Helen Vanessa Williams is taking time off from her Devil Wears Prada performances in London following the death of her mother, Helen Louise Williams. Vanessa, 61, and her family wrote that Helen died on Dec.

The stage production of The Devil Wears Prada has issued a statement on its social media platforms after star Vanessa Williams announced a family bereavement last night.

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

Vanessa Williams will take a break from The Devil Wears Prada following the passing of her mother. Debbie Kurup will take over the role of Miranda Priestly in Williams' absence.

During Vanessa Williams's absence from the show, the role of Runway editor-in-chief Miranda Priestly will be played by alternate Debbie Kurup. Read more on LondonTheatre.co.uk.

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 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