Thomas Williamsthe father of Wendy Williamshas died He was 94 years old.
Wendy’s niece, journalist Alex Finnconfirmed the death of Thomas via Instagram on Sunday February 8. The news comes as Wendy, 61, continues to fight the court-ordered conservatorship she was placed under in 2022 over alleged cognitive impairments she has publicly denied.
“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 away,” wrote Finnie, a morning news anchor for local Miami news channel WPLG. “My grandfather was truly a man of great intellect: an author, an educator, and a keeper of historical facts. Father poured himself into both family and community.”
She continued: “I miss him so much. I’m a little lost for words right now but I love you so much papa. Give me a kiss Nana ❤️.”
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The post was accompanied by a series of photos capturing Thomas in happy moments with friends and family, including Wendy.
Fans were quick to share their condolences, with several followers sending words of sympathy about Wendy. One person commented: “My condolences. Wendy will miss her dad dearly,” while another wrote: “Sending love to Wendy during this devastating loss.”
Wendy, whose tutelage was granted in 2022 after Wells Fargo filed documents alleging that staff, including Wendy’s legal guardian Sabrina Morrisseyfeared he was a “disabled person”, she spoke publicly about her father in January 2025. During a radio appearance in The Breakfast Clubrevealed that she was unsure whether she would be allowed to visit Thomas on his 94th birthday.
“My dad is going to be 94 next month. I don’t know if I’ll be able to fly to Miami to say happy birthday to my dad,” Wendy said at the time, detailing that she had no power over his travel plans. “I’m exhausted thinking about what if I can’t see my dad for his birthday. At 94, the next day, that’s not promised. It’s not promised,” she added.
Wendy’s guardianship came about after she revealed in February 2024 that she had been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia and aphasia. A representative stated at the time: “The decision to share this news was difficult and was made after careful consideration, not only to advocate for understanding and compassion for Wendy, but also to raise awareness of aphasia and frontotemporal dementia and support the thousands of others facing similar circumstances.”
After the guardianship went into effect, Wendy’s friends and family rallied around her, including her brother, Tommy Williamswho said Us Weekly in March 2025 that his sister was in great shape “mentally and physically”.
He said it exclusively we at that time, “Let her out.”
Three months later, Wendy’s ex-husband, Kevin Hunterpresented to $250 million lawsuit v. Morrissey, Wells Fargo and Lori Schillera Wells Fargo employee with whom Williams had worked. Weeks later, Wendy’s legal team asked for the case to be dropped, claiming they didn’t want it to go forward.
In September last year, Wendy assisted multiple events at New York Fashion Week. At a Dennis Basso event, Wendy was seen with the restaurateur Max Tucci and Finnie. At that time, in a good mood, he posed for photos with a smile on his face.