Thousands of people flocked to social media on Saturday to offer their condolences to Oprah Winfrey for her father’s death. His father Vernon died at the age of 88.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle recently visited the American television legend. It was unclear if they visited Oprah to ask about her father’s health.
Many people believe his visit was part of their preparations for another explosive interview.
The couple’s interview with Oprah last year further deteriorated their relationship with the British royal family.
The couple has not issued any statement on the death of Oprah’s father.
It was also likely that the couple would personally visit Oprah to offer her condolences.
Vernon, who was a barber and businessman in Nashville, died Friday after battling cancer. Media mogul Oprah, 68, paid tribute to her father on Saturday.
“Vernon Winfrey 1933-2022,” Oprah wrote in the caption. “Less than a week ago we paid tribute to my father in his own backyard. My friend and gospel singer Wintley Phipps greeted him with a song. HE FEELED love and reveled in him until he could no longer. talk, ”the TV presenter wrote, alongside a video of the moment.
He continued: “Yesterday, with the family by his bedside, I had the sacred honor of witnessing the man responsible for my life, taking his last breath. We heard Peace enter the room at his not “.
“This Peace still endures. All is well. Thank you for your prayers and good thoughts,” the title concluded.