Kevin Hart is mourning the loss of his dear friend Nate Smith, who served as his tour manager before his passing.
Hart, 46, often shared hilarious anecdotes of his life with his late pal throughout his standup career.
Kevin Hart Mourns the Loss of His Friend Nate Smith
The “Jumanji” star took to social media on Monday, November 17, to announce the devastating news.
“I lost a dear friend today,” Hart began in a post shared via Instagram. “Nate you are a legend in this game of comedy…. I am honored to have been able to call you my road manager.”
He continued, “You taught me so much about this business… ur loyalty and dedication was unmatched…. U had a heart of gold man…. Sometimes misunderstood by some but never by me.”
Hart went on to thank Smith for his years of friendship.
“Thank you for all that u did …. I love you for life man. You will be missed. RIP NATE…. One of the best to ever do it!!!!! Love u.”
Condolences Poured In for Kevin Hart
Fans of the comedian were quick to flood the comments section with thoughts and prayers for Hart and his late friend, as many felt a connection to Smith due to his constant presence in Hart’s sets.
“I remember watching this, wishing him peace 🕊️” one fan commented.
“I’m so sorry Kev, keep keeping his memory alive the way you do. Love and peace to you and yours. 🤍” another wrote.
“Prayers for you, Nate and those who love him 😇 🫂” a third follower added.
Kevin Hart and Nate Smith Go Way Back
The “Night School” actor often told stories of his relationship with Smith, including in his 2010 comedy special, “Seriously Funny.”
“My road manager and I are very close,” Hart began to a roaring audience. “He’s older. We fight a lot, though. It’s kinda like a relationship. He’s been around me for years. He was with me before money even came into the picture. He’s the one scrambling up for me. But when you’re around somebody for so long, naturally you start to butt heads. Little [expletive] annoys you.”
He then delivered the punchline, “I don’t like the way he sneezes… I never saw nobody catch they breath from a sneeze.”
Smith stayed by Hart’s side throughout his career, and the actor showed his appreciation in 2018 by gifting his friend a vintage car.
“My Road Manager of 12yrs Nate Smith walked into his home and found a nice surprise in his garage. We argue like cats and dogs but ur loyalty has never been in question,” Hart captioned a video of the sweet moment. “I love your old ass man….Thank you for your help in making another tour a major success!!!!”
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