Oprah Winfrey’s Dad, Vernon, Passes Away, She Was With Him When He Took His Last Breath

• Media empress Oprah Winfrey has mourned the passing of her father who died at the age of 88, he was born in 1933
• Vernon Winfrey had operated and owned Winfrey Barber & Beauty Shop for over half a century and played an important role in his daughter's life
• Oprah held a Vernon Winfrey Appreciation Day days before he passed away to honour and appreciate her dad

Oprah Winfrey’s father, Vernon Winfrey, passed away at the age of 88. He was born in 1933 and had played an important role in his daughter's life.

The daytime talk host revealed that she was at his side when he took his last breath and said that it was a sacred honour to be there with him at the end.

She said that she could feel peace enter the room at his passing according to SABC News.

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Vernon owned and ran the Winfrey Barber & Beauty Shop for over half a century before he died after losing his battle against cancer.

Vernon Winfrey Appreciation Day

Oprah revealed on Instagram that the family had planned a special day to pay tribute to and honour her dad, days before he passed away. It was a surprise for him, he had thought it had been a Fourth of July celebration.

Oprah Winfrey went from a talk show host to the owner of a media empire that expanded into movies, magazines, satellite Television and radio. She is one of the world's wealthiest women.

Oprah Winfrey surprises 88-year-old father with delicious barbeque

American talk show host Oprah Winfrey has thrown a surprise cherishing party for her father, Vernon Winfrey.

Backyard barbeque

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The media personality, 68, celebrated United States of America's Independence Day by hosting a backyard party for her ailing dad. Oprah took to Instagram and stated that the real reason for the barbeque was to hold an appreciation day for him.

She captioned the post:

"Giving my father his “flowers” while he’s still well enough to smell them. Happy 4th of July as you gather with your family and friends. Remember to celebrate each other."

Source: Briefly News