MARLON Wayans and her family are mourning their family patriarch, Howell.
Many Wayans Family fans are curious to know more about who Marlon’s father was.
Who was Marlon Wayans’ father Howell?
Marlon Wayans’ father, Howell, was a supermarket manager known for his faith as a Jehovah’s Witness.
He was born in 1937 in New York City, where he later raised his children.
He fathered ten children with his wife, Elvira, whom he met in the 1950s.
Elvira died in 2020 after nearly seven decades of marriage to Howell.
Who is Marlon Wayans?
Marlon Wayans is the tenth and youngest child of Howell and Elvira Wayans, born on July 23, 1972, in New York City.
He and his brothers are credited with producing, directing and acting in a long list of Hollywood hits.
Marlon is best known for co-writing the Scary Movie franchise with his brother Shawn and produced by his older brother Keenan.
He is also known for his producing and acting roles in the films White Chicks in 2004 and Little Man in 2006.
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What did Marlon say about his father’s death?
Marlon shared his father’s death on Instagram publish on Saturday, April 1, 2023, calling his father a “legend.”
He continued: “When I was a kid I asked my dad what did you want to be when you grew up? He simply said, “I wanted to be a man.”
Marlon continued: “I said “aren’t you a lawyer?” He said “just a man” I said “but every boy becomes a man” Dad said “That’s not true” I asked “so what is a man?”
“My father 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.”
Marlon discusses the loss of his father in his upcoming comedy special, Good Grief.
In a sit-down with Good Morning America on June 3, 2024, the comedian revealed that his father had passed away just minutes before he started doing stand-up.
He told the panel: “It was a small place, Flappers, and I was just releasing material.
“And my dad died and I spent an hour and a half on stage and it was hilarious. I got a standing ovation and then I just broke down and cried,” he said.
“I told the public what had happened.”
“When you allow yourself to be vulnerable like that, the support you receive from your fans is incredible,” said Marlon.
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