In news that can only be described as tragic, actor-comedian John Witherspoon – best known for his fatherly roles on the ‘Friday’ franchise and ‘The Wayans Bros.’ television sitcom – passed away Tuesday (October 29).
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John Witherspoon, an actor-comedian who for decades made audiences laugh in television shows and films, including the hit Friday franchise, died suddenly at his home today. He was 77.
“It is with deepest sorrow that we can confirm our beloved husband and father, John Witherspoon, one of the hardest working men in show business, died today at his home in Sherman Oaks at the age of 77,” Witherspoon’s family said in a statement to Deadline. “He is survived by his wife Angela, and his sons JD, Alexander, and a large family. We are all in shock, please give us a minute for a moment in privacy and we will celebrate his life and his work together. John used to say ‘I’m no big deal’, but he was huge deal to us.”
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In addition to ‘Wayans Bros.’ and the ‘Friday’ franchise, Witherspoon appeared in numerous films including ‘Hollywood Shuffle,’ ‘Boomerang,’ ‘Vampire in Brooklyn,’ ‘I’m Gonna Get You Sucka,’ ‘Bird,’ and ‘The Meteor Man.’
He will be sorely missed.
This hurt me like Whitney did. This man is one of the GREATS ‼️‼️‼️ RIH ♥️
Oh no. This is so sad. Rest in peace John ??
God Bless Him & Keep his Family in these days He had a storied Glamorous portfolio of accomplishment s And Humore all of his OWN. He will be missed but we all must go unfortunately one day
Wow, rip john
Light and Love, King! ????️
I always enjoyed his presence on film and TV. Condolences to his family.
RIP Mr. Witherspoon. ???
Wow, can’t believe he gone, this guy was hilarious, rest in power , thoughts and well wishes to his family
Omg this one hit home
He made us laugh when he was alive. He will live on in our hearts. RIP
Rest in Heaven Mr Witherspoon
Damn…may he R.I.P.