Tributes pour in on social media for John Witherspoon after actor dies at 77

The Detroit-born comedian, known for his role as Willie Jones in the"Friday" films, died in Los Angeles on Tuesday, according to his family.

His son, stand-up comedian J.D. Witherspoon, posted a touching tribute on Twitter, calling his dad his"best friend" and"idol." And it’s ending with this heart wrenching news of John Witherspoon’s passing. One of our comic brothers. 🌹 RIP pic.twitter.com/efSqqw6BHJ

Flo_rinse BangBangBang!!!

Flo_rinse Gonna miss u pops

Rip...

Where’s WaPo with the glorious obituary?

Damnmmmm! Rip.

He was a terrible actor and a thug.

Bang Bang Bang Bang! You will be missed! RIP.

Great Character actor

RIP

RIP, John

😢

RIP 'Big Willie'

R.I.P. Sir.

RIP Pops

Pops

That’s Big Willie Jones...

ClintonBodyCount

His passing makes me sad the world is less finny for it

He was one of the funniest in the business he will be missed my condolences to his family 🙏🙏🙏🙏

beeasy1028 Such a great guy. Prayers to his family& close friends. ComedyStore...lights out tonight. 💖🙏

Newsflash: Old people die

We in the Black community love you John. R.I.P. You will be sorely missed.

R.I.P.

i loved you in the Friday movies

RIP

RIP

So sad!

RIP

I have enjoyed his acting for many years. It seems like every week we hear about the deaths of prominent people. The reality is that nothing is forever but the man in the White House thinks that he will live forever, so he continues to do evil things.

RIP John Witherspoon

Oh no. RIP. Great comedian! Long live his memory.

RIP.

TheKingCenter awww, how sad. I enjoyed his work during his long career.

Lovenot forgottenuptopgoodoldboydidthatmyway

Who?

RIP

Rest in peace

R.I.E.H.P. John... your family and friends have our Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy. 😇😢

RIP

An incredibly funny man. I can't remember a time that I would run across a film or series or televised stand up act that I didn't sit for the entire show featuring Mr. Witherspoon. I personally will miss his presence greatly. I pray for his family and friends. Sad, sad news.

Gonna miss him

He was a funny guy !

Sending prayers to his family and friends. Rest In Peace

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