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Vernon Winfrey, Oprah Winfrey's father, passes away at the age of 89
Updated On: 10 July, 2022 11:58 AM IST | Washington | ANI
Vernon Winfrey was born in 1933 and served on the Metro Nashville Council for 16 years. He was also a well-known barber in his community, having run a barbershop in East Nashville for over 50 years
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Picture courtesy/Oprah Winfrey`s Instagram account
Vernon Winfrey, Oprah`s father and a former Metro Nashville Council member, died Friday after a brief illness at the age of 89.
Oprah Winfrey confirmed her father`s death in an Instagram statement, sharing a recent video of Vernon Winfrey at an Independence Day backyard barbecue at his own home. Vernon was honoured alongside his friends and family by gospel singer Wintley Phipps, who performed a song for him.
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