutely dead set on quitting [acting] because I was going to the NBA.”

The Cosby Show may have been a bust for Jaleel, but it looks like both of the talented child stars turned out just fine.

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Take one look at former “Family Matters” star, Jaleel White’s, social media pages and you’ll find it’s filled with photos of himself and his heart — his daughter, Samaya White. And while Jaleel has kept his love interest a secret, he’s definitely not hiding his daughter from the spotlight. There’s no mystery that he’s a devoted Pops who loves his adorably swagged-out princess…and though we’re sure Samaya can do no wrong in her pops’ eyes, on April Fools’ Day (April 1, 2022) all that nearly changed when she played a very believable joke on Jaleel…and she got him good.

Daughter Got Him Good

Samaya is a seventh grader whom Jaleel apparently set clear ground rules for, in order to ensure she doesn’t attempt to grow up too fast. For example, in a recent online post, Jaleel says he made it clear to his daughter that she is far too young for fake nails. Therefore, he was highly pissed when Samaya surprised him with a set of “video vixen acrylic nails,” as Jaleel refers to them.

Peep what happened next in Jaleel’s own own words:

Jaleel White – “So I decide to bring ice cream home as a surprise 🍨 I look down and see Ms. Seventh Grade has gotten herself a colorful array of video vixen acrylic nails 💅🏽 and we TALKED ABOUT THIS and how it was NOT allowed 🤬 I’m immediately HEATED but I stay chill. Why did you do this behind my back ? I just wanna know what made you do it? And how would you handle it if you were me and I was the daughter here? I’m super chill about it. No yelling at all.”

Jaleel says he realized somethin’ was up when he saw his daughter glance at his “gal” (whom we’re assuming is his girlfriend):

“I see her & my gal glancing at each other… these foolz have taped FAKE Acrylic nails to her fingernails just to see what I would do 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 #wellplayed #aprilfools #aprilfools1st #YouGotDaddyGood #BoltUp ⚡️ #keepyourcoolfellasalways 😏”

Thankfully, for Samaya, it was all in fun…because it sounds like Jaleel was this close to handing down a no-iphone-nor-internet punishment.

Ah well…all’s well that ends well.

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We all remember when actor, Jaleel White, was dominating our TV screens in the 90’s. His suspenders rockin’ character, “Steve Urkel,” had a style all his own as he chased after his neighbor, “Laura Winslow” nonstop. “Urkel” cracked us up back in the day, but there was one time when Jaleel took his encounter with actor, Stoney Jackson, as no laughing matter.

If you’re from the Old School, then you probably also remember Stoney. He was one of the main dancers in Michael Jackson’s “Beat It” video. He then went on to star in the series, “White Shadow,” and in the sitcom, “227.” In addition to doing his thing in acting, he was featured in damn near every Black magazine throughout the 80’s and 90’s- “Right On,” “Tiger Beat,” “Team Beat,” you name it. Stoney’s signature jheri curl was damn near just about as famous as he is. That’s what Jaleel White also referenced when he threw shade at him online, while recalling an incident where Stoney played him. Basically, Jaleel is still salty from Stoney rough handling him as a kid. Check out what he said below.

Jaleel White’s Post About Stoney

@jaleelwhite: #BehindTheSitcom & in the spirit of #charliemurphy I will share a story with you. The gentleman actor with the curl & red shirt once did a guest appearance on Family Matters. I was age 14 at the time, maybe. In passing, he noticed me shooting baskets on a portable basketball hoop provided to me by production. Just outside our stage. He approached me casually and politely challenged me to a game of one-on-one while waiting to be called back onto stage for rehearsal. Of course I said yes and could not have been more eager. The game began ferociously, I will never forget. He blocked the shit out of my first shot attempt and wagged his head to serve notice, this would not be some casual co-workers affair. The next 11 points would mark my physical introduction to grown man strength, gratuitous N-words, elbows thrown unnecessarily and an eventual loss for me 😭 At 110 lbs, maybe, I never stood a chance. He snarled at me before returning to stage as if to say, “Little Niglet, you ain’t 💩.” Needless to say my hoop game improved with age and weight; I’d always hoped I would avenge this merciless encounter but our paths never crossed again. The moral of this story is- most performers are slightly touched individuals or batsh*t crazy. Never let a curl fool you. Proceed with caution. And even when you think, “Hey, it’s just a game,” there’s always someone out there with a #mambamentality looking to prove something at ur psychological expense #staywoke 😂 #talesfrommychildhood

Maybe now that this is public, Stoney Jackson might read this and ultimately give Jaleel White one shot to try to redeem himself.

