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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1. Sorry to hear about your loss. May your mother rest in God's loving arms for eternity.
Katrina at 1:38PM on Sep 26th 2008