Writer Dustin Seibert explains why John Witherspoon was more than just a comedian who made us laugh. Pops truly felt like part of the family. He was an icon whose face and/or voice popped up in so ...

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, beloved actor/comedian of film and television, has died at the age of 77 and his famous co-stars and fans from his decades long career are paying tribute.

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 (@John_POPS_Spoon) October 30, 2019. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Witherspoon kicked off his career as a stand-up comedian and made his television debut in the 1970s, appearing ...

— John Witherspoon (@John_POPS_Spoon) October 30, 2019 Witherspoon had a recurring role in the “Friday” films and made plenty of cameos throughout his career that started back on “The ...

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 ...

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.

John Witherspoon, the comedian best known for playing over-the-top patriarchs in 'Friday' and 'The Wayans Bros.' has died. ... — John Witherspoon (@John_POPS_Spoon) October 30, 2019.

John Witherspoon, best known by many as Pops from Ice Cube‘s Friday franchise, passed at the age of 77 last week. In a star-studded celebration of life, ...