Former Miss Taraba queen Comfort Williams has died, prompting tributes from members of the pageantry and entertainment community.

Williams’ death was announced on Monday, November 2, 2026, by Prime Planet Event Managers, the organisation behind the Mr and Miss Taraba pageants.

She was the 10th Miss Taraba and served as Assistant Managing Director of Prime Planet Event Managers before her death.

In its announcement, the organisation described her as a beloved member of its team whose contributions left a lasting mark on the pageantry community.

Williams was also involved in humanitarian activities, including an educational project that involved printing and distributing books to students in support of access to education.

Her work brought her into contact with young people and members of the creative community in Taraba State.

News of her death has drawn reactions from friends, colleagues and supporters who have remembered her contributions and expressed condolences.

The circumstances surrounding her death have not been officially disclosed. Some reports have attributed her passing to a brief illness, but that account has not been independently confirmed.

Her death is a loss to the Taraba pageantry community, where she was recognised for her role as a former beauty queen and event organiser.