Oprah Winfrey’s Mom, Vernita Lee, Has Died
Oprah Winfrey had a particularly tough Thanksgiving this year. Although on the day itself, she Instagrammed two uplifting videos, including a sneak peek at her planned feast, she then went dark on social media for the weekend. Now, we know why: Winfrey’s mother, Vernita Lee, died at age 83 on Thursday.
“The family of Vernita Lee are saddened to share of her passing on November 22, 2018 at her home in Milwaukee, Wisconsin,” a spokesperson for Winfrey told HuffPost. They also said Lee has already been laid to rest in a private funeral.