The actor who played Tommy on the '90s sitcom "Martin" is reportedly on life support.
Thomas Mikal Ford a.k.a Tommy Ford -- wife, Gina, told TMZ that her husband is in grave condition and is on life support at an Atlanta hospital. The gossip site notes that Ford has been hospitalized since October 9 “after an aneurysm ruptured in his abdomen.”
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He is currently on life support and is not expected to make it through the day. Ford's wife, Gina, says the family is still praying for him.
Ford has been hospitalized since Sunday and his health has declined ever since.
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Tommy starred in all 5 seasons of "Martin" as Martin Lawrence's level-headed best friend, who often played straight man to Martin's crazy antics.
He also appeared on "New York Undercover,""The Jamie Foxx Show" and "The Parkers."
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Thomas Mikal Ford a.k.a Tommy Ford -- wife, Gina, told TMZ that her husband is in grave condition and is on life support at an Atlanta hospital. The gossip site notes that Ford has been hospitalized since October 9 “after an aneurysm ruptured in his abdomen.”
He is currently on life support and is not expected to make it through the day. Ford's wife, Gina, says the family is still praying for him.
Ford has been hospitalized since Sunday and his health has declined ever since.
Social media became alive on October 12 with rumours that Martin star Thomas Mikal Ford had passed away in Atlanta. The rumours gained momentum when Blackish star Anthony Anderson tweeted that Ford had died.
Earlier, Ford's pal, Anthony Anderson, tweeted Ford had died -- but at the time, he was still alive.
He later retracted that statement saying, “I was given misinformation about our friend. That’s why the tweet was removed. We are all still praying for Tommy. He needs us even more.” On October 11, Anderson had tweeted, “Prayer is POWERFUL! I humbly ask 4 UR prayers 4 a friend. His name is Tommy. They say he may not make it thru the night but miracles happen!”
Tommy starred in all 5 seasons of "Martin" as Martin Lawrence's level-headed best friend, who often played straight man to Martin's crazy antics.
He also appeared on "New York Undercover,""The Jamie Foxx Show" and "The Parkers."
