LOS ANGELES -- Comedic actor John Witherspoon, best known for his role as Ice Cube's father in the "Friday" movies, has died at age 77, his family confirmed Tuesday.

Reese Witherspoon arrives at the Apple TV+ Primetime Emmy Party held at Mother Wolf in Los Angeles, Sept. 12, 2022. Sthanlee B. Mirador/Sipa USA via AP Reese Witherspoon has nothing but love for ...

John Witherspoon was an African-American comedian and actor who has roles in over 20 movies and television shows. Acting for over three decades, Witherspoon starred in films such as Hollywood ...