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Rest In Peace: Celebrity Friends Turn To Social Media To Remember Tommy Ford

As the world mourns the passing of 'Martin' star Tommy Ford, celebrities have taken to social media to share their condolences.

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By Paula Rogo · Updated October 26, 2020

News of Tommy Ford’s death trended throughout the evening on social media, a reminder of that Martin was, and still remains, a cultural juggernaut. The show ran for five seasons from 1992 to 1997, and fan-favorite Ford appeared in all of them. Stars from music, film and comedy all shared their memories of the hit ’90s show and their favorite “Tommy” moments. PEOPLE reported that some of his co-stars, like Tichinia Arnold, rushed to his side in Atlanta upon hearing that he was on life support on Sunday. Arnold played Tommy’s girlfriend Pamela on the series, telling PEOPLE: “My heart is with the family and I just hope everyone respects their privacy at this time. Ford died after suffering a ruptured aneurysm in his abdomen. Check out the other celebrities who sent the late star love. Martin Lawrence Missy Elliot

There's not a episode of Martin I don't know!! I'm saddened to just hear about Tommy😞my prayers go out 2 his family & friends..🙏🏾 wow
— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) October 13, 2016

Orlando Jones Subscribe to our daily newsletter for the latest in hair, beauty, style and celebrity news. Gary Owen

RIP Tommy Ford. Always had a smile on his face.
— Gary Owen (@garyowencomedy) October 12, 2016

Will Packer

RIP Tommy Ford. Thank you for sharing your gift with us my brother.
— Will Packer (@willpowerpacker) October 12, 2016

Claudia Jordan

It's confirmed… Tommy Ford has passed away. Rest in Paradise brother. https://t.co/1mP4crEDNF
— Claudia Jordan (@claudiajordan) October 12, 2016

Larry Wilmore

This is really sad. Way too young. RIP Tommy. https://t.co/VtFm6WtPAo
— Larry Wilmore (@larrywilmore) October 12, 2016

Carl Payne

To my brother, like no other, from another mother.. I LOVE YOU AND I THANK GOD FOR SHARING HIS AMAZING GIFT….TOMMY FORD!! I WILL MISS YOU MY TRUE FRIEND.. MAY YOUR LEGACY AND THE MEMORY OF YOUR LIGHT SHINE FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS. .. #HEGOTAJOBDAWG!!!!

A photo posted by Carl Payne (@thecarlpayne) on Oct 12, 2016 at 5:21pm PDT

Tiny

Such sad news news to hear our #TommyFord passed. Anyone who knows me knows #Martin is my all… https://t.co/aZChgSY1hO
— Tameka Harris (@TinyMajorMama) October 12, 2016

LL Cool J

The world is going to greatly miss all the joy and laughter that you brought to it. Thinking of Tommy Ford’s family and friends today.
— LLCOOLJ. (@llcoolj) October 12, 2016

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