He voiced Robert "Granddad" Freeman in the animated sitcom The Boondocks, which wrapped in 2014. However, in May, Witherspoon said the show and his character were set for a revival.

John Witherspoon, who died at 77, was a comedy standout for decades in stand-up, movies and TV. ... or Granddad Robert Jebediah Freeman on the "The Boondocks" animated series, ...

John Witherspoon, the veteran actor and comedian best known for his roles in “Friday,” “House Party” and “Boomerang,” died on Tuesday.He was 77. “It is with deep sadness we have to ...

John Witherspoon, the actor and comedian known for his role in "Friday," has died at age 77, his family announced late Tuesday. Breaking: 2 shootings in west Midtown leave 1 dead, 1 injured.

As Robert “Granddad” Freeman on the cult animated series “The Boondocks,” Witherspoon gave sage, often foul-mouthed advice across 55 episodes and became the heart of the show.

John Witherspoon, the comedian best ... Robert “Grandad” Freeman, in Aaron McGruder’s animated series, The Boondocks, a role that solidified his status as a generation-spanning talent.

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 ...

Beloved actor, John “Pops” Witherspoon, has died. The comedian, who made magic in films like the Friday franchise, and Boomerang, passed away on Tuesday night in Los Angeles at the age of 77 ...

John Witherspoon, an actor and comedian who was best known for his role in the “Friday” movie franchise and also seen on television series including “The Wayans Bros.” and “The Tracy ...