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We all remember when actor, Jaleel White, was dominating our TV screens in the 90’s. His suspenders rockin’ character, “Steve Urkel,” had a style all his own as he chased after his neighbor, “Laura Winslow” nonstop. “Urkel” cracked us up back in the day, but there was one time when Jaleel took his encounter with actor, Stoney Jackson, as no laughing matter.

If you’re from the Old School, then you probably also remember Stoney. He was one of the main dancers in Michael Jackson’s “Beat It” video. He then went on to star in the series, “White Shadow,” and in the sitcom, “227.” In addition to doing his thing in acting, he was featured in damn near every Black magazine throughout the 80’s and 90’s- “Right On,” “Tiger Beat,” “Team Beat,” you name it. Stoney’s signature jheri curl was damn near just about as famous as he is. That’s what Jaleel White also referenced when he threw shade at him online, while recalling an incident where Stoney played him. Basically, Jaleel is still salty from Stoney rough handling him as a kid. Check out what he said below.

Jaleel White’s Post About Stoney

@jaleelwhite: #BehindTheSitcom & in the spirit of #charliemurphy I will share a story with you. The gentleman actor with the curl & red shirt once did a guest appearance on Family Matters. I was age 14 at the time, maybe. In passing, he noticed me shooting baskets on a portable basketball hoop provided to me by production. Just outside our stage. He approached me casually and politely challenged me to a game of one-on-one while waiting to be called back onto stage for rehearsal. Of course I said yes and could not have been more eager. The game began ferociously, I will never forget. He blocked the shit out of my first shot attempt and wagged his head to serve notice, this would not be some casual co-workers affair. The next 11 points would mark my physical introduction to grown man strength, gratuitous N-words, elbows thrown unnecessarily and an eventual loss for me 😭 At 110 lbs, maybe, I never stood a chance. He snarled at me before returning to stage as if to say, “Little Niglet, you ain’t 💩.” Needless to say my hoop game improved with age and weight; I’d always hoped I would avenge this merciless encounter but our paths never crossed again. The moral of this story is- most performers are slightly touched individuals or batsh*t crazy. Never let a curl fool you. Proceed with caution. And even when you think, “Hey, it’s just a game,” there’s always someone out there with a #mambamentality looking to prove something at ur psychological expense #staywoke 😂 #talesfrommychildhood

Maybe now that this is public, Stoney Jackson might read this and ultimately give Jaleel White one shot to try to redeem himself.

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Throughout the 90’s, Family Matters dominated Friday nights on ABC. The show was filled with fond memories that most fans will probably never forget. Of course, most Family Matters fans remember “Steve Urkel’s” fascination with “Laura Winslow” and how his special bond with the ‘Winslow family’ was one of the most memorable dynamics of the show. But most will probably agree that his relationship with the beautiful “Myra Monkhouse” – portrayed by actress, Michelle Thomas -was just as special.

Urkel and Myra

Although it seemed like “Urkel” and “Myra” were two peas in a pod who’d live happily ever after, sadly, life didn’t pan out the way most would have expected for the beloved Michelle Thomas. In 1998, Michelle passed away shortly after being diagnosed with cancer. To this day, her death is still unbelievable to lots of fans, and apparently, it still hits home for Jaleel White.

Jaleel Moved To Tear Over Deceased Co-Star, Michelle Thomas:

Jaleel appeared on the show, Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry. If you haven’t seen the show, it captures moments where Henry showcases his alleged psychic capabilities. On the show, Jaleel sat down for a reading with Tyler Henry. What was touching was not so much that Henry supposedly cosmically connected with Michelle in the afterlife, it was because of the evident connection and pain Jaleel still feels to this day, after losing his beautiful friend/co-worker, Michelle Thomas. So much so that Jaleel was brought to tears…

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— Danyelle. (@TheCubicleChick) September 30, 2017

“I’m looking at what looks like E and then L-L-E is the only way to describe it,” Tyler shared. “You got to be messing with me, dog. Come on, man. You’ve got to be Googling this stuff before you come in here.” Jaleel said dumbfounded.

“Who is that?” Tyler questioned. “September birthday, sudden passing, E-L-L-E…No Google?”

But Jaleel wouldn’t give in. He assumed Henry had done research to know a bit more about him, so he’d know what to say. Then the 21-year-old psychic claimed that he didn’t even know who Jaleel White a.k.a. “Urkel” is…even though the basis of his show is centered around featuring well known celebs:

“This is embarrassing, I don’t even recognize you,” Tyler stated to Jaleel.

