Vanessa Williams has announced ... celebrating her 85th birthday surrounded by family and friends,” Williams captioned a slideshow featuring photos of her mother over the decades.

Helen's death was announced by her family ... very confident." Vanessa Williams shared the news of her mother's death on Instagram, sharing a photo of her mother and a sincere caption.

Recently, Vanessa Williams also opened up about a deeply challenging chapter in her life — the release of unauthorized nude photos during her reign as Miss America in 1984. The incident ...