This week Anita Williams, the mother of Academy Award-nominated actor, singer Terrence Howard has passed away.According to 'People,' Williams has passed away from a long bout with cancer.
A rep for the 'Iron Man' star released a statement to the magazine stating, "Terrence will take some time to privately grieve with his family. He appreciates everyone's support during this difficult time."
In addition to Howard, Williams leaves behind nine other children.
Earlier this month the 39-year-old Hollywood actor-musician released his debut album, 'Shine Through It,' which debut on the 'Billboard' charts at number 31 selling over 14,000 copies within its first week.
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From left, Actor Terrence Howard, and Producer Quincy Jones arrive on the red carpet for Susan and Tony Bennett's Exploring the Arts Gala, Tuesday, September 23, 2008, at Cipriani Wall Street, in New York. (AP Photo/Edouard H.R. Gluck)
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 23: Actor Terrence Howard (L) and singer Quincy Jones attends the Exploring The Arts gala at Cipriani on Wall Street on September 23, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 23: Actor Terrence Howard (L) and singer Quincy Jones attends the Exploring The Arts gala at Cipriani on Wall Street on September 23, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 23: Actor Terrence Howard attends the Exploring The Arts gala at Cipriani on Wall Street on September 23, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)
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Actor Terrence Howard, singer Tony Bennett and Viacom Chairman Sumner Redstone attend the Exploring the Arts Gala at Cipriani Wall Street on September 23, 2008 in New York City.."Exploring The Arts" Gala Hosted by Susan Bennett and Tony Bennett.Cipriani Wall Street.New York, NY United States.September 23, 2008.Photo by Michael Loccisano/FilmMagic.com..To license this image (16045984), contact FilmMagic.com
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Actor Terrence Howard, singer Tony Bennett and Viacom Chairman Sumner Redstone attend the Exploring the Arts Gala at Cipriani Wall Street on September 23, 2008 in New York City.."Exploring The Arts" Gala Hosted by Susan Bennett and Tony Bennett.Cipriani Wall Street.New York, NY United States.September 23, 2008.Photo by Michael Loccisano/FilmMagic.com..To license this image (16045983), contact FilmMagic.com
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Singer Quincy Jones, Gayle King and actor Terrence Howard attend the Exploring the Arts Gala at Cipriani Wall Street on September 23, 2008 in New York City.."Exploring The Arts" Gala Hosted by Susan Bennett and Tony Bennett.Cipriani Wall Street.New York, NY United States.September 23, 2008.Photo by Michael Loccisano/FilmMagic.com..To license this image (16045980), contact FilmMagic.com
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Singer Quincy Jones, Gayle King and actor Terrence Howard attend the Exploring the Arts Gala at Cipriani Wall Street on September 23, 2008 in New York City.."Exploring The Arts" Gala Hosted by Susan Bennett and Tony Bennett.Cipriani Wall Street.New York, NY United States.September 23, 2008.Photo by Michael Loccisano/FilmMagic.com..To license this image (16045979), contact FilmMagic.com
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Actor Terrence Howard and singer Quincy Jones attend the Exploring the Arts Gala at Cipriani Wall Street on September 23, 2008 in New York City.."Exploring The Arts" Gala Hosted by Susan Bennett and Tony Bennett.Cipriani Wall Street.New York, NY United States.September 23, 2008.Photo by Michael Loccisano/FilmMagic.com..To license this image (16045968), contact FilmMagic.com
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Actor Terrence Howard and singer Quincy Jones attend the Exploring the Arts Gala at Cipriani Wall Street on September 23, 2008 in New York City.."Exploring The Arts" Gala Hosted by Susan Bennett and Tony Bennett.Cipriani Wall Street.New York, NY United States.September 23, 2008.Photo by Michael Loccisano/FilmMagic.com..To license this image (16045967), contact FilmMagic.com
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By: Katrina on 9/26/2008 1:38PM
Sorry to hear about your loss. May your mother rest in God's loving arms for eternity.
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By: Margaret on 9/26/2008 7:56PM
Our prayers are with you and your family. God bless.
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By: YOMOMMA on 9/26/2008 4:32PM
You have always been in my prayers even more so now. If you need to feel loved call me I will give you all the love you can stand. I don't want to be your babies momma but we can play like we working towards that goal. LOVE YA MUCH
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By: Barbara Smith on 9/26/2008 6:48PM
FINALLY! Your class act is being recognized. In "Shine..." your voice tells it all, just as your eyes and speech do when you "act." You BECOME someone other than your "regular, normal" self and transport us to the heart of the characters acted or the lyrics sung. I am so tired of the singers and actors who are the same face, same voice, same as they are every day people no matter what part they have or song they are singing. Instead of ACTING or "feeling" the song, they are just being themselves. It can't have been easy, not being properly aprectiated for your quality work. Please know that many o us do.
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By: Niecy on 9/27/2008 12:31AM
May God keep you strong and in His everloving embrace. I can truly say that I know what you are going trhough haveing lost my won Father to this diesease. The pain of losing him was easier to bare than the pain of watching him wither away right before my very eyes. The solace I have is that for him there is no more suffering. For you mom there is the same comfort. May you continued to be blessed and everything you touch turn to gold. I have been a fan for a long time. I am happy to see your star rising.
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By: LOUISE ANDREWS on 9/27/2008 2:22AM
TERRENCE, I'M SORRY ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. BUT JUST REMEMBER SHE NOW IN GOD HANDS SHE WANT SUFFER ANYMORE. WHERE SHE IS NOW THAT IS WHERE WE ALL WANT TO BE.SO JUST REMEMBER SHE IS LOOKING DOWN AT ALL OF YOU SMILING. ONE DAY YOU WILL SEE HER AGAIN. I LOST MY MOTHER AND I KNOW I WILL SEE HER AGAIN...STAY STRONG AND KNOW THAT GOD CATCHES YOUR TEARS....LOUISE
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By: Miss Blackberry on 9/27/2008 8:06AM
May God be with you in your time of sorrow.Just remember he does nothing wrong.Keep making your mom proud of you.
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By: Joanese on 9/27/2008 1:28PM
Terrence,
My heart goes out to you and your family. I lost my aunt to cancer last December and my uncle died from cancer over ten years ago. I know they are resting with God with no more pain, just like your mother is now. She will always be with you.
Joanese
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By: Patricia Terrell on 9/27/2008 6:05PM
Yes,I just lost a very dear cousin to cancer on September 16, 2008.She left 4 children's and grandchilden's and other famil members. She was always the same .When I would go visit her, it was like visiting my Mother, which is in Heaven waiting to see her. She was "Special Angel ". God wanted her to come to her eternal home.
Love,
Patricia
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By: Patricia Terrell on 9/27/2008 6:06PM
I'm very saddened to hear the lost of your Mother. My Mother died 6 years ago and its truly a lost. But I go out to the cementry and put new flowers and visit her and My Father.But if you had a good relationship with her then you have a lot of memories. May God Bless You and Your Love Ones.
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