Entire 'Martin' Cast Breaks Silence About Tommy Ford's Death
By Isha Thorpe
October 14, 2016
Wednesday (Oct. 12) was a tough day for "Martin" fans everywhere. Tommy Ford, the beloved actor who played Tommy Strong on the show, suddenly died after an aneurysm ruptured in his abdomen a few days prior.
Since then, fans have been reacting to the tragic news. After all, millions of people can't believe that everything was fine with Ford -- no known sickness -- and now, all of a sudden, he's gone.
Fellow "Martin" co-stars of Ford's have also been in a state of shock since his death. Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell-Martin, Tichina Arnold and Carl Payne have all broken their silence about it. They've taken to social media to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers, and remember their dawg.
Read all four of the actors' messages about losing Ford below.
Martin Lawrence (Martin)
My heart is heavy with the loss of my brother @BigTommyFord May he Rest In Peace 🙏🏿
— Martin Lawrence (@realmartymar) October 13, 2016
Tisha Campbell-Martin (Gina)
Hi twitter fam Thx so much 4 all ur Bday wishes Honestly, it's very difficult4 me 2 celebrate today Please cont pray for Tommy's family 🙏🏾
— Tisha4real (@TishaCampblMrtn) October 13, 2016
Tichina Arnold (Pam)
Carl Payne (Cole)
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