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Oprah breaks her silence following her mother’s death

Oprah has broken her silence following the death of her 83-year-old mother, Vernita Lee, on Thanksgiving. The queen of talk shared a picture of her family surrounding her mother and expressed her gratitude for the words of comfort from her friends, family and the world.

May Vernita Lee rest in eternal peace.

SEE ALSO: Tributes pour in following Kim Porter’s death

 

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