Wendy Williams mother, Shirley Williams, has died

Wendy Williams mother has passed away. The television host took to her show on Monday to confirm news that her mother, Shirley Williams, has died.

Shirley Williams death details

During the episode, Wendy revealed that her mother actually passed away weeks before news surfaced this past weekend.

“My mom passed away many, many, many, many weeks ago,’ the 56-year-old star said. “You know how you lose track of the day and time? All I know was it was a long time ago. The five of us, my mom, dad, my siblings, the five of us — she will always be here.”

Williams added her mother passed away “beautifully and peacefully and surrounded by love. She didn’t suffer, not one bit.”

She continued to reflected on her relationship with her mother, saying the two often acted like “teenage girls” together.

“Gone is the best mother, the best girlfriend, that a girl could ever have,” she said, holding back tears. “I feel fortunate that I had her in my life all of my 56 years.”

Family friend Courtney Brown first shared the news of Shirley’s death on Instagram, which was captured by The Shade Room. (Brown’s post has since been deleted)

“One of my granny’s best friends for 83 years passed away… Mrs. Shirley Williams,” Brown wrote alongside a photo of Shirley with her grandmother.

“Always available for my granny and our family, she flew in to share this beautiful speech at granny’s 100th birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Williams is truly what the kids now call #CoupleGoals.”

“May she rest peacefully and prayers to [Wendy Williams] and the entire family,” she added.

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