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'Friday' Star John Witherspoon Dead at 77

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By Gary Trock on October 29, 2019 at 5:04 PM PDT

John Witherspoon, famous for his role in the "Friday" franchise, has died at the age of 77.

The circumstances surrounding Witherspoon's death are still unclear, but the news was initially broken by a few people involved with "Friday," including Regina King.

King tweeted out condolences to fans along with a GIF of Witherspoon.

"My dad, my grandpa, my comedic inspiration! I love you Spoons! Rest In Paradise, King."

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She played Witherspoon's daughter in the 1995 comedy alongside Ice Cube.

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