He was 52 years old.
“To all family and friends of Tommy Ford.
“just keep his family in your prayers as they go through this challenging time.
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On behalf of the family, we would like to thank everyone for their love, support and prayers.
Funeral arrangements will be forthcoming.
hey respect the privacy of the Ford family during our time of grief.”
There, Ford was visited by costars, PEOPLE reported, includingMartincolleague Tichina Arnold.
“She just dropped everything to fly out there.
“She’s not the only one, the entireMartincast is getting together to be by his side.”
“Prayers up for my brother @BigTommyFord and his family,” Lawrence wrote.
“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.”
BeforeMartin, Ford appeared in the Eddie Murphy and Richard Pryor comedyHarlem Nightsas Tommy Smalls.
He joined Fox’s cop dramaNew York Undercoverfor its fourth and final season afterMartin’s conclusion.
Ford also recurred on UPN’sThe Parkers, which starred Oscar-winner Mo’Nique.
