Tisha Campbell’s fans are doubling down after she shared a rare photo of her father months after his unexpected death

A couple of months after her father died and his adult tapes were found, actress Tisha Campbell honored his memory on what would have been his 77th birthday.

The “Martin” star shared a touching photo of herself and her father on Instagram with her 2.5 million followers.

In the photo, each she and her father, Clifton Vernon Ethridge Campbell, also generally known as Cliff, are wearing black. Tisha, looking like a real daddy’s girl, is wearing a striped vest and trendy bracelet earrings, while her father lovingly rests his head on her shoulder, wearing a black T-shirt.

Her caption to the post was a touching letter to her dad expressing how strong she was during this time of mourning.

“It’s my dad’s first heavenly birthday. Sometimes I feel just like the world has turned off its axis since you’ve got been gone, but you could be so proud of me,” she wrote, before recalling some of the words he told her.

She was flooded with fans comment section, sending virtual hugs and support to the “School Daze” actress and gushing over how good they each look.

One of the primary to share expressions of love was her “House Party” co-star AJ Johnson, who sympathized with her loss. “I’m losing my dad… A club we don’t choose to join… so you KNOW I’m giving you an extra tight hug today! His spirit has always been a strong presence…keep listening and trusting.”

Bowlegged Lou, who also appeared within the classic hip-hop video, sent his support, commenting: “Your dad will at all times live in your heart. I remember meeting him again and again. Cool guy.”

EGOT Viola Davis also praised the “beautiful tribute to Campbell”.

One person focused on how young her dad looked within the photo. “DAD???? He looks more like your brother or something!!! May he rest in eternal comfort,” one person wrote.

Another said: “Daddy is more like your siblings. So young, I’m praying for you and your loved ones, Tish. Happy heavenly birthday to your dad.

According to him posthumousCliff passed away on November 1, 2023. Born in Winchester, Virginia, he moved to Rahway, New Jersey on the age of 10, putting down roots in the world.

He served as a group counselor at a home for disadvantaged youth for over twenty years.

Later in life, he continued his passion for chess, becoming a respected chess coach. Cliff’s true calling was helping others, especially children, and he found achievement in sharing his chess knowledge with people from all walks of life. Whether teaching adults, children with special needs, or individuals and schools in underserved communities, Cliff’s impact was profound and far-reaching.

Some of these lessons were passed on to his six surviving children, including Tisha, and his many grandchildren. From the “Not Another Church Movie” actress’s post, it seems that he’s gone but not forgotten and that she keeps pieces of him with her each day.

“You said, ‘Every move should have a purpose. Protect yourself like a queen protects the other pieces on the chessboard by thinking two steps ahead of everyone else,’” Campbell continued in her post, recalling her chess lessons.

The former child star apparently learned the hard way that she doesn’t know all the pieces about her father. While cleansing out his room after his death, Campbell got here across his dad’s collection of dirty adult videos.

“Why do I have to find the bulls,” said the “Little Shop of Horrors” star. “We’re going through my dad’s s—t; Check this out!”

“Look at these hunks,” she said, laughing as she rummaged through her fastidiously arranged DVD collection, which included titles similar to “Black Cobra,” “Milf Chocolate,” and “Hoochie C-ie Mamas.”

Another voice out of frame said in amazement, “He could open a store right here!”

Campbell explained that she was attempting to get her father to throw away his old TV.

“The last time I used to be here, I said, ‘Dad, let’s get rid of this. Why do you even have it? Nobody makes DVDs anymore? – he recalls in a recording published on social media. “(He said) ‘No, no, you may’t take my DVD player!’ I need my… Now we all know why. Nasty ass.

As the 52-year-old goes through a period of mourning, memories like these will make her laugh and think fondly of her beloved father.

Concluding her tribute post, she said, “I’m listening, dad… thank you for continuing to be an angel and protecting me and my children.”

Campbell has two sons, Xen and Ezekiel Martin, with her ex-husband of over 20 years, Duane Martin.