FormerMartinstar Tommy Forddied Wednesdayafter suffering a reported aneurysm in his abdomen on Sunday.

On behalf of the family, we would like to thank everyone for their love, support and prayers.

Funeral arrangements will be forthcoming.

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c’mon respect the privacy of the Ford family during our time of grief.

He always brought with him his spirituality a positive attitude and so much joy.

I am sad the world lost a great talent and that I lost a wonderful friend.

God bless him and his family.

We bonded over 5 seasons of #whosgotjokes a show that highlighted so many of the next generation comedians.

I just want the fans to pray for all of our families.

Roots drummer andTonight Showbandleader Questlove added: damn tommy.

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