Kevin Hart Pays Moving Tribute To Late Father: 'Gone But Never Forgotten'

Kevin Hart is mourning the loss of his dear father, Henry Witherspoon.

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The comedian announced his painful loss on Instagram as he grieved the old man.

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He posted several pictures of himself and his father posing for the camera.

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Also included in the snaps, were heartwarming moments of the late grandpa spending time with his entire family.

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The "Get Hard" actor penned down a tearful message as he bid his daddy farewell.

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The comedian who lost his mum in 2007, requested that his dad hug his mum on his behalf.

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His friends and colleagues flooded the comment section with condolences and words of upliftment.

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The "School Dance" actor during an earlier interview revealed how he and his dad mended their rocky relationship.

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His late dad was mostly absent from his life while growing up.

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