Hollywood is still reeling from Tuesday’s news (October 29) of the sudden death of legendary comedian-actor John Witherspoon (aged 77).  As of time reported, the cause of death has not been confirmed.

Best known for his fatherly roles in the ‘Friday’ film franchise and ‘The Wayan Bros’ television sitcom, Witherspoon has also had memorable roles in ‘Boomerang,’ ‘Vampire in Brooklyn,’ ‘I’m Gonna Get You Sucka,’ ‘The Boondocks’ (animated television sitcom), ‘The Meteor Man,’ and more.

To remember his impact on film and television, fans and celebrities alike have taken to Twitter in droves to salute the funnyman.  Look inside for more:

 

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Aww man this is a heart breaker I remember the first day on the set of next Friday and you told me calm down and let the jokes come natural I was so honored to have work with you thank you for all the advice and laughs and great movies that you gave us Jhon we love you man rest easy see you in comedy heaven ?❤️?? you be truly missed

A post shared by Mike Epps (@eppsie) on Oct 29, 2019 at 10:48pm PDT

My dad, my grandpa, my comedic inspiration! I love you Spoons! Rest In Paradise, King pic.twitter.com/U6GsNrrKXF

— Regina King (@ReginaKing) October 30, 2019

RIP my brother. You will be missed. Mannnnnnn this is a hard one. ??John Witherspoon, Beloved ‘Friday’ and ‘The Wayans Bros.’ Star, Dead at 77 | Entertainment Tonight https://t.co/iUzyjCI4U1

— David Alan Grier (@davidalangrier) October 30, 2019

 

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Rest in paradise John Witherspoon.

A post shared by soMMore (@sommore) on Oct 30, 2019 at 1:49am PDT

 

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I don’t want to say Goodbye, so I’ll just say THANK YOU. #Johnwhitherspoon ? a friend a great teacher and a tremendous Talent. In this picture we were in Miami, hot and tired. The one thing John told me, GET THAT MONEY and I remember that night I did just that. I would stalk him and sit on the side of the stage to watch his greatness. I worked with him on my very first movie Next Friday , seems like yesterday .His brother Ron and wife Loretta help me with my son @joshuawhitley11 for the first four years of his life. John will be missed. My prayers go out to his wife Angela his sons and all the extended family that worked with him. #johnwhitherspoon #comic #legend

A post shared by kym whitley (@kymwhitley) on Oct 30, 2019 at 9:16am PDT

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