Comedian Sheryl Underwood faced backlash after jokes about her late husband Michael Sparkman were made during a Kevin Hart roast. Here's the truth about Sparkman's tragic death.
Underwood's husband, a chef, died by suicide in 1990 after battling severe depression during their marriage. The couple struggled through difficult years as he dealt with worsening mental health issues, including a prior overdose attempt before his death.
Speaking about his passing, Underwood recalled the final conversation she had with him before he died, saying it was 'the most painful thing in the world'.
Years later, Underwood revisited her personal tragedy while discussing the death of Kate Spade during an emotional episode of The Talk, becoming visibly emotional as she reflected on losing her husband.
