Comedy Legend John Witherspoon Dead at 77 -- Ice Cube, Marlon Wayans, Regina King and More Pay Tribute

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Comedy Legend John Witherspoon Dead at 77 -- Ice Cube, Marlon Wayans, Regina King and More Pay Tribute
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See how John Witherspoon’s Friday costars honored the late actor (via toofab)

"It is with deep sadness we have to tweet this, but our husband & father John Witherspoon has passed away," his family said in a statement. "He was a Legend in the entertainment industry, and a father figure to all who watched him over the years. We love you 'POPS' always & forever."

Witherspoon, whose career started in stand-up comedy, was best known for his role as Willie Jones, father of Ice Cube's character, Craig, in the "Friday" film franchise. Witherspoon's career, which spanned for more than five decades, also included his notable role as Pops on "The Wayans Bros" and in "Little Man.""I'm devastated over the passing of John Witherspoon," Ice Cube captioned a photo of the two.

"i will pass on all the jewels that you bestowed on to us," he added. "Thank you God for the many many many laughs that we shared on and off the set. You got 'all the keys' and i know you got one to heaven's gate." Wayans concluded, "Anytime i want to laugh or to see you I'm gonna put on a episode of wayans bros and laugh until i cry. I miss already.... hope your [sic] dancing in heaven with ugly white shoes on. 'Pops pops sugar pops'. #ripjohnwitherspoon #mysecondpops""I was sad all night," Wayans said. "Woke up@this morning and wanted to laugh so i watched this video of us Pops. Such a good time. So glad we made this classic show together. Kinda love what we do...

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