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Ice Cube, Marlon Waynes, Questlove, & More React to the Death of John Witherspoon
Everyone from Questlove to Ice Cube to Ava DuVernay sent out support for "Pops."
Legendary comedic actor John Witherspoon died at his home on Tuesday, October 29th. The actor, who was 77 at the time of his death, maintained one of the more successful careers in entertainment.
READ: Legendary Comedian John Witherspoon aka "Pops" Dies at 77
Over a career that's spanned over 40 years, Witherspoon has appeared in classic TV shows and moves like The Richard Pryor Show. Good Times. Boomerang. Friday, House Party, The Boondocks, and more.
Since his death was first announced, those inspired by him have been sending out their love and condolences on social media. Everyone from Questlove to Ice Cube to Regina King sent out messages to Witherspoon.
Questlove
Ava DuVernay
Martin Lawrence
Ice Cube
\u201cI\u2019m devastated over the passing of John Witherspoon. Life won\u2019t be as funny without him.\u201d— Ice Cube (@Ice Cube) 1572416610
Regina King
\u201cMy dad, my grandpa, my comedic inspiration! I love you Spoons! Rest In Paradise, King\u201d— Regina King (@Regina King) 1572410611
Marlon Waynes
DL Hughley
DJ Pooh
\u201cRip John Witherspoon \ud83d\ude14\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffd\u201d— DJ P\ud83d\udc40H (@DJ P\ud83d\udc40H) 1572407856
Chance the Rapper
\u201cGod bless John Witherspoon. The definition of an icon. Wow.\u201d— Chance The Rapper (@Chance The Rapper) 1572416750
Lizzo
Lil Reese
\u201cRip pops from Friday...\u201d— LilReese (@LilReese) 1572440514
Twista
Leslie Jones
\u201cI\u2019m so sad, I loved pops!! RIP to one of the greats will miss you John Witherspoon damn I\u2019m sad\u201d— Leslie Jones \ud83e\udd8b (@Leslie Jones \ud83e\udd8b) 1572442710
David Alan Grier
\u201cRIP my brother. You will be missed. Mannnnnnn this is a hard one. \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffeJohn Witherspoon, Beloved 'Friday' and 'The Wayans Bros.' Star, Dead at 77 | Entertainment Tonight https://t.co/iUzyjCI4U1\u201d— David Alan Grier AKA #LeonMusk (@David Alan Grier AKA #LeonMusk) 1572414949
Chuck D
Arsenio Hall
\u201c\ud83c\udfa4 This day began with such joy. \nAnd it\u2019s ending with this heart wrenching news of John Witherspoon\u2019s passing. One of our comic brothers. \ud83c\udf39 RIP\u201d— Arsenio Hall (@Arsenio Hall) 1572413080
Judd Apatow
\u201cPure funny. Hilarious and always kind. John Witherspoon will be missed.\u201d— Judd Apatow \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde6 (@Judd Apatow \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde6) 1572412448
Busta Rhymes
Sinbad
\u201cJohn Witherspoon, Beloved 'Friday' and 'The Waynes Bros.' Star, Dead at 77 | Entertainment Tonight. \u201cWhen they say OG and inspiration... that\u2019s Johnny Witherspoon. One of my early heroes and a beautiful person. My prayers are with the family! Love you! https://t.co/CRhz4wIcLQ\u201d— Sinbad (@Sinbad) 1572413518
Ari Lennox
Jackee Harry
\u201cI\u2019m absolutely shattered at the news of my great friend John Witherspoon passing. May love surround his entire family and fan base - a comedy legend we\u2019ll never forget. \ud83d\ude4f\ud83d\udc9c\u201d— Jack\u00e9e Harry (@Jack\u00e9e Harry) 1572415256
Jay Pharoah
\u201cMy heart hurts so much right now, RIP to John Witherspoon,I appreciate our conversations and the wisdom you gave me as a young comic, we lost a real one today and It'd be remiss to not say he was and is irreplaceable and a invaluable icon in the comedic community sleep easy man\ud83d\ude25\u201d— Pharoah (@Pharoah) 1572414646
