A tragic death has struck Oprah Winfrey , star of US television.
The famous talk show host mourns her father Vernon , who died at the age of 88 .
Vernon Winfrey had been a former Nashville City Councilor for 16 years and was a well-known barber in the city .
"I had the sacred honor of seeing the man who gave me his last breath," wrote Oprah on her social channels recalling her father, explaining that "he died surrounded by the affection of his family ".
Nashville Mayor John Cooper also recalled Vernon, explaining that "he has dedicated his life to his work as a barber and to helping young people in the community."
(Unioneonline / lf)