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Oprah Winfrey’s mom dies at 83
Vernita Lee , the 83 – year – old mother of media mogul , Oprah Winfrey , is dead .According to Daily Mail , Lee died last Thursday on the United States Thanksgiving Day.
The death was first revealed by Oprah ’ s niece, Alisha Hayes , on Facebook , and confirmed by representatives for the star, reports Daily Mail .
“ My grandmother , Rest In Peace , ’ Alisha wrote , sharing pictures of the two together.
She added : “ I lost my beautiful grandma on Thanksgiving . She was the number one supporter of Pat’ s [ Alisha ’ s restaurant] and was the person who named our restaurant. We will miss her and will carry on her legacy of good eating ! We love you Vernita Lee !”
An official obituary explained that Vernita died at her home in Milwaukee , Wisconsin , and said a private funeral has already been held.
Along with her famous daughter , Vernita was survived by her daughter Patricia Amanda Faye Lee , Oprah ’ s half – sister , and grandchildren .
She was predeceased by her son Jeffrey Lee and daughter Patricia Lee Lloyd .
Oprah has made no mention of the death on her social media handles .
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