Actor-Comedian John Witherspoon dies at 77

 
Post new topic    LakersGround.net Forum Index -> Off Topic Reply to topic
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
Basketball Fan
Franchise Player
Franchise Player


Joined: 03 Feb 2004
Posts: 24733

PostPosted: Tue Oct 29, 2019 9:03 pm    Post subject: Actor-Comedian John Witherspoon dies at 77

https://deadline.com/2019/10/john-witherspoon-dead-obituary-comedian-friday-star-77-1202772258/

Quote:
John Witherspoon Dies: Comedian & ‘Friday’ Star Was 77

John Witherspoon, actor-comedian who for decades made audiences laugh in television shows and films, including the hit Friday franchise, died suddenly at his home today. He was 77.

“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 Deadline. “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.”



Comedy great Witherspoon was born in Detroit in 1942 as John Weatherspoon. He launched a stand-up comedy career and began acting in the late 1970s with guest-starring TV roles, making his feature debut in the 1980 The Jazz Singer.. Witherspoon appeared in numerous films, including Hollywood Shuffle, Boomerang, Vampire in Brooklyn, I’m Gonna Get You Sucka, Bird and The Meteor Man.

Witherspoon was perhaps best known for his role as the grump Mr. Jones alongside Ice Cube and Chris Tucker in Friday. He also appeared in the sequel Next Friday, and was expected to reprise his role in the long-gestating final installment of the franchise titled Last Friday.

Witherspoon also voiced Gramps on the cult animated series The Boondocks. He likely would’ve returned for the series’ upcoming revival on HBO Max. Also known for his role as Pops on The Wayans Brothers, Witherspoon did stints on such comedy series as The Tracy Morgan Show, The First Family and Black Jesus.

Even with his busy film and TV career, standup comedy remained an important part of Witherspoon’s life. At age 77, he continued to perform regularly and had several dates coming up at the time of his death.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
audioaxes
Franchise Player
Franchise Player


Joined: 26 Apr 2004
Posts: 12573

PostPosted: Tue Oct 29, 2019 9:42 pm    Post subject:

damn RIP
_________________
(bleep) Kawhi
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
lakersken80
Retired Number
Retired Number


Joined: 12 Aug 2009
Posts: 38724

PostPosted: Tue Oct 29, 2019 9:42 pm    Post subject:

RIP. Enjoyed his work on Friday.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
ocho
Retired Number
Retired Number


Joined: 24 May 2005
Posts: 53686

PostPosted: Tue Oct 29, 2019 9:44 pm    Post subject:

His performance in BOOMERANG is the stuff of legends #coordinate
_________________
14-5-3-12
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
audioaxes
Franchise Player
Franchise Player


Joined: 26 Apr 2004
Posts: 12573

PostPosted: Tue Oct 29, 2019 9:50 pm    Post subject:

Everytime I come in the kitchen, you in the kitchen... In the (bleep) refrigerator. Eatin' up all the food
_________________
(bleep) Kawhi
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
kikanga
Retired Number
Retired Number


Joined: 15 Sep 2012
Posts: 29119
Location: La La Land

PostPosted: Tue Oct 29, 2019 10:56 pm    Post subject:

Damn. That sucks. Always enjoyed his performances. The new seasons of Boondocks won't be the same without him
_________________
"Every hurt is a lesson, and every lesson makes you better”
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
Huey Lewis & The News
Star Player
Star Player


Joined: 18 Dec 2015
Posts: 5234
Location: So what's the uh...topic of discussion?

PostPosted: Tue Oct 29, 2019 11:05 pm    Post subject:

oh (bleep) I loved him

RIP
_________________
"All wars are civil wars, because all men are brothers."
http://forums.lakersground.net/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=13018
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
ChickenStu
Retired Number
Retired Number


Joined: 25 Apr 2015
Posts: 31744
Location: Anaheim, CA

PostPosted: Tue Oct 29, 2019 11:54 pm    Post subject:

ocho wrote:
His performance in BOOMERANG is the stuff of legends #coordinate


He's pretty recognizable for various roles, but this is the first thing I thought of, too. He was a really, really funny dude. RIP.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
Baron Von Humongous
Retired Number
Retired Number


Joined: 02 Jul 2015
Posts: 32979

PostPosted: Wed Oct 30, 2019 5:17 am    Post subject:

Quote:
ShakariSBriggs
@ShakariSBriggs
REST IN LOVE, Pops! Although John Witherspoon was most notably known for his roles in “Friday,” “Next Friday,” “Last Friday,” and “The Boondocks,” he made you laugh till’ your sides hurt in every role he played. Here’s a thread of pure funny.


https://twitter.com/ShakariSBriggs/status/1189427714748551169
_________________
Under New Management
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
adkindo
Retired Number
Retired Number


Joined: 16 Jun 2005
Posts: 40345
Location: Dirty South

PostPosted: Wed Oct 30, 2019 5:55 am    Post subject:

ocho wrote:
His performance in BOOMERANG is the stuff of legends #coordinate


he kind of set the trend for NBA and NFL draft picks for the next few decades with the whole mushroom liner in the jacket "coordinating" with the rest of the outfit.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
numero-ocho
Franchise Player
Franchise Player


Joined: 27 Jul 2004
Posts: 18183
Location: Los Angeles, CA

PostPosted: Wed Oct 30, 2019 7:34 am    Post subject:

ChickenStu wrote:
ocho wrote:
His performance in BOOMERANG is the stuff of legends #coordinate


He's pretty recognizable for various roles, but this is the first thing I thought of, too. He was a really, really funny dude. RIP.


We've eaten everything on the pig from the rooter to the tooter.

RIP
_________________
"Suck it up. Don't be a baby. Do your job." - Kobe Bryant
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
ocho
Retired Number
Retired Number


Joined: 24 May 2005
Posts: 53686

PostPosted: Wed Oct 30, 2019 8:38 am    Post subject:

numero-ocho wrote:
ChickenStu wrote:
ocho wrote:
His performance in BOOMERANG is the stuff of legends #coordinate


He's pretty recognizable for various roles, but this is the first thing I thought of, too. He was a really, really funny dude. RIP.


We've eaten everything on the pig from the rooter to the tooter.

RIP


According to Witherspoon, that entire scene was shot after they wrapped and completely improvised.


_________________
14-5-3-12
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
Hector the Pup
Retired Number
Retired Number


Joined: 25 Jul 2002
Posts: 35946
Location: L.A.

PostPosted: Wed Oct 30, 2019 9:01 am    Post subject:

My condolences to Reese on the loss of her father.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
PartyMan
Starting Rotation
Starting Rotation


Joined: 29 Jan 2016
Posts: 963
Location: The Dark Side of the Moon

PostPosted: Wed Oct 30, 2019 11:10 am    Post subject:

“Don’t nobody go in the bathroom for about 35, 45 minutes.”
“ I’ve been smelling your sh!t for 22 years now you can smell mine for 5 minutes.”

RIP
_________________
We pour this booze and we drink this booze because we think it's yummy. YUMMY! So over the tounge and down the throat to party in our tummys.
DOWN THE HOLA BITC*OLA!!!
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Reply with quote
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic    LakersGround.net Forum Index -> Off Topic All times are GMT - 8 Hours
Page 1 of 1
Jump to:  

 
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum






Graphics by uberzev
© 1995-2018 LakersGround.net. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Use.
LakersGround is an unofficial news source serving the fan community since 1995.
We are in no way associated with the Los Angeles Lakers or the National Basketball Association.


Powered by phpBB