Martin Lawrence, Steve Harvey and others react to the death of Tommy Ford

Actor Tommy Ford, known for playing the best friend of Martin Lawrence on the '90s sitcom Martin, passed away on Oct. 12 at the age of 52.

Ford was taken to an Atlanta hospital earlier this week after he suffered a stomach aneurysm. He was then placed on life support and his family made the difficult decision to take him off of it on Wednesday afternoon.

His death was officially announced by his siblings on his Instagram page which read in part, "We would like to inform everyone that our brother passed away today October 12, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Please keep his family in your prayers as they go through this challenging time."

To all family and friends of Tommy Ford. We would like to inform everyone that our brother passed away today October 12, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Please keep his family in your prayers as they go through this challenging time. He was so dearly loved by so many and for that lets all be grateful for a life well served.

A photo posted by Thomas Mikal Ford (@bigtommyford) on Oct 12, 2016 at 3:24pm PDT

As news of Ford's death spread so did the reactions from his Martin co-stars and many others who expressed their sadness over the loss via social media.

We were friends way b4 the Martin show & showed tru friendship on-screen. You brought a lot of love 2 the world & you'll be greatly missed. pic.twitter.com/lBpmPFVWOE

— Martin Lawrence (@realmartymar) October 13, 2016

My heart is heavy with the loss of my brother @BigTommyFord May he Rest In Peace ????????

— Martin Lawrence (@realmartymar) October 13, 2016

I ask that you take a moment to send a positive thought , prayer or word up for my Friend and his family. ????????I Love you @tichinaarnold @thecarlpayne @martinlawrence

A photo posted by Tisha Martin (@tishacampbellmartin) on Oct 12, 2016 at 10:50am PDT

To my brother, like no other, from another mother.. I LOVE YOU AND I THANK GOD FOR SHARING HIS AMAZING GIFT....TOMMY FORD!! I WILL MISS YOU MY TRUE FRIEND.. MAY YOUR LEGACY AND THE MEMORY OF YOUR LIGHT SHINE FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS. .. #HEGOTAJOBDAWG!!!!

A photo posted by Carl Payne (@thecarlpayne) on Oct 12, 2016 at 5:21pm PDT

NOOO! Just hearing about the passing of #TommyFord WOW! My heart is SOO sad RIP my friend! My deepest sympathies n prayers go 2 his family???? pic.twitter.com/oqT3kaKFpg

— Vivica A. Fox (@MsVivicaFox) October 12, 2016

This is terrible news, man. #RIP https://t.co/5LMMU2UpPB

— Steve Harvey (@IAmSteveHarvey) October 12, 2016

The world is going to greatly miss all the joy and laughter that you brought to it. Thinking of Tommy Ford’s family and friends today.

— LLCOOLJ. (@llcoolj) October 12, 2016

damn tommy. next to coming to america, i can't think of another single pop culture franchise i've referenced more in my life. thank you bro https://t.co/WORljUqi6A

— Questlove Gomez (@questlove) October 12, 2016

Today I received some sad news that I have lost my brother and cast member #tommyford We bonded over 5 seasons of #whosgotjokes a show that highlighted so many of the next generation comedians. I just want the fans to pray for all of our families . This has been a tough month on us all. Pray that @rodneyperrylive will make a fantastic recovery. Pray for the Ford family during this sad time. I will always remember Tommy's laugh!' It always made everyone laugh.. Lol. #RIPTommy

A photo posted by Bill Bellamy (@billbellamy) on Oct 12, 2016 at 3:02pm PDT

My condolences to the family of Thomas Mikel Ford. "Tommy" was an extremely funny & talented man. May he rest in power.

— Jackée Harry (@JackeeHarry) October 12, 2016

RIP Tommy Ford. Always had a smile on his face.

— Gary Owen (@garyowencomedy) October 12, 2016

There's not a episode of Martin I don't know!! I'm saddened to just hear about Tommy????my prayers go out 2 his family & friends..???????? wow

— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) October 13, 2016

Rest n Peace Tommy Ford. Your spirit will be missed.

— David Alan Grier (@davidalangrier) October 12, 2016

1st met Tommy when I was a writer on the pilot of Martin. Talented, humble & strong. Gone 2 soon. Love 5eva #RIPTommy

— Orlando Jones (@TheOrlandoJones) October 13, 2016

Prayers for the family of #TommyFord. A lot of us were raised on "Martin". The laughs were therapy. Rest Well. pic.twitter.com/frsL4roykj

— Lecrae (@lecrae) October 12, 2016

So sad to hear the news that we lost a great one. Sleep in peace brother #MikalFord AKA #Tommy "YouAintGotNoJob"

A video posted by Salt 'N' Pepa (@saltnpepaofficial) on Oct 12, 2016 at 3:21pm PDT

Rest In Peace #TommyFord. God bless his loved ones

A photo posted by Cedric The Entertainer (@cedtheentertainer) on Oct 12, 2016 at 3:59pm PDT