Kevin Hart Mourns The Death Of His Father: 'Give Mom A Hug For Me'

By Tony M. Centeno

October 13, 2022

Kevin Hart
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Kevin Hart is currently mourning the loss of his father.

On Wednesday night, October 12, the Me Time actor took to Instagram to say goodbye to his dad, Henry Witherspoon. He revealed his father died in an emotional post but didn't confirm the cause of death. In his post, Hart showed his pops some love and told him to hug his mother, Nancy, for him. Hart's mother died of cancer back in 2007. He also thanked his dad for everything he's done for him over the years and said that he's a better father to his own children because of him.

"RIP to one of the realest & rawest to ever do it…Love you dad," Hart wrote in his caption. "Gone but never forgotten….Give mom a hug for me….y’all did good man. Thank you for everything….I’m a better father because of you 😢💪🏾🙏🏾 We will all make you proud…."

The post included a collage featuring photos of Hart with his dad and family during various occasions. In another post, Hart posted a photo of just him and his father with just the caption, "RIP spoon."

Hart's relationship with his father was previously strained due to his stints in jail and being in and out of his family's lives when he was younger. However, the comedian recently said that he chose to forgive him and leave their problems in the past.

Listen to what The Breakfast Club had to say about Kevin Hart and his late father above

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