{"id":4786753,"date":"2022-07-09T13:28:24","date_gmt":"2022-07-09T17:28:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/?p=4786753"},"modified":"2022-07-09T13:28:24","modified_gmt":"2022-07-09T17:28:24","slug":"who-is-vernon-winfrey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/feature\/who-is-vernon-winfrey-4786753\/","title":{"rendered":"Vernon Winfrey: 5 Things About Oprah\u2019s Father Who Died At 89 After A Battle With Cancer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Oprah recently hosted a ‘Vernon Winfrey Appreciation Day’ BBQ in her dad’s honor on July 4. Learn more about Vernon Winfrey here.<\/h3>\n

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Oprah Winfrey<\/strong><\/a>‘s father Vernon Winfrey<\/strong> has passed away at the age of 89 following a battle with cancer. His death was confirmed by Oprah’s digital publication Oprah Daily <\/em>on Saturday, July 9, which also included a statement from the legendary talk show host.<\/p>\n

“Less than a week ago we honored my father in his own backyard,” she wrote, referencing a 4th of July celebration which she dubbed ‘Vernon Winfrey Appreciation Day.’ The get together was an opportunity for the community of Nashville to thank Vernon — who was a former city councilman — for his service.<\/p>\n

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