Despite discovering that his father, Howell Wayans, had just died, comedian Marlon Wayans reportedly performed a comedy set in Los Angeles on Friday night.
As reported by TMZ, Wayans found out about the passing of his father during a break between two shows at Flappers comedy club in Burbank, California.
Wayans reportedly “worked the tragedy” into his second show for the night, adding it to some of his on-stage banter.
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According to TMZ, Wayans told the audience about the death of his mother, Elvira Alethia, which occurred in 2020, leading to an “incredibly emotional set.”
The “Scary Movie” star eventually broke the news of his father’s death to attendees at the end of his show.
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As reported by TMZ, Wayans found out about the passing of his father during a break between two shows at Flappers comedy club in Burbank, California.
Wayans reportedly “worked the tragedy” into his second show for the night, adding it to some of his on-stage banter.
Read More: Howell Wayans, Patriarch Of he Wayans Family, Dead At 86: Marlon Pays Tribute
According to TMZ, Wayans told the audience about the death of his mother, Elvira Alethia, which occurred in 2020, leading to an “incredibly emotional set.”
The “Scary Movie” star eventually broke the news of his father’s death to attendees at the end of his show.
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- 4/3/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
The Wayans family took to social media to pay tribute to their family patriarch, Howell Wayans, who died at 86.
Marlon Wayans, one of the patriarch’s 10 children, shared an emotional message on his Instagram, saying goodbye to his father.
“Legend,” he wrote in the caption. “When i was a child I asked my Dad what did you want to be when grew up? He simply said ‘I wanted to be a man.’ I said ‘not a lawyer? A doctor? An actor?’ He said ‘just a man.’ I said ‘but every boy becomes a man.’ Dad said ‘Not true.’ I asked ‘then what’s a man?’ My Dad said ‘A man takes care of himself and his responsibilities. His family is always First.’ From that day on I wanted to be a Man.”
He then thanked his father for being an example for his sons. “I pray all young black boys...
Marlon Wayans, one of the patriarch’s 10 children, shared an emotional message on his Instagram, saying goodbye to his father.
“Legend,” he wrote in the caption. “When i was a child I asked my Dad what did you want to be when grew up? He simply said ‘I wanted to be a man.’ I said ‘not a lawyer? A doctor? An actor?’ He said ‘just a man.’ I said ‘but every boy becomes a man.’ Dad said ‘Not true.’ I asked ‘then what’s a man?’ My Dad said ‘A man takes care of himself and his responsibilities. His family is always First.’ From that day on I wanted to be a Man.”
He then thanked his father for being an example for his sons. “I pray all young black boys...
- 4/2/2023
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Wayans family is in mourning. The patriarch, Howell Wayans, has died. He was 86.
Marlons Wayans, one of Howell’s 10 famous children, took to Instagram on Saturday and announced the tragic news while also paying tribute to his late father. Marlon recalled a story from his childhood, when he asked his father what he wanted to be when he grew up.
“He simply said ‘I wanted to be a man,'” Wayans wrote in his caption. “I said ‘not a lawyer? A doctor? An actor?’ He said ‘just a man.’ I said ‘but every boy becomes a man.’ Dad said, ‘Not true.’ I asked ‘then what’s a man?’ My Dad said ‘A man takes care of himself and his responsibilities. His family is always First.’ From that day on I wanted to be a Man.'”
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Marlons Wayans, one of Howell’s 10 famous children, took to Instagram on Saturday and announced the tragic news while also paying tribute to his late father. Marlon recalled a story from his childhood, when he asked his father what he wanted to be when he grew up.
“He simply said ‘I wanted to be a man,'” Wayans wrote in his caption. “I said ‘not a lawyer? A doctor? An actor?’ He said ‘just a man.’ I said ‘but every boy becomes a man.’ Dad said, ‘Not true.’ I asked ‘then what’s a man?’ My Dad said ‘A man takes care of himself and his responsibilities. His family is always First.’ From that day on I wanted to be a Man.'”
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- 4/1/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
Howell Wayans, the father of the Wayans family of entertainers, has died. He was 86.
Marlon Wayans posted a tribute of his father and confirmed his death on Instagram. In this post, Marlon said his father taught him how to be a man. A cause of death was not announced.
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“Thank you Pop for being an example of a man to all your boys. I pray all young Black boys can grow up to be a man like you,” Marlon wrote. “Baby boy loves you. And if ever I need you I know exactly where to find you… in my Bible that now sits by bed. Rest well. Kiss Ma for me. Tell her her babies miss her. I got two angels.”
Howell and his late wife Elvira, who died three years ago, raised their 10 children in New York City.
Marlon Wayans posted a tribute of his father and confirmed his death on Instagram. In this post, Marlon said his father taught him how to be a man. A cause of death was not announced.
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A post shared by Marlon Wayans (@marlonwayans)
“Thank you Pop for being an example of a man to all your boys. I pray all young Black boys can grow up to be a man like you,” Marlon wrote. “Baby boy loves you. And if ever I need you I know exactly where to find you… in my Bible that now sits by bed. Rest well. Kiss Ma for me. Tell her her babies miss her. I got two angels.”
Howell and his late wife Elvira, who died three years ago, raised their 10 children in New York City.
- 4/1/2023
- by Joshua Vinson
- The Wrap
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