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Rest In Peace: Vivica A. Fox's Father Passes Away

"Daddy, I will miss our talks, car rides your hugs and your smile," the star wrote in a heartfelt Instagram post.
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By Christina Coleman · Updated October 26, 2020
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The father of Vivica A. Fox has died, the actress announced Thursday in a heartfelt Instagram post.

William E. Fox, a former private school administrator, passed away Wednesday. The cause of death is not yet clear.

“GM Dawlings. My #TBT pix is in HONOR of my Daddy Mr William E Fox who passed away yesterday,” she wrote. “Daddy I will miss our talks, car rides your hugs and your smile!”

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In a separate Twitter post, the Vivica’s Black Magic host thanked fans and friends for their condolences and prayers in the wake of her loss.

Just wanted 2 say THANK YOU 2 everyone who is sending me n my family LOVE n support on the passing of my DADDY! #Blessed #Respect #RIPDAD😍🙏😇 pic.twitter.com/4onudaAuQO

— Vivica A. Fox (@MsVivicaFox) July 6, 2017

We send prayers and thoughts to the Fox family during this difficult time.