Actor-comedian John Witherspoon, who memorably played Ice Cube's father in the 'Friday' films, has died. He was 77.
LOS ANGELES — Actor-comedian John Witherspoon, who memorably played Ice Cube's father in the"Friday" films, has died. He was 77.
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."
"Life won't be as funny without him," Ice Cube said in a Twitter post late Tuesday, adding that he was devastated by news of Witherspoon's death.
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