The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star's father and mother, Caroline Bright, separated when Smith was 13.
Will Smith's father Willard Carroll Smith, Sr. has passed away
The actor's ex-wife shared the sad news on Instagram
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Will Smith’s father, Willard Carroll Smith, Sr. has died.
The 48-year-old Suicide Squad actor’s ex-wife, Sheree Fletcher, shared the news via Instagram on Tuesday, ET reports.
"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," she wrote.
Fletcher shared a throwback photo of Smith and his father, with Fletcher and Smith's son, Trey Smith, 23.