John Witherspoon, who died at 77, was a comedy standout for decades in stand-up, movies and TV. Here are some essential facts about the Detroit native.

Actor and comedian John Witherspoon, a notable figure in the "Friday" franchise and voice actor in the animated series “The Boondocks," died at his home Los Angeles Tuesday at the age of 77, his ...

John Witherspoon, an actor and comedian best known for his role as Willie Jones in the "Friday" film franchise, died Tuesday at his home in Sherman Oaks, California, CBS Los Angeles reports. He ...

Hollywood is celebrating the life of actor and comedian John Witherspoon. Stars like Cedric the Entertainer, David Letterman, George Wallace and Chris Tucker gathered at Forest Lawn National Park ...

John Witherspoon was saluted by Marlon and Shawn Wayans in Instagram posts that paid tribute to their "second Pops" and "Wayans Bros." costar, who died at 77.

John Witherspoon — the versatile actor and comedian known for his turns in movies like Friday and House Party and The Wayans Bros. sitcom — died Tuesday. He was 77.

Actor and comedian John Witherspoon, who is best known for his role as Ice Cube’s father in the “Friday” films, has died at age 77, his family said in a statement Tuesday.

US actor and comedian John Witherspoon, best known for his role as rapper Ice Cube's father in the comedy trilogy Friday, has died at the age of 77. Born John Weatherspoon, he started out as a ...

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 family confirmed his death in Los Angeles on Wednesday. "It is with deepest sorrow that we can confirm our beloved husband and father, John Witherspoon, one of the hardest working ...