Will Smith’s father, Willard Carroll Smith Sr, died. His death was confirmed by his close family and his ex-wife, Sheree Fletcher.
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Willard was an engineer and a member of the US Air Force. In the biography book of Will Smith, it says that his dad put him off doing drugs when he was younger.
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‘I felt my father would kill me if I ever took drugs,’ said Will Smith. My dad was a steady and positive figure in my life. Tough, but not tyrannical.
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He always kept me in line. My dad was an independent businessman and always provided for us. I am very lucky to have him in my life, said Will.