Comedian and actor Mike Epps revealed on social media on Thursday night that his father, Tommy Epps Sr., has passed away. “He was a Hard worker, Good father, and God believers,” Epps wrote, “fly High king, kiss mama for me.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mike Epps (@therealmikeepps) The unfortunate announcement of his father's passing comes six weeks after the death of the comedian’s mother just days before Christmas, according to Essence. The Next Friday actor didn’t share the cause of his father’s death.