Vernon Winfrey, Oprah's father and former councilman, has died.
Channel: EVERYDAY INFO DOMAIN
Date: 2022-07-10

Oprah Winfrey's father, Vernon Winfrey, passed away late Friday night following a battle with cancer, according to a statement she released. He was 89. 

In a tribute to her father that was posted on Instagram, Oprah stated, "I had the holy distinction of witnessing the man responsible for my life, take his last breath, yesterday with family surrounding his bedside." When he left, we felt Peace enter the room.