Iconic actress Ja’Net DuBois’ cause of death was finally released. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health determined that the beloved actress, philanthropist, and mother died from cardiac arrest, according to TMZ.
Her death certificate also states that she reportedly suffered from a number of health conditions, including peripheral vascular disease, chronic kidney disease and high blood pressure.
DuBois died on February 17 at her Glendale, California home in her sleep. Authorities were contacted when she was found unresponsive.
The actress portrayed the bubbly and independent Willona Woods in the iconic Black sitcom Good Times. Her character eventually became the adopted mother to Penny Gordon Woods, played by Janet Jackson.
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