Janet Jacksonis mourningthe loss of her TV mom JaNet DuBois, who died on Monday.
I saw first hand how she broke stereotypes and changed the landscape for Black women in entertainment.
Im grateful in recent years I had a chance to see her and create more lasting memories.
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I pray for comfort for all her family and friends.
Thank you JaNet, Ill miss you.
DuBois famously portrayed the sassy and sexy neighbor Willona Woods during the shows six seasons.
After Penny is abandoned, Woods takes on the role of her guardian before officially adopting her.
Jackson revisited the role of Penny for aSaturday Night Liveskit in 2013.
