‘Truly One of a kind’: Will Smith’s father Willard has passed away

Will Smith's father, Willard Carroll Smith has passed away.

Will's ex-wife Sheree Fletcher confirmed the news last night. Sheree was married to Will in 1992 for three years.

She took to social media to post a touching tribute to Willard.

 

We're gonna miss you Daddio! 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! (Pic left to right: Will Smith II; Will Smith III (Trey); Will Smith I (Daddio!) #RIPDaddio #donttellmetheresnothingyoucantdo #WillSMITH1

A photo posted by shereefletcher (@shereefletcher) on Nov 7, 2016 at 10:32am PST

Writing on Instagram, she said: "We're gonna miss you Daddio! You lived & played by your own rules.

"You truly were 1 of a kind! You instilled discipline, and work ethic that has created a legacy in your honour!"

The picture she shared shows Will, his father, and Will and Sheree's son Trey.

Will has yet to confirm the news. We hope Willard rests in peace.