It is with deep condolences that we inform you that Voice of Granddad from Boondocks & Pops from Friday Passes Away suddenly, in his home at the age of 77
Taken from his twitter account;
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.
– The Witherspoon Family
Witherspoon was a legend in Hollywood, leaving behind a huge body of work.
Friday
The Wayans Bros.
Boomerang
The Boondocks
Black Jesus
House Party
Talkin’ Dirty After Dark
I’m Gonna Git You Sucka
The Little Man
Vampire in Brooklyn
Little Nicky
Soul Plane
I Got the Hook-Up 2
I Got the Hook-Up
The Ladies Man
Hollywood Shuffle
Bébé’s Kids
The Meteor Man
The Richard Pryor Show
I’m Pretty sure I’m leaving somethings out, like I said, he had a huge body of work. It didn’t matter what he was in, he could make you laugh your ass off & he did it for generations. I was looking forward to the Boondocks reboot & possibly another Friday. It’s unfortunate that he passed away, he will be missed. R.I.P Detroit Legend John Witherspoon!