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  1. John Witherspoon (né Weatherspoon; January 27, 1942 – October 29, 2019), was an American actor and stand-up comedian who performed in various television shows and films.

  2. John Witherspoon was an African-American actor from Detroit, Michigan known for playing Granddad from The Boondocks and Willie Jones from the Friday trilogy. He also acted in Boomerang, Little Nicky, Soul Plane, Vampire in Brooklyn, Black Jesus and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

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    • Detroit, Michigan, USA
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    • Sherman Oaks, California, USA
  3. Oct 30, 2019 · The star of 'Friday,' 'The Wayans Bros.' and 'Boondocks' passed away on October 30, 2019. His family, friends and fans paid tribute to his legacy of comedy and kindness.

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  4. Oct 30, 2019 · 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 ...

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  6. Oct 30, 2019 · Actor and comedian John Witherspoon, who played the father in the popular "Friday" franchise and other roles, died at his Los Angeles home Tuesday. He was 77.

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  7. Oct 30, 2019 · The comedian and actor passed away at his home on Tuesday, according to his family and co-stars. He was known for his roles in Friday, The Wayans Bros and The Boondocks.

  8. Oct 30, 2019 · John Witherspoon, known for his role as Willie Jones in the "Friday" film franchise, passed away at his home in California. He also starred in films and TV shows such as "Boomerang" and "The Boondocks".

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