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Regina King’s Emotional Goodbye To TV Dad Hal williams
Regina King is mourning the loss of veteran actor Hal Williams, who died at the age of 91. Williams portrayed Lester Jenkins, the father of King’s character Brenda Jenkins, on the beloved NBC sitcom 227, where the two worked together throughout the show’s five-season run from 1985 to 1990. Although they only shared 227 as co-stars, their relationship grew into a genuine father-daughter bond that lasted long after the series ended.
In a heartfelt tribute, King revealed that Williams became much more than her TV dad. She said he gave her a sense of safety as a young actress, shielding her from the pressures and politics of the entertainment industry. Because her own parents were divorced and her father wasn’t always present, she said Williams filled an important role in her life with his gentleness, steadiness, and unconditional care. She also expressed gratitude that they were able to spend time together during Christmas, never imagining it would be their final visit.
King wrote, “I’m saddened by the passing of my TV dad, Hal Williams, but so grateful for the many years, memories and special moments we shared. He lived 91 full years, and I feel incredibly fortunate that some of those years were shared with me. From the time I was young, he gave me a sense of safety that extended far beyond the work we did together. Because my parents were divorced and my own father wasn’t always available, I was able to share moments with him that meant more to me than he may ever have known. I’m especially grateful that we were able to spend time together this past Christmas. Thank you for being such a beautiful part of my life. This is not goodbye. It’s see you later. I love you. Live in peace, Dad.”
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Regina King’s Emotional Goodbye To TV Dad Hal williams
Regina King is mourning the loss of veteran actor Hal Williams, who died at the age of 91. Williams portrayed Lester Jenkins, the father of King’s character Brenda Jenkins, on the beloved NBC sitcom 227, where the two worked together throughout the show’s five-season run from 1985 to 1990. Although they only shared 227 as co-stars, their relationship grew into a genuine father-daughter bond that lasted long after the series ended.
In a heartfelt tribute, King revealed that Williams became much more than her TV dad. She said he gave her a sense of safety as a young actress, shielding her from the pressures and politics of the entertainment industry. Because her own parents were divorced and her father wasn’t always present, she said Williams filled an important role in her life with his gentleness, steadiness, and unconditional care. She also expressed gratitude that they were able to spend time together during Christmas, never imagining it would be their final visit.
King wrote, “I’m saddened by the passing of my TV dad, Hal Williams, but so grateful for the many years, memories and special moments we shared. He lived 91 full years, and I feel incredibly fortunate that some of those years were shared with me. From the time I was young, he gave me a sense of safety that extended far beyond the work we did together. Because my parents were divorced and my own father wasn’t always available, I was able to share moments with him that meant more to me than he may ever have known. I’m especially grateful that we were able to spend time together this past Christmas. Thank you for being such a beautiful part of my life. This is not goodbye. It’s see you later. I love you. Live in peace, Dad.”
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