Oprah Winfrey's father died at 89-years-old following his battle with cancer.
"It is with a heavy heart that we can confirm that Vernon Winfrey, Oprah’s father, passed away yesterday at the age of 89," the official Oprah Daily Twitter account wrote on Saturday, July 9. "Read Oprah’s beautiful tribute to her dad."
The famed talk show host took to Instagram to reflect on her father's last days and to share a sweet video of their final celebration.
"Less than a week ago we honored my father in his own backyard. My friend and gospel singer Wintley Phipps saluted him with song," she captioned the post. "He FELT the love and reveled in it until he could no longer speak."
"Yesterday with family surrounding his bedside, I had the sacred honor of witnessing the man responsible for my life, take his last breath," she continued. "We could feel Peace enter the room at his passing. That Peace still abides. All is well. Thank you for your prayers and good thoughts."
Fans flocked to the comments to offer their deepest condolences for her loss. "So happy you were able to honor him this way," one user wrote. "Bless your family." Another added, "Rest in peace, Mr. Winfrey."
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