Tommy Ford, Former 'Martin' Co-Star, Dies

Actor and producer Tommy Ford, perhaps best known for his roles on the long running 1990s sitcom "Martin" and early 2000s show "The Parkers," died in an Atlanta hospital on 12 October 2016:

 

To all family and friends of Tommy Ford. We would like to inform everyone that our brother passed away today October 12, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Please keep his family in your prayers as they go through this challenging time. He was so dearly loved by so many and for that lets all be grateful for a life well served.

A photo posted by Thomas Mikal Ford (@bigtommyford) on Oct 12, 2016 at 3:24pm PDT

Ford had spent several days on life support, his health rapidly declining, after an aneurysm ruptured in his abdomen.  Ford's talent agency confirmed his death, and released a statement from his family on Twitter: 

It is with great sorrow we share the announcement from Tommy's family. pic.twitter.com/NzLNxH1drT

— J Pervis Talent (@JPervisTalent) October 12, 2016

Ford was 52.