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Kevin Hart Pens Touching Tribute To Dad Who He Reveals Died

“RIP to one of the realest.”

Kevin Hart announced Wednesday that his father, Henry Witherspoon, passed away in a touching tribute to him.

Via Instagram, the actor/comedian posted a series of photos of himself with his late dad, thanking him for “everything” he’s done with him.

“RIP to one of the realest & rawest to ever do it…Love you dad,” Hart captioned the post. “Gone but never forgotten….Give mom a hug for me….y’all did good man. Thank you for everything….I’m a better father because of you 😢💪🏾🙏🏾 We will all make you proud….”

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Hart’s mother, Nancy Hart, died in 2007 of ovarian cancer.

In another post, Hart shared a picture of him smiling beside his father, who appeared to have breathing tubes in his nose.

“RIP spoon …..😢🙏🏾,” he captioned the post on Wednesday.

It isn’t immediately clear how Henry Witherspoon died.

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