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Oct 30, 2019 · Witherspoon (real name John Weatherspoon) was born in Detroit in 1942 as one of 11 siblings. He launched his career in stand-up comedy during the 1960s and started acting in the late 1970s.
Oct 30, 2019 · Celebrated comic actor John Witherspoon, best known for his iconic role as Willie Jones in the Friday series, has died. He was 77. “It is with deepest sorrow that we can confirm our beloved ...
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Oct 30, 2019 · Friday Actor and Comedian John Witherspoon Dead at 77. News. Today's news; US; Politics; World; Tech. Reviews and deals
Oct 30, 2019 · Comedian John Witherspoon, best known to TV audiences for his role as John "Pops" Williams on The WB's 1990s sitcom The Wayans Bros., has died at the age of 77. Witherspoon's family confirmed his ...
Oct 30, 2019 · Comedic actor John Witherspoon, whose five decades in Hollywood included starring roles in the cult “Friday” film franchise and the popular TV series “The Wayans Bros.” and “The Boondocks,” has died. The date and cause of death has not yet been released. He was 77. It is with deep sadness we have to tweet this, but our husband ...
Oct 29, 2019 · John Witherspoon, an actor-comedian who for decades made audiences laugh in TV shows and films, including the Friday feature franchise and the WB's The Wayans Bros. , died suddenly at his home today.
Oct 30, 2019 · AP Photo/Charles Sykes. LOS ANGELES — Actor-comedian John Witherspoon, who memorably played Ice Cube’s father in the “Friday” films, has died. He was 77. Witherspoon’s manager Alex ...
