Arts & Entertainment
'Martin' Star Tommy Ford Dies in Atlanta
The popular star of the 90's TV show died after an aneurysm ruptured in his abdomen.
ATLANTA, GA — Tommy Ford, who played opposite Martin Lawrence in the 1990s TV show "Martin," died in Atlanta on Wednesday.
Ford, according to the TMZ report, suffered a ruptured aneurysm and had been hospitalized since Sunday. His health had steadily declined, and his family made the decision to turn off life support on Wednesday afternoon.
Ford, 52, was a regular fixture on the show for five years.
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