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MIAMI, FL – MAY 29: John Witherspoon performs at the 9th Annual Memorial Weekend Comedy Festival at James L Knight Center on May 29, 2016 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Johnny Louis/FilmMagic) *Actor-comedian John Witherspoon, best known for his role in the “Friday” franchise, died suddenly at his home on Tuesday (Oct. 29). He was […]

  *Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 12 Noon Pacific is the date and time set for Celebration of Life services for legendary actor-comedian John Witherspoon who is best known from film, TV and stand-up (The Wayans Bros., Boomerang, The Boondocks, Friday movies, The First Family and more). Witherspoon passed away earlier this week, Here’s what we […]

*An incredible memorial-going home service for funnyman John Witherspoon is going on right now at Forest Lawn in the Hollywood Hills. We were able to get our hands on the program for the event and saw that among others, one of the guest speakers is non-other than David Letterman. It seems the late Mr. Witherspoon […]

*Did comedian/actor John Witherspoon suffer a stroke while onstage at the Kansas City Improv Friday night (01-12-18)? That is the question that’s being asked and as of this posting we don’t have any solid info, but we do have video of John apparently having some kind of emergency medical event. In the video taken by […]

*Marlon Wayans took to social media to express how broken up he is about not being able to attend John Witherspoon’s funeral service due to work commitments.  Witherspoon’s service was held Tuesday (Nov. 5) in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, gossiponthis.com reports.  Wayans is currently filming the Aretha Franklin biopic “Respect” […]

Witherspoon Family *As we posted earlier today, funnyman John Witherspoon has died. Condolences and remembrances are rolling in. Among them is this from the family of the dearly departed. “It is with the deepest sorrow that we can confirm our beloved husband and father, John Witherspoon, one of the hardest working men in show business, […]

Photo via NBCUniversal *Beloved actor John Witherspoon died last month at the age of 77, and his official cause of death has been determined according to the death certificate obtained by TMZ. The outlet reports that Witherspoon died of fatal heart attack, and that he was suffering from several heart ailments before his death in […]

John Witherspoon (Getty) *If you’ve been wondering what’s going to happen with the TV and film projects the late John Witherspoon was involved in, we’ve got some answers for you. As far as Aaron McGruder’s upcoming The Boondocks” revival, we hear Jenifer Lewis has volunteered to fill in for Grandpa. You can get the […]

*The late-great John Witherspoon was reportedly set to reprise two of his iconic roles before his untimely passing in October: Grandpa in Aaron McGruder’s forthcoming “The Boondocks” revival, and Ice Cube’s dad in the highly anticipated final installment of the “Friday” franchise. Jenifer Lewis has volunteered to fill in for grandpa, and earlier this week, […]

MIAMI, FL – MAY 29: John Witherspoon performs at the 9th Annual Memorial Weekend Comedy Festival at James L Knight Center on May 29, 2016 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Johnny Louis/FilmMagic) *Actor John Witherspoon and his wife have been hit with a lawsuit by a writer who claims the couple hijacked his script, and […]

Ice Cube (L) and John Witherspoon in “Friday” *Hi Felicia! How fitting that the day after 4/20, news comes from “Friday” co-star John Witherspoon that a fourth sequel in the weed-loving franchise is finally in the works. Witherspoon was doing a radio interview in Orlando when he revealed he’d just spoken to his on-screen son, Ice Cube, who told […]

[…] Records. Billboard reports the limited series, titled “Death Row Chronicles,” will be six hour-long episodes and is set to begin production this spring for a 2018 premiere. John Witherspoon Reveals Ice Cube IS Making Another ‘Friday’ Movie Well, there’s good news on the “Friday” front. From somebody who should know what they are talking about. […]

[…] during the interview, noting that he wasn’t trying to “sound like I’m trying to disown him” over their disagreements about politics. OTHER NEWS YOU MGHT HAVE MISSED:  John Witherspoon Family Issues Statement Regarding His Passing The marriage of @johnlegend and @chrissyteigen makes for a modern-day fairy tale: an unabashedly successful couple who together have overcome […]

[…] These oh-so-true words are from the mouth of one of them. Filmmaker, actress, producer and yes, celebrity wife — Angela Robinson Witherspoon has been married to actor John Witherspoon (‘Friday’) “forever” she muses at one point. She even appeared in film with Witherspoon prior to becoming his wife! Check her IMBD, where she plays the […]

*Comedian John Witherspoon took to social media to share his thoughts on Bill Cosby’s sexual assault conviction. As it was previously reported, Cosby was accused of drugging and raping women while they’re unconscious. He was found guilty on three counts of aggravated indecent assault last week. Cosby’s 60 accusers were enough for more than 20 universities […]