![]() 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. They made a statement on Witherspoon’s official Twitter account: "It is with the 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 at the age of 77. No cause of death was revealed, but his family said they were shocked. On October 29, 2019, John Witherspoon died. He is married to Pilar Teaspoon, an Internet personality.Ī post shared by John "POPS" Witherspoon on at 10:21pm PDT Death Like his dad, he performs stand-up and has voiced a character on The Boondocks. John David caught the acting and comedy bug. Famous TV host and comedian, and John’s friend, David Letterman, became the godfather to his two sons. The couple had two sons, John David, and Alexander. His wife also worked in the movie industry as an actor. John tied the knot with Angela Robinson in 1988. ![]() Several times he starred with Eddie Murphy in such movies as Boomerang (1992), Vampire in Brooklyn (1995), Dr.Dolittle 2 (2001), and others. Over the years, John managed to work with a lot of well-known actors. They became the only actors who appeared in all parts of the franchise. In 20, Witherspoon continued playing in Friday’s sequels alongside Ice Cube. ![]() Gary Gray and written by Ice Cube and DJ Pooh. The most notable John’s work became American stoner comedy movie Friday, directed by F. He continued playing Pops until 1999, appeared in 101 episodes. ![]() He performed the role of Shawn and Marlon's dysfunctional tacky father, who owned his locally famed diner right by Shawn and Marlon's newsstand. In a year, Witherspoon starred as John "Pops" Williams on the WB’s sitcom The Wayans Bros. Smith eventually escaped from Augustus after becoming unsettled by his overbearing personality. In a bid to scare Will out of having a relationship he took him on a trip aboard his plane but crash lands in a mountain forest. In 1994 the Detroit-born actor appeared alongside Will Smith in the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, in which he played Augustus Adams, who was the protective dad of Will Smith's girlfriend, Lisa. He played Bobby's boss at Winky Dinky Dog and tried his best to keep Bobby a steady employee but became exasperated by Bobby's constant need to attend auditions. Seven years later, Witherspoon became widely known as Mr.Jones in Hollywood Shuffle. His debut project was The Jazz Singer, an American drama movie and a remake of the 1927 movie The Jazz Singer, released by EMI Films. In 1980 the rising actor began appearing in movies. He was best known as playing Pops in the Friday film franchise and as Gramps in The Boondocks.A post shared by John "POPS" Witherspoon on at 1:42pm PDT Witherspoon was a prolific actor who enjoyed a long career in show business. □□John Witherspoon, Beloved 'Friday' and 'The Wayans Bros.' Star, Dead at 77 | Entertainment Tonight I know he’s already up there makin everyone laugh □□ #rip #comedy #legend #JohnWitherspoon /mKzXUGK8Uw The world has lost a true comedy legend and all around genuine soul, who paved the way for so many of us to be able to do what we love. All comics could learn from John Witherspoon!! RIP!! /jTBy1p1SQr Let me tell you something, this man was a genius!! Like bend over in your chair hollering with laughter funny. ![]()
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