'His films broke ground. His films mattered.' 'We will miss his work and his storytelling voice.' 'Mourning the loss of a collaborator & True Friend' 'His vision changed everything.' 'He will be missed.' Hollywood mourns director John Singleton
Director John Singleton was the kind of filmmaker who could break barriers, hearts and misconceptions in a single frame.
It's that singular talent that's being remembered by his peers and colleagues in Hollywood upon news that the"Boyz n the Hood" director died at age 51 after suffering a stroke almost two weeks ago. Read some tributes to Singleton below.Samuel L. Jackson"Mourning the loss of a collaborator & True Friend John Singleton. He blazed the trail for many young film makers, always remaining true to who he was & where he came from!!! RIP Brother.
— Ava DuVernay April 29, 2019 Jordan Peele"RIP John Singleton. So sad to hear. John was a brave artist and a true inspiration. His vision changed everything." -- via TwitterThe Academy"The youngest-ever Best Director nominee and an inspiration to us all. John Singleton, you will be greatly missed."-- via TwitterThe youngest-ever Best Director nominee and an inspiration to us all. John Singleton, you will be greatly missed. pic.twitter.
— The Academy April 29, 2019 The NAACP"John Singleton was a great director and storyteller who was never afraid to show African Americans in complex, multidimensional roles. We hope that his legacy will inspire a new generation of filmmakers to turn a positive and progressive lens toward minorities in this country." -- via TwitterNeil deGrasse Tyson "Stars in the universe that burn the brightest, live shorter lives than others.
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