R.I.P. To An Icon: Celebrities And Fans Pay Tribute To The Late, Great John Singleton
The entertainment world was shocked this past weekend when it was revealed that John Singleton had suffered a stroke at just 51 years old. There have been plenty of untrue reports and speculation in the days since, but his family released a statement that they are expected to take him off of life support.
This is incredibly sad news and Singleton’s peers and fans are expressing love and prayer for him and his family. Let’s take a moment to pay respects to one of the truest icons of black art we’ll ever see.
Take a look at the outpouring of love.
RIP John Singleton. So sad to hear. John was a brave artist and a true inspiration. His vision changed everything.
— Jordan Peele (@JordanPeele) April 29, 2019
I am immensely sad about the death of John Singleton @SHAFT6816. He was always full of energy when we met, and appreciative of my work. I did a Q&A with him at @ABFF 2017 that was AMAZING. I hope they put the video up. He got a big laugh out of my initial hatred of “Baby Boy”! 1/
— rolandsmartin (@rolandsmartin) April 29, 2019
There was a time when I was struggling to pay my bills in film school and not sure this town was for me. And one day, not long after Boyz N The Hood exploded on the scene, my phone rang. It was John Singleton. John did not know me at all. But someone … https://t.co/GWpxRuuDVi pic.twitter.com/RfN3Giewm3
— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) April 26, 2019
John Singleton was offered $100,000 to walk on Boyz N The Hood (1991). They wanted an experienced director but responded, "I’m doing this movie. This is the movie I was born to make". The film made more money per screen than Terminator 2 and received a 20 minute ovation at Cannes pic.twitter.com/IpsYecIdfM
— Reconsidering Cinema (@coenesqued) April 29, 2019
Rest up John Singleton. We never met, but Remember The Time literally changed my life. Thank you so much. God Bless you
— Chance The Rapper Owbum 📅 (@chancetherapper) April 29, 2019
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My prayers go out today to John Singleton and his family. May God bless the young cinematic king who gave us images that will stay with us forever.🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/tohsQTUPbj
— Robert Townsend (@Robert_Townsend) April 29, 2019
John Singleton was a true inspiration. He made movies that told our stories, and he showed us that there could be limitless possibilities for young, black, creative people. Deepest condolences to his family and friends. https://t.co/6BLqMQXjPV
— Joy Reid (@JoyAnnReid) April 29, 2019
John Singleton will b missed. My heart goes out2his family. Boyz N the Hood,the definitive 1990's film.His noms for Oscars-Best Director&Best Original Screenplay.Youngest filmmaker&first African American2be nominated in those categories.The film is in the Library of Congress
— Vincent D'Onofrio (@vincentdonofrio) April 29, 2019
Thank you John Singleton for leading the way for so many of us who wanted to create but never saw a representation of us on screen. Could not be here without you. Rest in Power.
— Ronald Funches (@RonFunches) April 29, 2019
This is me & john Singleton on text in 2017 talking about doing a three six mafia biopic If this would had happened we would have won another Oscar for Best Picture John Singleton is a genius he knew the culture he helped us all I love you bro pic.twitter.com/yYo62kOSdv
— juicy j (@therealjuicyj) April 29, 2019
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