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Kevin Hart announces father Henry Witherspoon’s death aged 73 in heartbreaking tribute: ‘Give mum a hug for me’-Alicia Adejobi-Entertainment – Metro
Hart had a close relationship with his dad, who had battled health issues.
Kevin Hart had a close relationship with his father Henry Witherspoon (Picture: @kevinhart, Instagram)
Kevin Hart has been left devastated following the death of his father Henry Witherspoon at the age of 73.
The comedian, 43, announced the news in an Instagram post on Thursday with throwback photos of Witherspoon spending time with Hart and the star’s wife Eniko Hart and their children.
Paying tribute to his late father, Hart wrote: ‘RIP to one of the realest & rawest to ever do it…Love you dad. 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.’
Hart was referring to the death of his beloved mother Nancy in 2007 following a battle with ovarian cancer.
The comedian was supported by his celebrity friends who passed on their condolences, including Marlon Wayans who said: ‘So sorry Kev. Love you. Keep making them proud brother.’
Witherspoon had battled health issues in recent years (Picture: @kevinhart, Instagram)
Hart made sure his father built a close bond with his four children (Picture: @kevinhart, Instagram)
Wanda Sykes wrote: ‘Sorry Kev. Sending you and your family lots of love.’
Tank told his friend: ‘Never forgotten!.. Love forever!,’ while T.I. commented: ‘Love and Respect to you and your family…. Our Deepest condolences King.’
London Hughes wrote: ‘I’m so sorry Kevin ❤️❤️ so much love to you and your family.’
LaLa Anthony said: ‘Deepest condolences Kev. Sending love and prayers.’
Passing on kind sentiments, Chelsea Handler wrote: ‘Oh, sorry, Kev. He wouldn’t have left you before he knew you were good.’
Witherspoon was there during some of Hart’s career milestones, including when he received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (Picture: Getty Images)
Tiffany Haddish added: ‘For you and the whole family !!! Know I got you bro!’
Hart’s father has battled health issues in recent years but a cause of death has not been revealed.
The Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle actor has been open about his previously strained relationship with Witherspoon, who battled a drug addiction when Hart was young.
Speaking to People in 2018, Hart said: ‘No matter what, he’s my father. Regardless of my upbringing and the way I was raised and how often he was in my life, he’s my dad…I have a positive outlook on life regardless and I’m going to love you because you’re my father.’
Hart added: ‘I’m in a position where I’m blessed and I can provide. I can say, “Here, dad, here’s a home, here’s a car, here’s some money. Go spend time with your grandkids. Be the best grandpop…the days that you missed with me are the days that we missed, it’s fine. I’m okay with that”.’
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