Marlon Wayans’ Father & Family Patriarch, Howell Wayans, Dead at 86

The Wayans household patriarch, Howell Wayans, has died … and his youngsters are paying tribute.

Marlon Wayans confirmed the unhappy information Saturday with a touching submit. He threw up a pic of him and Howell collectively, with the latter kissing his son on the top. MW writes, “Legend. When i used to be a toddler I requested my Dad what did you need to be when grew up? He merely stated ‘I needed to be a person’ I stated ‘not a lawyer? A health care provider? An actor?’ He stated ‘only a man.’”

He continued to elucidate how Howell advised not everybody grows as much as be a person, elaborating on what it takes to turn into that … together with proudly owning as much as one’s obligations and caring for one’s household. Marlon says that convo with Howell made him aspire to be simply that.

Marlon had extra to say in regards to the passing of his father, including … “Thanks Pop for being an instance of a Man to all of your boys. I pray all younger black boys can develop as much as be a Man such as you. Child boy loves you. And if ever i want you i do know precisely the place to search out you… in my Bible that now sits by mattress. Relaxation nicely. Kiss Ma for me. Inform her her infants miss her.”

Omar Epps, a well-known actor good friend of the household, additionally despatched condolences … and praised Howell as a second father determine in his life, who took him underneath his wing as considered one of his personal.

Howell raised 10 of his youngsters in NYC alongside his late spouse, Elvira, who died three years in the past. That features a number of who went on to be extremely profitable in showbiz … Marlon, Shawn, Damon, Kim and Keenen. Nearly all the siblings have touched leisure in a method or one other … and have all loved profitable careers in their very own proper.

Howell has been described by his family members as a disciplinarian and a tough employee who instilled core tenets and values in all of his youngsters. He was supportive of their aspirations for comedy, performing and writing … and it clearly paid off, because the Wayans are a family identify.

He is survived by his youngsters and plenty of grandchildren. Howell was 86.