Sad News For Will Smith This Week

Sheree Fletcher, Will Smith’s ex-wife and mother of their 23 -year old son, Trey Smith, revealed on Instragram on Monday that Will’s father has passed away.

Willard Caroll Smith, Sr. played a role in inspiring Will to be involved in his children’s lives.

“I look at my father and how he was able to keep four kids fed and clothed and still managed to find time to spend with us,” Will once said. He has not made a comment about his father’s death yet.

“We’re gonna miss you Daddio!” wrote his ex-wife Fletcher in her Instagram post.

“You lived & played by your own rules…you truly were 1 of a kind! You instilled discipline, and a work ethic that has created a legacy in your honor #RIPDaddio#donttellmetheresnothingyoucantdo#WillSMITH1.”