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Vanessa Williams heartbroken as her mum dies after flying to London to see her daughter perform in West End

Ugly Betty star Vanessa Williams' mother Helen Williams died in a London hospital at the age of 85 as she was surrounded by family and friends just days after arriving in the UK

Acting and singing sensation Vanessa Williams has shared of her heartbreak after her beloved mother died shortly after flying to London to see her show.. Helen had travelled to London to watch her daughter perform in the musical version of The Devil Wears Prada, where Vanessa plays the iconic role of fashion mogul Miranda Priestly, a character immortalised by Meryl Streep in the movie. Our mom, Helen Williams, aka Gaga to many, took her final bow in London 20 days after celebrating her 85th birthday surrounded by family and friends.

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