Marlon Wayans and friends pay tribute to their father Howell Wayans
Howell Wayans, the patriarch of the Wayans family, passed away, and his children are paying tribute to him. Marlon Wayans confirmed the sad news on Saturday with a touching post on social media, where he shared a photo of him and Howell together, with Howell kissing his son on the head.
Marlon wrote, “Legend. When I was a child, I asked my Dad what did you want to be when you grew up? He simply said ‘I wanted to be a man’ I said ‘not a lawyer? A doctor? An actor?’ He said ‘just a man.’”
Marlon continued to explain how his father told him that not everyone grows up to be a man, elaborating on what it takes to become one, including owning up to one’s responsibilities and taking care of one’s family. Marlon says that conversation with his father made him aspire to be just that.
Marlon had more to say about the passing of his father, adding, “Thank you Pop for being an example of a Man to all your boys. I pray all young black boys can grow up to be a Man like you.
Baby boy loves you. And if ever I need you, I know exactly where to find you… in my Bible that now sits by my bed. Rest well. Kiss Ma for me. Tell her her babies miss her.”
Omar Epps, a famous actor friend of the family, also sent condolences and praised Howell as a second father figure in his life, who took him under his wing as one of his own.
Howell raised ten of his children in NYC alongside his late wife, Elvira, who died three years ago. This includes several who went on to be incredibly successful in showbiz, such as Marlon, Shawn, Damon, Kim, and Keenen.
Almost all of the siblings have touched entertainment in one way or another and have enjoyed successful careers in their own right.
Howell has been described by his loved ones as a disciplinarian and a hard worker who instilled core tenets and values in all of his kids. He was supportive of their aspirations for comedy, acting, and writing, and it clearly paid off, as the Wayans are a household name.
In conclusion, Howell Wayans’ passing is a great loss to the Wayans family, but his legacy and the values he instilled in his children will live on.
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