"We didn't make it to NBC," Marlon Wayans said at around the 54:25 minute mark. "We did a table reading, and they thought ...

While talking to Keke Palmer, Marlon Wayans revealed that a major network rejected John Witherspoon as "Pops" on "The Wayans ...

Marlon Wayans reminisced about John Witherspoon and shared that NBC wanted to recast the comedic legend because he was "too ghetto." ...

John Witherspoon died of a massive heart attack after suffering from years of coronary heart disease and high blood pressure. According to the legendary actor's death certificate, obtained by The ...

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John Witherspoon, best known for playing Willie Jones in the Friday film series, has died at the age of 77. No cause of death has yet been revealed, but his family said they were "in shock".

John Witherspoon, the comedian and actor best known for his role in the Friday movies, died on Tuesday, October 29. He was 77. “It is with deepest sorrow that we can confirm our beloved husband ...

John Witherspoon did as much as anyone to nurture that understanding. Which is perhaps yet another reason he is less known today than other figures from the period. Whether that is a sign of our ...

John used to say ‘I’m no big deal,’ but he was huge deal to us.” It is with deep sadness we have to tweet this, but our husband & father John Witherspoon has passed away.

John Witherspoon, an actor-comedian who for decades made audiences laugh in TV shows and films, including the Friday feature franchise and the WB's The Wayans Bros. , died suddenly at his home today.

Oh man, so sorry to hear about John Witherspoon. A great comic and a class act. Years ago, I had the privileged of working with him and not only was his act hilarious but he would also kill by ...

John Witherspoon Remembered by Ice Cube, Arsenio Hall and More: ‘Life Won’t Be as Funny Without Him’ Regina King, Jay Pharoah and more pay tribute to the “Friday” and “Hollywood ...