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Legendary comedic actor John Witherspoon who starred in ‘Friday’, ‘Boondocks’ and the Wayans Bros. TV show died at age 77 in a statement released from his family on Twitter.
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.
– The Witherspoon Family pic.twitter.com/ov9P34kaMn
— John Witherspoon (@John_POPS_Spoon) October 30, 2019
So…my Dad died today & honestly I’m not sure how to feel. I’m sad, but I’m also happy 4 all the great times we had together. We’d roast each other like homies more than Father & Son, and I really liked that. He was my best friend & my idol.
Love U Dad…I’ll miss u.
– J.D. pic.twitter.com/zvzep5S11I
— J.D. (@jdwitherspoon) October 30, 2019
I’m devastated over the passing of John Witherspoon. Life won’t be as funny without him. pic.twitter.com/gtmiZiEppP
— Ice Cube (@icecube) October 30, 2019
Fans immediately took to Twitter to pay their respects by sharing their favorite scenes featuring Witherspoon.
R.I.P. John Witherspoon😓 this is one of my top 5 favorite moments
pic.twitter.com/G930YlERdE— Tabari (@BigLit_) October 30, 2019
John Witherspoon delivering one of the most legendary lines in film history pic.twitter.com/RhxgqdJEJh
— Josiah Johnson (@KingJosiah54) October 30, 2019
RIP, John Witherspoon
I'm carrying this scene with me forever pic.twitter.com/3Y8T2oQ6LI
— Nate x Ming: The New Dynasty (@NateMing) October 30, 2019
https://twitter.com/Rikochet__/status/1189405882779615232
https://twitter.com/BobbyTheChef/status/1189411118663421952
“my dick is bigger than yourssss” 😂
rip john witherspoon 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/06jRUqjUG0
— ke (@roadrunnerke) October 30, 2019
Man This Hit Me Hard…R.I.P John Witherspoon, You Will Definitely Be Missed pic.twitter.com/9qNnzhleD1
— Cool Al 😎 (@SoCoolAl) October 30, 2019
This is still one of the funniest scenes I've ever seen
RIP John Witherspoon, truly one of the greats. pic.twitter.com/e5eaNcTOvC
— ShakGPT (@ShakExcellence) October 30, 2019
R.I.P. John Witherspoon, you will be missed pic.twitter.com/hRIiHApsin
— The J Bolt⚡️ ⚽️🎬 (@TheJBolt) October 30, 2019
Rip John Witherspoon
Today ima put hot sauce on my burrito baby 🥺
— filipino prophet (@Coldh4rt) October 30, 2019
here's a supercut of john witherspoon eating food in movies just because pic.twitter.com/nSE7qihmtl
— Tyler Conway (@jtylerconway) October 30, 2019
🎤 This day began with such joy.
And it’s ending with this heart wrenching news of John Witherspoon’s passing. One of our comic brothers. 🌹 RIP pic.twitter.com/efSqqw6BHJ— Arsenio Hall (@ArsenioHall) October 30, 2019
My dad, my grandpa, my comedic inspiration! I love you Spoons! Rest In Paradise, King pic.twitter.com/U6GsNrrKXF
— Regina King (@ReginaKing) October 30, 2019