Those who are familiar with The Wendy Williams Show know how close Wendy Williams is with her mother, Shirley (pictured above), who often appeared on the program besides her daughter. On the Dec. 7, 2020, episode of her show, the talk show revealed that her mother had died "many weeks ago," according to Today. "She passed away beautifully and peacefully and surrounded by love," the host said. "She didn't suffer, not one bit, thank goodness."
In the audience, Williams left a seat open for her mother in her honor. She reminisced on their special relationship and said their bond was "like that of two teenage girls." She revealed that the trials and tribulations of the coronavirus pandemic made her forget the exact date of her mother's passing. "Gone is the best mother, the best girlfriend that a girl could ever have," she added. "I feel fortunate that I had her in my life all of my 56 years because people in my age bracket — many of you, throughout the years — (say,) 'You're really lucky to have your mom and dad together in a happy marriage.'"
In light of the sad news, Williams is taking a break. "The Wendy Williams Show will air repeats to allow Wendy to travel and be with her family at this time," a spokesperson said, per People. We send our condolences to Williams and her family.
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