Fans, Family And Friends Mourn The Passing Of John Witherspoon

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Tributes To The Late John Witherspoon

Beloved comedian and actor John Witherspoon passed away in his home Tuesday night at the age of 77. His sudden death has sent shockwaves through the industry as he is one of the most iconic entertainers of all time. He’s been in everything from Boomerang to The Wayans Bros, The Boondocks and most notably Craig’s pops in the Friday trilogy. A true cultural icon, who will be missed.

See how Fans, friends, and family all came together to pay tribute to Witherspoon and his legendary contributions to black cinema and entertainment overall. R.I.P. to one of the GOATs John Witherspoon. Take a look at these loving celebrations of his life and genius.

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

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

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

I’m signing this at my wedding ….RIP Pops pic.twitter.com/bfZrgsKe7K

— Uncle Parlay🏁 (@MettaWorld_Mack) October 30, 2019

Damn! RIP “POPS” 🙏🏼 🙏🏼🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/PoTl2oaPFo

— Timothy DeLaGhetto (@TimothyDeLaG) October 30, 2019

DAMN RIP POPS 🙏🏽

my favorite past time is saying this every time I come out of the bathroom and knowing that I can’t be friends with anyone that doesn’t get the reference

such a legendary character that I sometimes forget wasn’t a real life acquaintance of mine 💔 pic.twitter.com/7S3BWKBHMH

— rhêtorík (@djrhetorik) October 30, 2019

RIP POPS #JohnWitherspoon 🙌🏾One of the greatest man this my favorite clip from him 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/c7StYTQdcU

— Harold Givens (Thegiven1) 🙇🏾‍♂️💰 (@HaroldGivens6) October 30, 2019

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Pure CLASSIC man. Dang!! This one hit home 😭🙏🏾 RIP POPS pic.twitter.com/plog8kDB7V

— AnimeBae™ ブーダ (@Zero_N_Bless) October 30, 2019

John Witherspoon is black history. What a list.

Wayans Bros
Boondocks
Friday x3
Boomerang
House Party
Hollywood Shuffle
Vampire in Brooklyn
Soul Plane
Black Jesus
Waynehead
The Richard Pryor Show
Meteor Man
Bebe’s Kids
I’m Gonna Git You Sucka
I Got The Hookup

— Rembert Browne (@rembert) October 30, 2019

REST IN LOVE, Pops! Although John Witherspoon was most notably known for his roles in “Friday,” “Next Friday,” “Last Friday,” and “The Boondocks,” he made you laugh till’ your sides hurt in every role he played. Here’s a thread of pure funny. ⬇️ #JohnWitherspoon #RIP pic.twitter.com/V3Y4vzCdP3

— ShakariSBriggs (@ShakariSBriggs) October 30, 2019

It’s where I first remembered The Great John Witherspoon on the screen in @Robert_Townsend Hollywood Shuffle R I P funny man pic.twitter.com/1RcTSCu1Gt

— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) October 30, 2019