Kevin Hart’s father, Henry Witherspoon, has died, leaving behind five grandchildren and two sons.
Announcing the heartbreaking news on Instagram, Hart in an emotional post, said goodbye to her father and referred to him as “one of the realest & worst.”
Although the pair initially had a rocky relationship when Hart was young, the comedian revealed during an interview in 2018 that he would always support his father regardless of past events.
Kevin Hart’s Tearful Tribute To Honor His Late Father
The “Jumanji” actor via Instagram shared the news of his father’s passing. The grieving son posted several pictures, including himself and his family posing for the camera with his late father.
The photos show Hart has bonded with his father over time. The first photo was taken at an undisclosed location and both men were wearing knee-length shorts, while the late Witherspoon wore a colorful tank top and Hart opted to go bare-chested. She accessorized with sunglasses and white sneakers.
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Other photos feature the doting grandfather, posing with Hart, his brother, the comedian’s wife, and his children as they all gather for some family functions. Opening up about the heartbreaking loss, Hart wrote, “RIP to one of the realest & worst to ever do it…. Love you dad. Gone but never forgotten….”
The “Central Intelligence” star, who previously lost her mother to ovarian cancer in 2007, added, “Give me a hug mom…. you all do good, friend. Thank you for everything….I am a better father because of you 😢💪🏾🙏🏾 We will all make you proud….”
The “Night School” actress was supported by her celebrity friends with touching and heartfelt comments. LaLa Anthony wrote, “Condolences Kev. Sending love and prayers [heart and folded hands emoji]”
Comedian Chelsea Handler released a sentimental comment that read, “Oh, sorry Kev. He won’t leave you until he knows you’re good. ❤️,” as rapper T-pain offered words of encouragement, writing, “I’m glad he can see you on top of the world bro. May you be blessed, my friend ❤️.”
Hart Previously Repaired Broken Relationship With His Late Father
The “Fatherhood” actor, despite mourning the loss of his father, made up for lost time with him before he passed away. Per ET Online, Hart, during an appearance on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” revealed that he and his dad have patched up their complicated relationship.
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In his words, “I chose to be positive instead of negative and because of that, my relationship with my dad is amazing now! And my dad understands how I feel and how I see things, and now my dad is focused on being a grandparent the best he possibly can.”
Expressing his feelings, he added, “I think there are choices, you always have choices to make. My thing is, I don’t have time to be angry. You know how much time it takes to hold an attitude and a grudge? That’s time and energy! I don’t have that time!”
He went on to conclude well, saying, “I choose to be positive because overall, positivity will always trump negativity.” The famous comedian opened up about the absence of his father in his life when he was growing up.
In his stand-up routine, Hart often talks about how his father battled alcohol and substance abuse while in and out of prison. The star has often stated that even though he didn’t get the chance to enjoy the benefits of having a father, he decided to be good to his children because he “saw firsthand what was absent and because of that, I now know what it means to be present.”
Comedian Hopes World Takes Back From Will Smith
Hart continues to prove that he has a heart of gold and will always support his people regardless of the situation they face. Last month, the father of four made headlines for defending Will Smith after the 2022 Oscar slap saga.
According to The Blast, the “Me Time” actress stated that the media should leave the iconic star alone and let her heal. Hart, during an appearance on “Drink Champs,” declared his unwavering support for the “Focus” actor amid the scandalous slap he gave Chris Rock.
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He said, “Dark times deserve a great light, I’m not going to insult my brother, and I’m going to say, Will Smith. Will Smith is a king – he’s not just a legend, he’s not just a GOAT… [he] is the reason why the idea of African Americans attached to global IP is so common.”
The “Soul Plane” star, while still giving an impassioned speech, said that people are allowed to make “mistakes” and that they should be “given time to recover.” He then finally urged the world to get out of the issue and give Smith and Rock room to deal with their own problems.
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