Family, Friends, Actors React To Sudden Death Of Comedian John Witherspoon
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — Friends, family and actors took some time to mourn the sudden loss of comedian and actor John Witherspoon.
Witherspoon died Tuesday at his Sherman Oaks home. He was 77.
So...my Dad died today & honestly I'm not sure how to feel. I'm sad, but I'm also happy 4 all the great times we had together. We'd roast each other like homies more than Father & Son, and I really liked that. He was my best friend & my idol.
— J.D. (@jdwitherspoon) October 30, 2019
Love U Dad...I'll miss u.
- J.D. pic.twitter.com/zvzep5S11I
I'm devastated over the passing of John Witherspoon. Life won't be as funny without him. pic.twitter.com/gtmiZiEppP
— Ice Cube (@icecube) October 30, 2019
My dad, my grandpa, my comedic inspiration! I love you Spoons! Rest In Paradise, King pic.twitter.com/U6GsNrrKXF
— Regina King (@ReginaKing) October 30, 2019
???? This day began with such joy.
— Arsenio Hall (@ArsenioHall) October 30, 2019
And it's ending with this heart wrenching news of John Witherspoon's passing. One of our comic brothers. ???? RIP pic.twitter.com/efSqqw6BHJ
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 dropping one of his many unforgettable movie quotes. #RIPJohnWitherspoon #coordinate pic.twitter.com/XsO71EKnGw
— Matt Knudsen ???????? (@mattknudsen) October 30, 2019
God bless John Witherspoon. The definition of an icon. Wow. pic.twitter.com/2wUBXglzSW
— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) October 30, 2019
RIP my brother. You will be missed. Mannnnnnn this is a hard one. ????????John Witherspoon, Beloved 'Friday' and 'The Wayans Bros.' Star, Dead at 77 | Entertainment Tonight https://t.co/iUzyjCI4U1
— David Alan Grier (@davidalangrier) October 30, 2019
I'm absolutely shattered at the news of my great friend John Witherspoon passing. May love surround his entire family and fan base - a comedy legend we'll never forget. ???????? pic.twitter.com/PqO0nysZTj
— Jackée Harry (@JackeeHarry) October 30, 2019
I'm so sorry to hear this.
— Marsha Warfield (@MarshaWarfield) October 30, 2019
To me, Spoon was a friend, a brother, a funny, talented comedian and a good man.
He was the first comedian I met when I got to Los Angeles, and he never... https://t.co/aZ3im7HGwr
Pure funny. Hilarious and always kind. John Witherspoon will be missed. https://t.co/sctMZc2O0k
— Judd Apatow (@JuddApatow) October 30, 2019