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Comedian Reynaldo Rey, probably best known for playing Red’s father in Friday, has passed away. He was 75. 

Reports TMZ.

Reynaldo Rey, longtime comedian and character actor, died early Thursday morning in Los Angeles … TMZ has learned.

Rey was famous for his movie roles in “Friday,” “White Men Can’t Jump,” and “Harlem Nights.” He also appeared in tons of TV shows going back to the 80s … such as “The Bernie Mac Show,” “The Wayans Bros.,” “227,” and “Sanford.”

His manager tells us Rey passed away in a hospital. He suffered a stroke last year … and started suffering complications in January. He’d checked into the hospital for treatment.

We’re told his wife was at his side when he died.

Rest in power Reynaldo Rey.

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Read more: http://www.tmz.com/2015/05/28/reynaldo-rey-dead-dies-friday-dad-stroke/#ixzz3bWqbaRiV