Vanessa Williams has confirmed the death of her mother, Helen Williams, who was visiting London to see her perform in The Devil Wears Prada.

VANESSA Williams has confirmed her mother has died whilst visiting London to watch her perform. The actress, who is currently starring as Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada, revealed the

Helen Louise Williams, Vanessa Williams ' mother, has died. She was 85. The music teacher “peacefully passed away” the morning of Dec. 28 in London, her family said in an obituary obtained by PEOPLE on Thursday, Jan. 2.

Vanessa Williams' mom, Helen, has died at the age of 85. She passed away on the morning of December 28th, after traveling to London, England to celebrate her birthday surrounded by her family and watch her daughter's debut at the West End,

Vanessa Williams has shared her heartbreak after her mother, Helen, died in London at the age of 85 due to complications from acute liver failure.

Vanessa Williams, who is starring in the musical adaptation of The Devil Wears Prada, has told of her heartbreak after her mom, Helen died. Her mother had been in London to see her perform as part of