Winfrey shared publicly that her 89-year-old father had been battling cancer just a few weeks ago.
Layer 1confirmed Vernon Winfrey died late on 8 July. The 89-year-old had been battling cancer.
“We wanted all his friends to be able to come and celebrate him while he was able to receive the joy”, Oprah told her long time friend Gayle King in the video message. Just a few days after that celebration, her father lost his battle with cancer. Winfrey has since shared a statement thanking well wishers for the support on her father’s passing.
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