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Stars Pay Their Respects To Tommy Mikal Ford
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Rest In Peace: Stars React To The Passing Of Tommy Mikal Ford

October 12, 2016 - 9:21 pm by J'na Jefferson TWITTER

Rest in peace, Tommy.

 

Fans of the show Martin were shocked to read the news of the passing of one of the show's stars, Tommy Mikal Ford. This afternoon (Oct. 12) in Atlanta, the 52-year-old actor passed away after being taken off life support. He was in the hospital due to complications brought on by an aneurysm that ruptured in his abdomen. He was surrounded by family and friends at the time of his passing.

Members of his Martin family- Martin Lawrence, Tichina Arnold, Tisha Campbell Martin and Carl Payne- sent their well wishes and condolences earlier in the day. Payne wrote on Instagram after the news broke, "I LOVE YOU AND I THANK GOD FOR SHARING HIS AMAZING GIFT....TOMMY FORD!!"

Entertainment figures such as Steve Harvey, Larry Wilmore and LL Cool J have also sent their condolences to the star's loved ones in honor of him and his memory. Take a look in the gallery above. Rest in peace, Tommy.

Prayers for my brother @bigtommyford that the Lord watches over him and his family thru this difficult time #Blessings #PrayersUp

A photo posted by @martinlawrence on Oct 12, 2016 at 12:03pm PDT

To my brother, like no other, from another mother.. I LOVE YOU AND I THANK GOD FOR SHARING HIS AMAZING GIFT....TOMMY FORD!! I WILL MISS YOU MY TRUE FRIEND.. MAY YOUR LEGACY AND THE MEMORY OF YOUR LIGHT SHINE FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS. .. #HEGOTAJOBDAWG!!!!

A photo posted by Carl Payne (@thecarlpayne) on Oct 12, 2016 at 5:21pm PDT

I ask that you take a moment to send a positive thought , prayer or word up for my Friend and his family. 🙏🏾I Love you @tichinaarnold @thecarlpayne @martinlawrence

A photo posted by Tisha Martin (@tishacampbellmartin) on Oct 12, 2016 at 10:50am PDT

Prayers are always needed for so many life circumstances. Prayers do change things. Thank you.. TICHINA

A photo posted by TICHINA ARNOLD (@tichinaarnold) on Oct 12, 2016 at 3:16am PDT

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