RIP John Witherspoon (1 Viewer)

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor-comedian John Witherspoon, who memorably played Ice Cube’s father in the “Friday” films, has died. He was 77.

Witherspoon’s manager Alex Goodman confirmed late Tuesday that Witherspoon died in Los Angeles. No cause of death was released.

The actor had a prolific career, co-starring in three “Friday” films, appearing on “The Wayans Bros.”television series and voicing the grandfather in “The Boondocks” animated series.

His film roles included “Vampire in Brooklyn” and “Boomerang,” and he was a frequent guest on “Late Show with David Letterman.”.............

'Friday' actor-comedian John Witherspoon dies at 77

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor-comedian John Witherspoon, who memorably played Ice Cube's father in the "Friday" films, has died. He was 77.

apnews.com

 

[efil4stnias]

Rip...

I still say " you gotta coooordinate" to this day.

 

[superchuck500]

RIP.

Looking at his IMDB page is like a walk through my youth. The Incredible Hulk. Good Times. What's Happening. WKRP. Hill Street Blues. Ratboy! (remember Ratboy??). It just goes on and on. I

I remember cackling with laughter in the theater when he was on the screen in the first Friday.

 

[Torgo]

Funny dude. RIP.

 

[whodatbe]

One of my favorites. RIP John may heaven have a 2 piece and all the fries waiting for you.

 

[SUGrad03]

Damn.

Don’t nobody go in the bathroom for the next 35/45 minutes.

 

[Brad Mojo]

 

[Brad Mojo]

"Wine hoecake"

 

[Dago]

Damn....never saw a movie he was in where he didn't make me laugh

 

[DJ1BigTymer]

I will always remember the importance of wardrobe coordintaion thanks to him. RIP.

 

[Bronson]

damn, lil Nicky called his death

 

[*KamaraG!rl*]

Memorable in every thing he did! I l especially loved him on The Wayans Bros. and as Martin Lawrence's uncle in an episode of Martin.