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Ava Duvernay’s Tribute To Her Late Father Will Touch Your Heart

Ava Duvernay's remembers her father after he passed away earlier this week.

Published on March 21, 2016

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It’s a heartbreaking time for Ava Duvernay, who lost her father, Murray Maye, last week. The Golden Globe-nominated director took to social media to tribute the man she called her “hero.”

Oprah responded to one of Ava’s tweets, sharing her honor for being able to speak his graces at his “going home” celebration.

https://twitter.com/AVAETC/status/711922417615171584

We’re saddened by this news and have Ava and family in our prayers.

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