Oprah Winfrey’s mother Vernita Lee is dead

Media mogul, Oprah Winfrey has lost her 83-year-old mother, Vernita Lee.

Daily Mail UK reports that Lee died last Thursday during the United States Thanksgiving Day.

Oprah’s niece, Alisha Hayes, was the first to announce the death on Facebook, and confirmed by representatives for the star.

Alisha wrote, “My grandmother, Rest In Peace,’ sharing pictures of the two together.

“I lost my beautiful grandma on Thanksgiving. She was the number one supporter of Pat’s [Alisha’s restaurant] and was the person who named our restaurant.

“We will miss her and will carry on her legacy of good eating! We love you Vernita Lee!” She added.

Vernita died at her home in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.