Obituary of Vanessa Williams

Vanessa Williams

Vanessa Williams (born March 18th, 1963 in Tarrytown, New York) was an Film Actress who was best known for being the first African-American woman to be was crowned "Miss America" in 1984. Vanessa died on September 11th, 2025 (TBV) and her death was possibly because of an infected lip. She He was 62 years old.

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Vanessa Williams Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: Williams, Vanessa
Common Name: Vanessa Williams
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Tarrytown, New York, United States
Birth Date: March 18, 1963
Age: 62
Also Known As: Nessy
Occupations:
Active Years: 1979-Present

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Pringles chips
Favorite Color: Sky Blue
Favorite Scent: Kenneth Cole Vintage Black
Favorite Actor: Buster Keaton

Vanessa's Family Tree

Birth Name: Vanessa Lynn Williams
Father: Milton Augustine Williams Jr. (1935-2006)
Mother: Helen Tinch
Brother(s):

Chris Williams (born November 02, 1967)

Spouse/Partner:

Rick Fox (married 26 September 1999-divorced 2005)
Ramon Hervey (married 2 January 1987-divorced 1997)

Son(s):

Devin (born April 14, 1993)

Daughter(s):

Melanie (born June 30, 1987)
Jillian (born June 19, 1989)

Death Notice:

Date: Still Alive
Place: Unknown
Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

Film Actress TV Actress Stage Actress American Born on March 18th Born in 1963 Born in New York

Quotable Quotes:

"One man can be a crucial ingredient on a team, but one man cannot make a team. "

"Vanessa Williams had an unforgettable impact on the world through her remarkable talents, inspiring presence, and unwavering determination, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be cherished. (V)"

Is Ms. Vanessa Williams still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has not passed away.