Helen Williams and Vanessa Williams
Bruce Glickas/WireImageVanessa Williams She honors her mother HelenThis happened after her death at the age of 85.
“On December 28, the world lost the power, dynamo, and power of nature packed into a 5-foot frame,” the 61-year-old actress wrote on her website. Instagram On Thursday, January 2nd. “Our mother Helen Williams, also known as Gaga to many, paid her final respects in London 20 days after celebrating her 85th birthday surrounded by family and friends.”
She added: “It is impossible to describe everything she meant to everyone because everyone saw a different side of her. A loyal friend to many, and an icy stare to a select few. “We will miss it all.”
Williams also revealed that her mother's cause of death was “due to complications from acute liver failure.”
Helen watched her daughter perform in… The devil wears Prada Musical shortly before her death. Williams Stars like Miranda Priestly In the London play, this is the role for which he became famous Meryl Streep In the 2006 movie.
“I recently traveled to London for the opening night The devil wears prada musical Williams added in her statement: “In the West End to celebrate her 85th birthday among 150 of her family and friends.” “During her visit, she suffered a major deterioration in her health that ended her life.”
Helen survived Ugly Betty The alum as well as the son Christopher57 years, and several grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, MiltonWho died in 2006 after a struggle with pancreatitis.
It was later announced that Williams would no longer perform on select sets The devil wears Prada It appears later this month.
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“Due to the sudden loss of her family, Vanessa Williams will not appear from Wednesday, January 8 to Wednesday, January 15,” a statement on the show’s official social media page read. “During this time, the role of Miranda Priestly will be played Debbie Kurup. Vanessa will come back the The devil wears Prada As of Thursday, January 16.”
Williams re-shared the casting news via Instagram Story on Friday, January 3.
It was Williams She is especially close to her motherwhere the couple co-authored a 2012 memoir You Have No Idea: A famous daughter, her no-nonsense mother, and how she survives pageants, Hollywood, love, and loss (and some).
“I had parents and a family that always supported me. Support is very important, and when they saw that I had the desire to pursue a career in the arts, I received the appropriate training,” Williams said. Forbes at that time. “I've danced my whole life. I've been a musician. I've acted and gone into musical theatre. Preparation is what gave me the skills that have given me longevity in this profession. Follow your dreams, but it's also good to have a family that supports your dreams rather than saying, 'Get a real job.' .
Joining Williams for the interview, Helen said one of her favorite memories was attending her daughter's Broadway premiere in 1994 “because that was something she had always wanted to do her whole life.”
