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Wendy Williams' Father Passes at 94
9 Feb
Summary
- Wendy Williams' father, Thomas Williams, died at age 94.
- His granddaughter announced his passing on Instagram.
- Wendy's mother also passed away in 2020.
Thomas Williams, the father of media personality Wendy Williams, has died at the age of 94. His granddaughter, Alex Finnie, announced his passing on Sunday via Instagram, sharing fond memories and describing him as a man of great intellect, an author, educator, and keeper of historical facts. Finnie expressed that her grandfather is now reunited with her grandmother.
This sad news follows the death of Wendy Williams' mother, Shirley Williams, who passed away in 2020 at the age of 85. Wendy Williams herself has been navigating legal and health challenges. In 2022, she was appointed a court-ordered guardian. While initially diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia and primary progressive aphasia, a doctor's evaluation in November 2025 determined she does not have frontotemporal dementia, sparking hope for the termination of her conservatorship.
Her legal team has indicated that her guardianship could end by the close of 2025, suggesting that any memory issues may be linked to alleged alcohol abuse rather than dementia. In February 2025, Wendy was granted permission to leave her assisted living facility to visit her father with her son, Kevin, who expressed his joy at facilitating the reunion.
