Vernon Winfrey died on Friday in his home in Nashville, Tennessee. He was 89.
Last modified on Jul 09, 2022 20:33 BST Rebecca Lewis Oprah Winfrey has shared the heartbreaking news that her father has died. Oprah took to social media to share the news with fans writing:"Yesterday with family surrounding his bedside I had the sacred honor of witnessing the man responsible for my life, take his last breath.""We could feel peace enter the room at his passing," she added.
MORE: Prince Harry and Meghan's Oprah interview: family rifts, baby's gender, Archie's title and more Vernon served as a member of Nashville’s Metro City Council for 16 years, and was a trustee for the Tennessee State University.
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