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John Witherspoon‘s family confirmed the death of the beloved actor and comedian early Wednesday morning on his Instagram. He was 77.
Over the next few hours, celebrities like David Alan Grier, Arsenio Hall, Ice Cube, Regina King, Loni Love and Marlon Wayans took to social media to share their memories of the comedic genius.
Most known for his iconic roles in Boomerang, Friday, Friday After Next, The Wayans Bros. and more, the Detroit native got his early start in comedy in the ’70s and 80’s and would later appear in films, Hollywood Shuffle, Vampire in Brooklyn, The Ladies Man and Fakin’ Da Funk.
Just last week the funny man sat with the DL Hughley Show to discuss his incredible 30-year career. Watch below.
At the 2018 Emmys, host Michael Che included Witherspoon in Reparation Emmys, a skit that paid tribute to our television legends who never got their just due.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Witherspoon family and friends.
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