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John Witherspoon Is Dead by Rapmoney(m): 3:24am On Oct 31, 2019
US actor and comedian John Witherspoon, best known for his role as rapper Ice Cube's father in the comedy trilogy Friday, has died at the age of 77.

Born John Weatherspoon, he started out as a stand-up comedian in the 1970s.
He made his film debut in the 1980 The Jazz Singer and appeared in Hollywood Shuffle, Boomerang, Vampire in Brooklyn and The Ladies Man.

The cause of death is not known. Relatives and celebrity friends have been paying tribute to Witherspoon.
"We love you 'POPS' always and forever," his family said on his Twitter account.

Witherspoon played Ice Cube's father "Pops" in the Friday trilogy. He voiced the grandfather in the Boondocks animated series and was a frequent guest on Late Show with David Letterman.

But for many, Witherspoon's performance as "Pops" in Friday was his most recognisable role. He also appeared in the sequels Next Friday and Friday After Next.

Ice Cube said in a Twitter post he was devastated by the death. "Life won't be as funny without him," he added.

Celebrities including Chance The Rapper, actress Jackée Harry, director Judd Apatow and Ava Dupernay paid tributes to the actor.
Skip Twitter post by @ava

Witherspoon is survived by wife, Angela and two sons.

Source:https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-50239ava

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Re: John Witherspoon Is Dead by Rapmoney(m): 3:25am On Oct 31, 2019
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Re: John Witherspoon Is Dead by BarrElChapo(m): 3:48am On Oct 31, 2019
RIP

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Re: John Witherspoon Is Dead by greatmarshall(m): 3:54am On Oct 31, 2019
Rip

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Re: John Witherspoon Is Dead by daddytime(m): 4:49am On Oct 31, 2019
Awww

R.I.P funny man

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Re: John Witherspoon Is Dead by saheedbadmus(m): 5:23am On Oct 31, 2019
Rest in peace
Re: John Witherspoon Is Dead by chloride6: 10:54am On Oct 31, 2019
Na now una morning break abi?

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Re: John Witherspoon Is Dead by realestniggah: 10:54am On Oct 31, 2019
Old news

Seun your mods are sleeping

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Re: John Witherspoon Is Dead by OBTMOS(m): 10:55am On Oct 31, 2019
RIP
Re: John Witherspoon Is Dead by one1prax(m): 10:55am On Oct 31, 2019
chai, i used to love that guy, dude was funny




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Re: John Witherspoon Is Dead by yeyeboi(m): 10:55am On Oct 31, 2019
SInce 2days now day just dey break for nairaland now

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Re: John Witherspoon Is Dead by MoneyMattersNG: 10:55am On Oct 31, 2019
I will never forget this man from the movie.. "Next Friday"... May his soul rest in peace.

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Re: John Witherspoon Is Dead by poweredcom(m): 10:56am On Oct 31, 2019
Dis just made front page sometin dat happens three days ago

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Re: John Witherspoon Is Dead by citruslimited(m): 10:56am On Oct 31, 2019
Rip

In life there is time for everything
Re: John Witherspoon Is Dead by santislim8(m): 10:56am On Oct 31, 2019
Rip grandad

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Re: John Witherspoon Is Dead by kestolove95(m): 10:56am On Oct 31, 2019
And buhari is still alive?

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Re: John Witherspoon Is Dead by chukwuibuipob: 10:56am On Oct 31, 2019
embarassedy
Re: John Witherspoon Is Dead by Gideoniteprime4: 10:56am On Oct 31, 2019
RIP

Re: John Witherspoon Is Dead by Nthrone(m): 10:57am On Oct 31, 2019
Rip, don't know him though
Re: John Witherspoon Is Dead by careytommy37(m): 10:57am On Oct 31, 2019
Y
Re: John Witherspoon Is Dead by BamiTii(f): 10:58am On Oct 31, 2019
RIP
Re: John Witherspoon Is Dead by Lexusgs430: 10:58am On Oct 31, 2019
If only a snake was attached to the story............

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Re: John Witherspoon Is Dead by SweetPreeq(m): 10:58am On Oct 31, 2019
Eyah...

Spoon don wither las las
Re: John Witherspoon Is Dead by zidek(m): 10:58am On Oct 31, 2019
Rip Mr john
Re: John Witherspoon Is Dead by Kingrexyl(m): 10:59am On Oct 31, 2019
Too bad!
Re: John Witherspoon Is Dead by Celexralno: 10:59am On Oct 31, 2019
Why legend always die quick ☹️

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Re: John Witherspoon Is Dead by philip0906(m): 10:59am On Oct 31, 2019
Chai

His voice over as Granddad in boondocks was everything.

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