Hollywood actor Will Smith’s father, Willard Carroll Smith Sr, has died. His death was confirmed by his ex-wife, Sheree Fletcher.
On the fear of his father if he ever took drugs, he is quoted as saying: ‘I felt my father would kill me.
Literally.’ Will has also previously praised his dad as a ‘steady and positive figure’ in his life. He once said: ‘Dad was tough but not tyrannical.
‘He kept me in line.
He’d get this look that said, ‘One more step, Will, and it’ll get ugly.
‘He was an independent businessman – he set up refrigeration in supermarkets – and he always provided for us.
He’s a steady and positive figure in my life.’