Jaleel seemed to then believe Henry, based on what happened next:

“Don’t worry about that part. We’ll talk about that part later. It gives me joy that you don’t know who I am.” Then Jaleel broke down. “You’re talking about Michelle Thomas. She was my old co-star from Family Matters and she died from stomach cancer quickly. She had a lot of friends in the music industry.” he explained.

Still baffled, Jaleel went on to share more details about Michelle. “Come on, man. You’ve got to be Googling stuff. This is crazy. Her birthday is September 23, 1968,” Jaleel revealed.

I must admit that I understand Jaleel’s Googling suspicions about psychic medium, Tyler Henry. In my opinion, Google appears to be Henry’s best friend, because everything he told Jaleel about Michelle is easily verifiable on Google…but I digress. Point is! Jaleel sincerely misses Michelle Thomas, which is evident in his emotional video, check it out below…

Michelle Thomas’ Untimely Passing:

In August of 1997, Michelle Thomas’ life was forever changed when she was diagnosed with intra-abdominal desmoplastic small-round-cell tumor, a rare form of stomach cancer.

In the spring of 1998, she underwent surgery to have the lemon-sized tumor removed shortly before she landed a role on The Young and The Restless. In October of that year, she underwent a second surgery to have another growth removed. She flew home to spend Thanksgiving with family, but unfortunately, that was her last holiday alive. On December 22, 1998, she passed away, surrounded by friends and family in New York City, including her then long-time boyfriend/Cosby Show actor, Malcolm Jamal Warner (“Theo”). She was just 30 years old.

May Michelle Thomas continue to rest peacefully. Gone way too soon, but never forgotten.

Family Matters Reboot?

White also set the record straight about a rumored reboot on Netflix, and pointed out that the Entertainment Weekly shoot wasn’t a paid gig. “It was done for YOU, the fans & to satisfy our own need to come together as a family.”

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He wrote:

“Reunions of any kind can be tricky affairs mainly due to scheduling. Several members of the #FamilyMatterscast no longer reside in the state of California and they traveled quite a ways to share this one special day. And special it was! 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. It was done for YOU, the fans & to satisfy our own need to come together as a family. And to set the record straight, no one from #Netflix has ever contacted any of us to express an interest in doing a reboot. No hard feelings at all but that’s the God’s honest truth and life moves on with more blessings to come. But no reunion would be complete without me acknowledging our beloved Michelle Thomas 🙏🏽 This little ray of sunshine gave me some of the best physical comedy moments I’ll ever play on screen. 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🙏🏽“

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Family Matters dominated Friday night primetime television for many years back in the 90s. So much so, that even now, Jaleel White can’t go anywhere without somebody calling him “Urkel.” But despite the success he garnered from the memorable role, there was actually another famous role he auditioned for, prior to landing the role on Family Matters. The Old School saying goes, ‘When one door closes, another one opens,” and apparently that’s exactly what happened for Jaleel. Before he auditioned for the role of “Urkel,” he tried to launch his career on The Cosby Show.

Which Role Was Almost His?:

During Entertainment Weekly’s recent Family Matters reunion, Jaleel White revealed to his co-stars and EW that he actually auditioned for the role of “Rudy Huxtable.” For those who don’t know, there was initially no designated gender for the role of “Rudy.’ Jaleel’s agent had him pretty convinced that he’d snagged the role – until little Keisha Knight-Pulliam walked in.

Jaleel White: “In 1984, I auditioned for The Cosby Show. And that was a very emotional audition. [Then-NBC president] Brandon Tartikoff was in the room. And Mr. Cosby, obviously. They brought everybody that made the show, all the kids — they probably had us audition over the course of like five or six hours. My agent had been told that they’ve pretty much settled on [me], so I went to the audition thinking I was just going on a last audition. And then, all of a sudden, this little girl walks in…”

White’s First Heartache:

Although White nailed the audition, unfortunately, he didn’t manage to snag the role. He recalled how the producers broke the disheartening news and he explained what the experience taught him.

“Now that I’m adult I understand — you’re never going to [present the show to the] network without options. … That was a complete lie just to get me to come back. They were flying everybody out the next day to New York to begin rehearsals to do the show. … We were planning, we were packing; my mom and dad were trying to figure it out, ’cause my dad was in dental school at the time — ‘How are we going to do this, Gail? Are you going to New York with Jaleel to shoot the show?’ And [the producers] came out after about six hours and they said to a bunch of little kids and their parents, ‘We will take you, you, you, and you.’”

Needless to say, the little boy with big dreams was absolutely crushed over losing the role of “Rudy.” Jaleel admitted it was definitely heartbreaking for him:

“I went home, and I just … I cried my eyes out. But I did things that a kid does when they’re hurt, and they’re acting out. My mom had to grab me and shake me. She was like, ‘If you ever react like that again to an audition, you’re done. [acting].’ She was probably more rattled that I was reacting this way.”

