The world lost an every day funnyman last month when John Witherspoon unexpectedly passed away. Now his death certificate has been revealed and the legendary comic passed away from a heart attack. Witherspoon was dealing with several heart-related ailments, including coronary artery disease. He also suffered from hypertension. The comedian died on October 29 at her Sherman […]
So often people label funerals a “celebration” of life but often times Guy says they don’t feel very celebratory. Yesterday he went to John Witherspoon’s funeral and he said it actually felt like a celebration. The family asked that people not come dressed in black, but wear colors because John was a colorful person. Stories […]
I have a few news stories I wanna break down, but first I just wanted to take a quick moment to acknowledge the life and legacy of comedian John Witherspoon. I love comedians. It’s such a gift to be able to make people laugh and John Witherspoon had been cracking jokes for generations and had […]
Mr. John Witherspoon was a true legend, everyone has great things to say about him including his good friend George Wallace. Though everyone will miss him dearly, Wallace says “it’s a happy day for us,” because everyone is recalling their favorite memories. ” Back in 1977 when Wallace first moved out to L.A John Witherspoon was […]
We lost John Witherspoon, a true icon and legend in the Black community. Witherspoon was 77-years-old and still working and traveling like he was still a young man. Russ got the chance to work with him recently on a roast and said everyone had a great time. He let all of the comedians go up […]
We lost an icon when we lost John Witherspoon. The news of his death hit a lot of people hard, including Guy Torry. The last time he saw Witherspoon was at the primer of “Black God Father,” and he remembers him being in good spirits and laughing. One thing that Torry admired about Witherspoon was […]
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor-comedian John Witherspoon, who memorably played Ice Cube’s father in the “Friday” films, has died. He was 77. Witherspoon’s manager Alex Goodman confirmed late Tuesday that Witherspoon died in Los Angeles. No cause of death was released. The actor had a prolific career, co-starring in three “Friday” films, appearing on “The […]
Actor John Witherspoon and his wife have been hit with a lawsuit by a writer who claims the couple hijacked his script, and the move has caused him a great deal of depression. Ronald Grant says he and Witherspoon’s wife, Angela, have been long time acquaintances and they agreed to make a short film based on a […]
Mike Epps set Instagram ablaze when he posted a photo and video with his Friday castmates. You’ll see Epps in the IG video say, ”I’m sitting here with big bro. We working,” to which Ice Cube responds, “Craig and Day-Day.” Although there was no confirmation on release dates for the final installment of the […]
Now I know everyone has seen Friday, the movie that has one of my favorite comedians John Witherspoon. His wit and crude humor had my…
For iPhone: 10/17/14- Comedian John Witherspoon jokes with the crew about wanting more children, Ebola and his role on “Black Jesus.”
Comedy legend John Witherspoon co-hosted the TJMS today to talk all about his weekend performance at the famous ‘Carolines’. Of course he brought the funny to the morning show and dished on his newest role in “Black Jesus” and told classic stories from his days on stage with Richard Pryor. We all know John made […]
