Thomas Williams, Wendy Williams’ father, has died. He was 94.
Wendy’s niece, journalist Alex Finnie, confirmed the news in a heartfelt Instagram post, celebrating Thomas’ life and the times he shared with his family. He died just days before his 95th birthday, People and TMZ reported.
“I’ll be loving you always 
,” Finnie began the post’s caption.
“It is with an extremely heavy heart that I share — after 94 years of extraordinary love, strength, brilliance, and wisdom, my grandfather Thomas D. Williams has passed,” she continued.
“I know he is in heaven with Nana, watching over our family and continuing to guide us as he always has. My grandfather was truly a man of great intellect — an author, educator and keeper of historical facts. Papa poured into both family and community. I miss him tremendously. I’m a little lost for words right now, but I love you endlessly Papa. Give Nana a kiss for me ,” she added.
Details on when Wendy last spent time with her father
Thomas’s wife, Shirley Williams, passed away in December 2020 at the age of 85. Wendy confirmed the news during an episode of The Wendy Williams Show. In a 2022 video, Wendy discussed visiting her home state of New Jersey frequently because her family, including her mother, lived there, according to People and Blavity.
There is currently no information on Thomas’ cause of death.
The last time Wendy, 61, spent time with her father was in February 2025 for his 94th birthday. She traveled to Florida to spend time with her loved ones and celebrate another year of Thomas’ life. Her visit was the first time she had been allowed to see her family under court-ordered guardianship, per Blavity.
Despite the obstacles Wendy has faced and overcome in recent years, her father was always by her side to help support her.
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