Tyler Perry's Powerful and Emotional Speech at a Celebration of Black Cinema & Television

Tyler Perry was honored with the Icon Award at the 7th annual Celebration of Black Cinema and Television.
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[GoldenLady]

My father passed away 47 years ago next month and I am NOT "over" it. IMHO, we do NOT "get over " the loss of people we love, especially our parents. We learn to live with it, to be happy and enjoy life anyway. I would stop associating with anyone who told me to "get over" the loss of my loved ones, especially my parents. I will NEVER be "over" their loss; I just have learned to manage their absence. I have decided to choose joy, and not misery, as often as possible. May the lives of anyone reading this ALWAYS be blessed with good health, happiness, love, peace and prosperity. ✨️🙏🏾💛

[tracyreed]

This great man has made me, a person he doesn't even know is alive, so very, very proud.

[ardem]

Tyler Perry has me tearing up at work. My Mom made her transition Sept 30th. I think I am still numb so I will take Mr. Perry's advice and feel all the feelings. And definitely no BS!

[kathysearcy]

This man touches my heart. I learn from him, everytime I hear him speak. Peace and Prayers

[junemitchell]

Tyler I said it
Life can slip away from you so suddenly .
So I learn how to really cherish every moment of life ❤❤❤❤
Love always

[tynabrown]

People who love can feel your pain. It never goes away. But with time I pray we all get through it.

[DorothyHolmes-lqsz]

I love listening to Tyler Perry because he always has a good word to tell everyone!

[JoWyrick]

Grieving is an on going thing, You just keep the RIGHT Type PEOPLE AROUND YOU WHO WILL LIFT YOU UP and NOT ALWAYS TRY AND BRING YOU DOWN! THANK GOD YOU HAVE DONE THAT FOR ME, AND THE HATERS I IGNORE 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤🙏🏾🙏🏾💯💯💯

[roxannabledsoe]

December 5th made 7 years that my Mom passed away and I miss her more now than that day. Thank you Tyler for those comforting words.❤❤

[lisahobbs]

This is so true Tyler Perry, I lost a beloved sister this year and it is very difficult!

[DDD-revl]

Well u definitely doing that at a 62 year old I appreciate everything you put on screen and TV

[cynthiasessions]

Your speech brought tears to my eyes. My mom passed in December (early December 2017) as well and it's a hard month and I'm looking forward to getting away in the month of December like you now that I'm retired because I want to grieve my own way.❤ love all the dimensions of you! 😊

[Winshonwin]

I phuckin love u Tyler. I'm 35. I've watched u since I was 14 I think. Madeas Family Reunion. You don't understand what u mean to me and how much we connect. I love u Tyler.

[joycegiordano]

I love and respect Tyler so much. It's amazing that he has been so kind and successful after his horrendous childhood. He is a blessing and an excellent role model to people of all lages.

[reginagoudeau]

Very well deserved hang in there stay strong

[lisahaskins]

Hallelujah Praise God Amen 🙏🏼🙌🏼
Beautiful And Powerful Speech Tyler Perry
Thank You
God Bless You And Your Family

[shaundennis]

It's not just people at the bottom who try to tear you down but also the people at the top and near top that try to tear you down too.

[valeriejones]

When we hurt, encouraging others is a medicine. May God give him strength to navigate the waves of grief. Tyler you are inspiration despite the critics.

[kenthiawhite]

My dad died almost 5 years ago and there is not a day I don't think about him. Someone once said "grief is simply, love that doesn't have anywhere to go" and it really is. But I've also learned in grief there is also gratitude because I"m grateful for the memories that we had up unto his final days. Grief can also be for relationships and sometimes the hardest grief is grieving over someone who is still alive because they left with no explanation.

[TheSunshineplace]

Thank you Tyler for this❤. It's been 3 years since my mom passed. I've had to block people including family....to protect my peace.