John Witherspoon (actor)
John "Pops" Witherspoon (born John Weatherspoon; January 27, 1942 – October 29, 2019) was an American actor and comedian. He had roles in several movies and television shows.[1] He was mostly known his role in Friday series[1] and as Granddad Robert Freeman in The Boondocks.
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| Born | John Weatherspoon January 27, 1942 |
| Died | October 29, 2019 (aged 77) Sherman Oaks, California, U.S. |
| Other names | Pops |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian |
| Years active | 1977–2019 |
| Spouse | Angela Robinson (m. 1988–2019) |
| Children | 2 |
Witherspoon was born in Detroit, Michigan. He died at his home in Sherman Oaks, California on October 29, 2019 at the age of 77.[2] The cause of death was a heart attack.[3]
References
- "John Witherspoon". The New York Times.
- "John Witherspoon Dies: Comedian & 'Friday' Star Was 77". Retrieved October 30, 2019.
- Haas, Mariah (12 November 2019). "John Witherspoon's cause of death revealed". Fox News. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
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