By Jasmine Washington
Tommy Ford, the actor widely known for bringing the laughs in the classic TV series Martin, has been placed on life support after suffering a stomach aneurysm.
Initial reports claimed that Ford had succumbed to his injuries, but his wife, Gina denied those allegations to TMZ. She also went on to say that his family is still actively “praying for him.”
Two weeks before Tommy Ford was hospitalized, the 52-year-old actor shared news of a successful knee replacement surgery on Instagram.
Anthony Anderson and Cedric The Entertainer were among the celebrities who took to social media with uplifting words for their beloved friend in prayer.
Let us keep praying for #TommyFord he needs us more than ever! There is still hope if you have faith! pic.twitter.com/WddfcLZokI
— Anthony Anderson (@anthonyanderson) October 12, 2016
Prayers up!! For #TommyFord super nice guy who is very ill and needs all of our prayers. God… https://t.co/EZ2OAXpsZZ
— CedricTheEntertainer (@CedEntertainer) October 12, 2016
TOMMY FORD has NOT passed!! He's not doing well at all. Keep praying FOR A MIRACLE!!!!
— Terri Vaughn (@terrijvaughn) October 12, 2016
Prayers up! @BigTommyFord, who played Tommy on Martin. His wife, Gina, says he's on life support after suffering an aneurysm in his stomach
— rolandsmartin (@rolandsmartin) October 12, 2016
Of course everyone was waiting for the star of the iconic show, Martin Lawrence, to weigh in on the situation and he just did.
Prayers up for my brother @BigTommyFord and his family. pic.twitter.com/yuh0nJvO1f
— Martin Lawrence (@realmartymar) October 12, 2016
Lawrence worked along side Ford for five season on the wildly popular ’90s sitcom.