The world lost an every day funnyman last month when John Witherspoon unexpectedly passed away.

John Witherspoon‘s life was celebrated with a “bang.” Witherspoon’s celebrity friends poured into the Los Angeles memorial service on November 5 to honor the comedy legend. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). Yahoo! reports David Letterman provided the opening remarks; while others […]

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There’s a saying when a comedian dies, the world gets a little less funny. That’s what happened when John Witherspoon, better known by his name on The Wayans Brothers Pops, died on October 29th. Two of his most notable roles are playing Craig’s Dad in the movie “Friday” Willie Jones, and his role as “Grandad” […]

John “Pops” Witherspoon, the comedian known for hit roles as Willie Jones in Friday as well as Robert “Grandad” Freeman has passed away according to Deadline. He was 77.

The Aaron McGruder-created series was last seen on television without his involvement in 2014.

John Witherspoon has made every stoner’s day, just in time for 420. The legendary actor, who played Ice Cube‘s father in the classic film Friday, revealed that there’s definitely a follow-up film in the works.  During an interview with Orlando’s Power 95.3, Witherspoon , “Cube said they’re going to do another Friday. He said he wanted […]