00:00When I was growing up, this was all the protection we needed.
00:04You win some, you lose some.
00:07But you live.
00:08You live to fight another day.
00:12And you think you're a man with a gun in your hand, don't you?
00:17I'm a man without it.
00:19Put the gun down.
00:22Come on, put up your dukes.
00:26Now you're a man.
00:27John Witherspoon has passed away, and many celebrities and his on-screen children are responding to the tragedy.
00:37Hey guys, it's Ali for Hollywood Life with some heartbreaking news.
00:4077-year-old actor-comedian John Witherspoon, who made his mark in many films and shows like Friday, The Boondocks, and Wayans Brothers, has passed away.
00:49John Stanley announced the tragic news, revealing he died Tuesday at his home in Sherman Oaks, California.
00:54Their statement reads,
00:55It is with deep sadness we have to tweet this, but our husband and father, John Witherspoon, has passed away.
01:01He was a legend in the entertainment industry and a father figure to all who watched him over the years.
01:05We love you, pops, always and forever.
01:07At the time of this recording, TMZ reports that John Witherspoon died after suffering cardiac arrest.
01:13Many celebs and friends of John took to social media to share their condolences.
01:17Regina King responded saying,
01:19My dad, my grandpa, my comedic inspiration.
01:22I love you, spoons, rest in paradise, King.
01:24Marlon Wayans wrote a lengthy post saying,
01:26I'm sad, broken, hurt, yet extremely grateful to God that I got to spend five years of my life working with one of the funniest, sweetest, wisest, humblest, loving man.
01:36You are my TV dad and my mentor and my friend.
01:38I miss you already.
01:39Something doesn't feel right.
01:40This is heavy on my heart.
01:42Anyone that knows me knows how much I love pops.
01:45Ice Cube, who worked with Witherspoon in Friday, reacted to the news tweeting,
01:48I'm devastated over the passing of John Witherspoon.
01:51Life won't be as funny without him.
01:52John is survived by his wife, Angela, and his sons, JD and Alexander.
01:57Let us know your favorite memory of John Witherspoon in the comments below.
02:00Our hearts and prayers go out to his family during this difficult time.
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