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. Witherspoon’s family ...

Actor and comedian John Witherspoon, best known for playing Ice Cube’s dad Willie Jones in the Friday film series, has died at the age of 77. He passed away Tuesday at his home in Sherman Oaks ...

and many other TV shows. By Neil Genzlinger and Derrick Bryson Taylor John Witherspoon, an actor and comedian who was best known for his role in the “Friday” movie franchise and also seen on ...