Although Keisha Knight-Pulliam ultimately won the hearts of producers, White went on to make a name for himself with the role of Urkel. He revealed the role on Family Matters came at a time when he was on the verge of giving up and turning his attention toward basketball. “I continued to work, going to school constantly. I worked my entire youth. And then, [Family Matters] comes along, literally, probably about six months before I was absolutely dead set on quitting [acting] because I was going to the NBA.”

The Cosby Show may have been a bust for Jaleel White, but it looks like both of the talented child stars turned out just fine.

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Family Matters and Dancing With The Stars alumn, Jaleel White, is one of the celebrities who maintains his privacy on his love life. Take one look at his Instagram page and it’s filled with photos of him and his heart, his daughter Samaya White. While Jaleel has kept his love interest a secret, he’s definitely not hiding his daughter from the spotlight. There’s no mystery that he’s a devoted Pops who loves his adorably swagged out little girl.

Their Rocky Past:

Jaleel -or as we Old Schoolers call him, “Urkel”- shares a daughter with his former girlfriend, Bridget Hardy. Sources suggest they began their relationship in 2006 and split some time between 2009 and 2012. Their daughter, Samaya, was born in 2009. They both love their daughter more than life itself, but their romantic relationship reportedly had a few hiccups, depending on who you ask. Back in March 2012, while Jaleel was in a relationship with Hardy, he was accused of cheating and domestic violence. Bridget claimed that Jaleel was an abusive cheater in an exclusive interview with Star Magazine. However, Jaleel denied the abuse in a meeting with Entertainment Tonight in April 2012 stating there was zero domestic violence. He even stated that Hardy filed the suit as a ‘ploy’ to receive the money from him.

“I’ve never been arrested in my life, I have no history of violence. I’ve never even had a cop show up to my home. And the ploy is, ‘Alright, I know he doesn’t want trouble, so he’ll pay more.’ And a dollar amount was pushed across the table and child support, monthly child support. Pay this, and everything goes away.

Daddy’s Girl:

Despite the fact that the relationship with Bridget didn’t work out, Jaleel and Bridget are putting their family first. It appears that the couple co-parents well because Jaleel is sometimes seen with the little lady in his life, Samaya.

It’s hard to deny how cute they are together. She has her daddy’s eyes and her mother’s long tresses. Judging by photos, Samaya also has her daddy’s sense of humor as they are always seen laughing. Months ago, the father and daughter were pictured with Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher, Clayton Kershaw…

https://www.instagram.com/p/BXGZRZZF3Q3/

Not only do Jaleel and Samaya like to laugh, but they enjoy a good sporting event too. Pictured in Los Angeles Lakers jerseys, Jaleel is a great example of a proud black father as he is always showing her off. One of the reasons Jaleel and his daughter attend athletic events is because she’s an athlete too. It wouldn’t be surprising if Samaya had a future with the WNBA. She’s got skills!

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Really, Samaya is the spitting image of her father. She looks just like him and it is evident that she’s the apple of his eye. Whomever dates Jaleel is going to have to get past Samaya first because she takes up all of her daddy’s time. Judging by the look on Jaleel’s face, he’s completely content being with his little girl.

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If you know anything about the 90’s, then it’s hard to imagine that era without mentioning this kid in the photo. Sure, he was just a chubby lil’ dude rockin’ a beanie hat and high waist pants back in the day, but there is ironically something very distinctive about his toddler attire, versus the attire that most of us came to know him by.

If you guessed suspenders, then you’re getting warm. Scroll down to see what household name this youngin’ became…

Who Is That Kid?

It’s none other than Steve Urkel a.k.a. Family Matters star, Jaeleel White! Now can you see the resemblance? The suspenders were damn near a dead giveaway, with the exception of the fact that they weren’t “Urkel’s” signature  colorful ones.

The Actor He Blasted

Now, remember we said he blasted a fellow actor recently? In case you missed our previous article on that, Jaleel recently put actor, Stoney Jackson, on full blast over something Stoney did to him during his time on Family Matters. Here’s what happened:

