Wendy Williams mother, Shirley Williams, passed away a few weeks ago and the talk show host kept it quiet and out of the media.

This morning, Williams paid homage to her mother with a segment dedicated to her on the show. Williams wore a black dress, baring her long legs, stating that the outfit was chosen for her by her mom for this very day.

Gone is the best friend… the best mother, the best girlfriend, that a girl could ever have and I feel fortunate to have had her in my life all of my 56 years…

Watch the heartbreaking video below…