Legendary Actor John Witherspoon Passes Away At 77

TSR Take A Moment: The entertainment world has lost a legend today. John Witherspoon has passed away at 77 at his California home today and his fellow actors and friends are mourning the veteran actor and comedian.

He’s most known for his roles in the “Friday” franchise and for playing ‘Pops’ in “The Wayans Bros.”

“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 at the age of 77,” Witherspoon’s family said in a statement to Deadline. “He is survived by his wife Angela, and his sons JD, Alexander, and a large family. 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. John used to say ‘I’m no big deal’, but he was huge deal to us.”

Celebrities including DJ Pooh and Regina King have expressed their condolences on Twitter.

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

We continue to pray for the family, friends and fans of John Witherspoon during this very difficult time.