@jaleelwhite: #BehindTheSitcom & in the spirit of #charliemurphy I will share a story with you. The gentleman actor with the curl & red shirt once did a guest appearance on Family Matters. I was age 14 at the time, maybe. In passing, he noticed me shooting baskets on a portable basketball hoop provided to me by production. Just outside our stage. He approached me casually and politely challenged me to a game of one-on-one while waiting to be called back onto stage for rehearsal. Of course I said yes and could not have been more eager. The game began ferociously, I will never forget. He blocked the shit out of my first shot attempt and wagged his head to serve notice, this would not be some casual co-workers affair. The next 11 points would mark my physical introduction to grown man strength, gratuitous N-words, elbows thrown unnecessarily and an eventual loss for me 😭 At 110 lbs, maybe, I never stood a chance. He snarled at me before returning to stage as if to say, “Little Niglet, you ain’t 💩.” Needless to say my hoop game improved with age and weight; I’d always hoped I would avenge this merciless encounter but our paths never crossed again. The moral of this story is- most performers are slightly touched individuals or batsh*t crazy. Never let a curl fool you. Proceed with caution. And even when you think, “Hey, it’s just a game,” there’s always someone out there with a #mambamentality looking to prove something at ur psychological expense #staywoke 😂 #talesfrommychildhood

Not sure if Jaleel White has now gotten a rematch from Stoney, but if not, Stoney if you’re reading this, give the man a second chance to redeem himself…it’s all in the name of fun…and Jaleel’s pride.

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Throughout the 90’s, Family Matters dominated Friday nights on ABC. The show was filled with fond memories that most fans will probably never forget. Of course, most Family Matters fans remember “Steve Urkel’s” fascination with “Laura Winslow” and how his special bond with the ‘Winslow family’ was one of the most memorable dynamics of the show. But most will probably agree that his relationship with the beautiful “Myra Monkhouse” – portrayed by actress, Michelle Thomas -was just as special.

Although it seemed like “Urkel” and “Myra” were two peas in a pod who’d live happily ever after, sadly, life didn’t pan out the way most would have expected for the beloved Michelle Thomas. In 1998, Michelle passed away shortly after being diagnosed with cancer. To this day, her death is still unbelievable to lots of fans, and apparently, it still hits home for Jaleel White.

Jaleel Moved To Tear Over Deceased Co-Star, Michelle Thomas:

Jaleel recently appeared on the show, Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry. If you haven’t seen the show, it captures moments where Henry showcases his alleged psychic capabilities. On the show, Jaleel sat down for a reading with Tyler Henry. What was touching was not so much that Henry supposedly cosmically connected with Michelle in the afterlife, it was because of the evident connection and pain Jaleel still feels to this day, after losing his beautiful friend/co-worker, Michelle Thomas. So much so that Jaleel was brought to tears…

“I’m looking at what looks like E and then L-L-E is the only way to describe it,” Tyler shared. “You got to be messing with me, dog. Come on, man. You’ve got to be Googling this stuff before you come in here.” Jaleel said dumbfounded.

“Who is that?” Tyler questioned. “September birthday, sudden passing, E-L-L-E…No Google?”

But Jaleel wouldn’t give in. He assumed Henry had done research to know a bit more about him, so he’d know what to say. Then the 21-year-old psychic claimed that he didn’t even know who Jaleel White a.k.a. “Urkel” is…even though the basis of his show is centered around featuring well known celebs:

“This is embarrassing, I don’t even recognize you,” Tyler stated to Jaleel.

Jaleel seemed to then believe Henry, based on what happened next:

“Don’t worry about that part. We’ll talk about that part later. It gives me joy that you don’t know who I am.” Then Jaleel broke down. “You’re talking about Michelle Thomas. She was my old co-star from Family Matters and she died from stomach cancer quickly. She had a lot of friends in the music industry.” he explained.

Still baffled, Jaleel went on to share more details about Michelle. “Come on, man. You’ve got to be Googling stuff. This is crazy. Her birthday is September 23, 1968,” Jaleel revealed.

I must admit that I understand Jaleel’s Googling suspicions about psychic medium, Tyler Henry. In my opinion, Google appears to be Henry’s best friend, because everything he told Jaleel about Michelle is easily verifiable on Google…but I digress. Point is! Jaleel sincerely misses Michelle Thomas, which is evident in his emotional video, check it out below…

Michelle Thomas’ Untimely Passing:

In August of 1997, Michelle Thomas’ life was forever changed when she was diagnosed with intra-abdominal desmoplastic small-round-cell tumor, a rare form of stomach cancer.

In the spring of 1998, she underwent surgery to have the lemon-sized tumor removed shortly before she landed a role on The Young and The Restless. In October of that year, she underwent a second surgery to have another growth removed. She flew home to spend Thanksgiving with family, but unfortunately, that was her last holiday alive. On December 22, 1998, she passed away, surrounded by friends and family in New York City, including her then long-time boyfriend/Cosby Show actor, Malcolm Jamal Warner (“Theo”). She was just 30 years old.

May Michelle Thomas continue to rest peacefully. Gone way too soon, but never forgotten.

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