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Vanessa Williams Mourns Mom Helen’s Death: She 'Took Her Final Bow'


Vanessa Williams’ mother, Helen, died in December 2024 just 20 days after her 85th birthday

“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.” Helen saw her daughter’s performance in The Devil Wears Prada musical shortly before her death.Williams stars as Miranda Priestly in the London stage adaptation, a role made famous by Meryl Streep in the 2006 film. “She had recently traveled to London for opening night of Devil Wears Prada The Musical in the West End and to celebrate her 85th birthday party surrounded by 150 of her family and friends,” Williams added in her statement.

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