Will Smith’s father, Willard Carroll Smith Sr., has died. News of his passing was shared on Instagram by the actor’s ex-wife, Sheree Fletcher, with whom he shares son Trey.
“We’re gonna miss you Daddio! You lived & played by your own rules…you truly were 1 of a kind! You instilled discipline, and a work ethic that has created a legacy in your honor!” Fletcher wrote alongside a family photo. She and Smith were married from 1992-1995.
Smith himself has yet to publicly acknowledge the news. In past interviews, he referred to his father as “a steady and positive figure” in his life.
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