US actor Tommy Ford dies in Atlanta
Tommy Ford was known for his role as Martin Lawrence's best friend, on the 90’s sitcom 'Martin'.
JOHANNESBURG - US actor Tommy Ford died on Wednesday at an Atlanta hospital.
Ford was 52-years-old.
The actor was known for his role as Tommy Strawn, Martin Lawrence's best friend, on the 90's sitcom hit Martin. He also appeared in TV shows including New York Undercover, The Parkers and Who's Got Jokes.
According to TMZ, the actor's family decided to turn off life support on Wednesday after Thomas' health declined while in hospital.
People have taken to Twitter to pay their tributes to him:
My heart is heavy with the loss of my brother @BigTommyFord May he Rest In Peace ๐๐ฟ
— Martin Lawrence (@realmartymar) October 13, 2016
Rip @TommyFord he was an awesome actor #Martin
— #IFollowBack10000% (@FransNdirangu) October 13, 2016
๐ข Damn Gina!!! R.I.P #TommyFord
— BiGDoNCohen (@BiGDoN74) October 13, 2016
R.i.p to tommy ford from tv show martin ๐๐ฝ๐๐
— Ella Bandzโค๏ธ (@EllaBandzzzz) October 13, 2016
Don't scroll without retweeting && saying r.i.pโค๏ธโค๏ธ๐โค๏ธ๐โค๏ธ pic.twitter.com/hf46GfmSHg
Remembering Tommy Ford #RIPTommy ๐๐พ pic.twitter.com/jEp7s9s14D
— RollingOut (@RollingOut) October 12, 2016
Tonight, a heavy heart for the loss of Tommy Ford.
— Morris Chestnut (@Morris_Chestnut) October 13, 2016
Repost @Jdotcdoublee https://t.co/D0CNo3005u #RIP #TommyFord #GoneTooSoon #RestInHeaven
RIP TOMMY FORD aka Tommy Strong. Thanks for entertaining us over so many years on Martin!#GTD(GotTheDraws)
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) October 13, 2016
Man, this is crazy. Tommy you'll be missed ๐ญโค๏ธ#RIPTommy #TommyFord pic.twitter.com/a7nnEhS1ci
— โพ๏ธThe Lover 81โพ๏ธ (@TrayTraysince81) October 13, 2016
We were friends way b4 the Martin show & showed tru friendship on-screen. You brought a lot of love 2 the world & you'll be greatly missed. pic.twitter.com/lBpmPFVWOE
— Martin Lawrence (@realmartymar) October 13, 2016
