Veteran actor and comedian John Witherspoon, who is known for his roles in movies such as Friday and Friday after next, has died at his home on Tuesday.
Tributes have poured in for the late actor who is survived by his wife and two sons.
In a tweet, the family announced details of his death: “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 is also known for his roles in films such as Little Man and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
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