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Beloved ‘Friday’ Actor John Witherspoon Passes Away At Age 77

John Witherspoon, the beloved actor and comedian from Boomerang, Friday, Hollywood Shuffle, The Five Heartbeats, The Wayan Bros. and more, died on Tuesday (Oct. 29). He was 77.

According to Deadline, Witherspoon died suddenly at his Southern California home. “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 the outlet. “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.”

Further information surrounding his death wasn’t immediately available at press time.

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Veleka B.

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This Post Has 33 Comments

  1. Cheryl Grayer.

    So sorry we love him for Macon Georgia

  2. Caroline Turner

    Soooo sorry to hear this…. Truly He’s missed ALREADY know that you have made a many many people laugh until tears came into their eyes..Thank you for being a great friend..Prayers for your family and We all love ♥️♥️ you. ???? A great Lost.. A loving friend from St Louis…

    1. Reverend Eleanor Kendall

      My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Witherspoon.

  3. Renita Wilson

    My thoughts and prayers to the family. He will be truly miss

  4. Laquita Goodson

    My condolences to the Witherspoon family

  5. Hadidi

    I enjoyed Mr. Witherspoon life and career and he will be sadly missed by the Sharptons, GOD’S will, he’ll R.I.P.

  6. Helen Cole

    Praying 4 your family, JESUS is with you.

  7. Priscilla Jordan

    Loved him…great comedian and actor.. He will be sorely missed. RIP

  8. LaDonna Greely

    I loved him as an actor. He will truly be missed. Mourn but be happy. My heart goes out to you and your family. Bang, Bang, Bang.

  9. Désiree

    God bless you family .He was a great gift to everyone! Thank you for sharing Him with us !!!

  10. Katherine Rolla.

    I watch his all time. U’ll are in my Prayers. God Bless u’ll. In Jesus Number i ?. Amen

  11. Sharon T

    He was great in my eye’s. One of the most funniest I’ve seen. You will be missed. My prayers go out for the family. Sjt

  12. Joan Williams

    Mr Witherspoon was a special actor I watched, GOD GOT HIM. IN HIS ARMS

  13. Linda Savannah

    I love everything he acted in..he will certainly be missed. I was just watching him over the weekend ???

  14. Mr Quitman Kyer

    You and the family have my love and sincere prayers of healing and comfort.

  15. Tonua Wiley

    I will truely miss your up coming work. I will always cherish your memories on the big screens. Rest easy brother John. You were and is always one of the bestest Stars to me and my family. RIP

  16. Kenya Britt-Peddie

    He helped us to laugh at ourselves and to not take everything so seriously. And that was a blessing. Condolences to your family. He will be greatly missed by us also.

  17. Lisa

    He was well love he will truly be missed he always made us smile made he rest in peace with our heavenly father and may god be with his family n comfort in their time of need god bless much love❤

  18. Thelma S. Sams

    My condolences to Mr. Witherspoon’s family and friends, yes he will be truly missed I have followed him most of his acting career loved him in Friday and the Wayan sitcom and a few other may you’ll be blessed and comforted in his memory…

  19. Ruthie Douglas

    Very versatile actor/ comedian. Seems like part of my immediate family has departed this earthly journey; so well known and respected. Will truly be missed. Prayers and condolences to the family.

  20. Vicky

    Prayers for the family…he was so funny to me

  21. Shirley Crowner

    Prayers to the family. You all shared him with us and God called his Angel home.

  22. Joan Bethell

    Deepest sympathy to the family, friends, co-workers snd all who knew and loved him. May his soul find rest in Jesus.

  23. Angela Jenkins

    My condolences and prayers are with His wife and children and his sisters and brothers

  24. Deloresmatheny

    Soooooo sad my condolences for the family be encouraged

  25. Deborah

    Sorry for your loss ??

  26. May adams-,Ely

    So sorry for the loss of a great actor
    He will be missed.

  27. Sherri Norman

    I.m a BIG fan I cant believe it a funny talent man he will truly truly be missed. I was looking forward seeing hi.m in the next Friday movie. Rest in peace???❤

  28. Josephine Phillips

    Lord bless ? his family in Jesus name!

  29. Terris Cannon

    He’s going to be missed.yeil buddy.He’s Going to be missed forreal forreal.Prayers go out to the family.

  30. Willianna R Beasley

    Sorry for your loss,he made a lot of people laugh, He will be missed.praying that is resting in peace.

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