Today one of our most recognizable comedians and household personalities from television, Thomas Mikal Ford, most notably ‘Thomas ‘Tommy’ Strawn’ from the Martin Lawrence-led 1990s sitcom, Martin<\/em> passed away, reportedly from complications of an aneurysm.<\/p>\n

Conflicting and premature reports of Ford’s death were circulating earlier during the day, notably with comedian, Anthony Anderson, providing heartfelt condolences, under the incorrect understanding that Ford was deceased.<\/p>\n

As a reporter, I was notified at approximately noon (PST) by an associate, that Ford was in critical care at an Atlanta medical facility and approximately three hours later, Seaspot was notified of Ford’s death.<\/p>\n

Ford, although not necessarily a personality with fame of last names like Murphy, Pryor, Fox, Lawrence or Harvey – is a staple in the world of comedy and played in memorable roles and played key roles in the television world of comedy. \u00a0Referred to as ‘The Pope of Comedy’, Ford acted on A Different World, The Parkers, The Jaime Foxx Show, New York Undercover<\/em> and was a co-host\/judge on Bill Bellamy’s Who Got Jokes?<\/em>, airing on TV One.<\/p>\n