Martin star Tommy Ford has passed at 52

Tommy Ford -- who played Tommy on the '90s hit show "Martin" -- has died ... TMZ has learned. 

Tommy passed away Wednesday in an Atlanta hospital surrounded by family and friends.

As we reported, Ford had been on life support after an aneurysm ruptured in his abdomen. He was initially hospitalized Sunday, and his health had declined since. Family made the decision to turn off support this afternoon.

Ford played Martin Lawrence's best friend for all 5 seasons of the show.

He was 52.