Actor-comedian John Witherspoon, who memorably played Ice Cube's father in the "Friday" films, has died. He was 77. Witherspoon's manager Alex Goodman confirmed late Tuesday that Witherspoon died in ...

Legendary comedian and actor John Witherspoon passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 29. The 77-year-old left behind his wife, Angela, and two sons, JD and Alexander. Witherspoon’s decades of experience in the ...

LOS ANGELES -- Comedic actor John Witherspoon, best known for his role as Ice Cube's father in the "Friday" movies, has died at age 77, his family confirmed Tuesday. Witherspoon had a long career in ...

Actor and comedian John Witherspoon, whose hilarious takes on father-figure characters made for iconic scenes in a number of movies and television shows including "Friday," died at his home Tuesday, a ...