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Tyler Perry's Mom Dies

December 09, 2009

Tyler Perry’s mother Willie Maxine Perry has passed away at the age of 64.

The producer announced the sad news on his website yesterday, writing, "Willie Maxine Perry. February 12, 1945 to December 8, 2009. Thank you for all your prayers.”

Although there are no details that have surfaced regarding her death, Willie is the person who inspired Perry’s most popular character in his movies, Madea.

Tyler credited his mother, a preschool teacher in New Orleans, as the inspiration for the...READ MORE

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Tyler Perry Donates $1 Million to NAACP

November 24, 2009

Tyler Perry is doing pretty well for himself. So in the spirit of the season, he decided to donate $1 million to the NAACP.

He said in a statement today, "I feel so honored and blessed to be in a position where I can give. Had it not been for the perseverance and vision of the thousands who came before me in the 100 years of this legendary organization, I would not be in the position I am in today."...READ MORE

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Tyler Perry: I Was Beaten and Molested as a Child

October 06, 2009

Actor Tyler Perry has opened up about his horrific childhood telling fans he was beaten and molested as a child.

Perry had kept quiet about his troubled past, until now. He wrote on his blog, "I'm tired of holding this in. I don't know what to do with it anymore, so, I've decided to give some of it away."

"Turning 40 is such a blessing. Especially because as I child I always thought I would die before I...READ MORE

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Tyler Perry's Suicidal Thoughts

May 22, 2008

Who knew that comedy guy Tyler Perry had a dark side. He admits to trying to commit suicide during his abusive childhood. He failed at the attempt, and then changed his name to disassociate himself from his terrible upbringing.

"As a kid, I considered suicide and even attempted it a couple of times because I thought it would be easier to be dead. I remember when I was 17, I did something that ticked (my father) off - something minor. My...READ MORE

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