
Singer and actress Vanessa Williams has paid tribute to her “loyal” mother Helen Williams following her death at the age of 85, just days after she travelled to watch her daughter in The Devil Wears Prada in London.
The 61-year-old said her mother died “surrounded by family and friends” just 20 days after celebrating her birthday at the performance of the musical at the Dominion Theatre, which sees Williams play fashion magazine editor Miranda Priestly.