John Witherspoon, who starred in the 'Friday films,' died at his home in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, on Tuesday, his family said.
comedy films. He was expected to reprise the role in the fourth instalment of the franchise."So...my Dad died today & honestly I'm not sure how to feel. I'm sad, but I'm also happy 4 all the great times we had together," the actor's son J.D. Witherspoon said in a touching tribute posted on Twitter.
"We'd roast each other like homies more than Father & Son, and I really liked that. He was my best friend & my idol. Love U Dad...I'll miss u.""It is with deep sadness we have to tweet this, but our husband & father John Witherspoon has passed away. 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," it said.
Ice Cube wrote:"I'm devastated over the passing of John Witherspoon. Life won't be as funny without him."
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