John Witherspoon, best known for his iconic role in the 'Friday' movie series, has died. He was 77.
10:12 PM PDT, October 29, 2019Celebrated comic actor John Witherspoon, best known for his iconic role as Willie Jones in the“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," Witherspoon's family said in a statement to"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,"...
It is with deep sadness we have to tweet this, but our husband & father John Witherspoon has passed away. He was a Legend in the entertainment industry, and a father figure to all who watched him over the years. We love you “POPS” always & forever.
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