We're very sad to report that legendary comedic actor John Witherspoon has passed away.
According to Deadline, Witherspoon died suddenly at his home in Sherman Oaks, California on Tuesday, October 29. He was 77-years old.
“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.”
The actor is probably best remembered for his roles in Ice Cube's "Friday," "Next Friday" and "Friday After Next" movies.
Witherspoon was also the voice of Robert Freeman in the popular animated series "The Boondocks."
Other television and film roles included appearances in "Black Jesus," "Soul Plane," "Vampire In Brooklyn" and "Hollywood Shuffle."
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