Thomas Williams Sr., the father of television personality Wendy Williams, has died. His passing was confirmed on social media by family; he was 94 and died just days before his 95th birthday.
Family confirmation and tributes
Wendy Williams’ niece, Alex Finnie, confirmed Thomas’ passing on social media Sunday, sharing a tribute honoring his life and legacy. The family has not released a cause of death.
The announcement and posted tribute came as members of the family and fans reflected on Thomas’ role as a steady presence in Wendy Williams’ life. Wendy has not publicly commented on her father’s death.
Life, career and context
Thomas Williams Sr. was a longtime educator and author who was often described as a grounding presence for his daughter. He appeared alongside Wendy at family celebrations in recent years and was noted in reports as a central figure in her personal life.
The timing of his death coincides with Wendy Williams’ ongoing legal fight over a court-ordered guardianship. Media coverage has highlighted concerns previously raised by Wendy about access to family and whether she would be permitted to attend her father’s birthday earlier this year.
Details
No cause of death has been released. Thomas Williams Sr. was 94 years old at the time of his passing, which came just days before what would have been his 95th birthday.
What the family has said
Family members posted tributes on social media; beyond Alex Finnie’s confirmation and tribute, no additional public statements have been released. Out of respect for the family’s privacy, further details have not been published.
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