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Hollywood actor Martin Lawrence has come forward to speak on late “Martin” co-star and close pal Thomas Ford‘s life.
According to Lawrence, Ford was much more than just an on-camera cast member.
“He was my friend way before [Martin], and we got to take our friendship and put it on-screen as well. That in itself was a blessing. I always loved to have Tommy break character,” Lawrence recalled. “One of my favorite things about him was the way he couldn’t control his laughter whenever [we] acted a fool on the show. That’s how we were off camera too. We would just laugh and joke—a lot of good times.” (Complex)
Earlier in the week, Lawrence went to social media to remember Ford.
Fellow “Martin” co-stars Tisha Campbell-Martin, Carl Payne and Tichina Arnold spoke out on Ford.
Ford’s family announced his passing Wednesday (October 12) following a short stint on life support.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the untimely passing of our beloved Son, father, brother, husband, and friend Tommy Mykhal Ford. On behalf of the family we would like to thank everyone for their love, support and prayers. Funeral arrangements will be forthcoming. Please respect the privacy of the Ford family during our time of grief.”
This evening at 4:50PM surrounded by family and close friends @BigTommyFord transitioned from this life to life eternal. #tommyford #RIP
— J Mathis (@RJMConsults) October 12, 2016
