We love you POPS always & forever.
His son, J.D.
Im sad, but Im also happy 4 all the great times we had together.
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Wed roast each other like homies more than Father & Son, and I really liked that.
He was my best friend & my idol.
Witherspoon appeared as Willie Jones, the hilariously crotchety father ofIce Cubes character in the 1995 classic comedyFriday.
He reprised his role in the next two films in the series, 2000sNext Fridayand 2002sFriday After Next.
Theres been talk of a fourth film, which has yet to materialize.
Born in Detroit in 1942, Witherspoon made his film debut in 1980sThe Jazz Singer.
He also performed comedy regularly and had upcoming tour dates planned.
I love you Spoons!
Rest In Paradise, King.
Hilarious and always kind.
John Witherspoon will be missed.
Chernobylcreator Craig Mazin wrote, Off he goes to that great Winky Dinky Dog in the sky.
John Witherspoons characters taught me how honestly funny and smart broad comedy could be.
Witherspoon is survived by his wife, Angela, and sons J.D.
