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 ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor-comedian John Witherspoon, who memorably played Ice Cube’s father in the “Friday” films, has died. He was 77.

Actor and comedian John Witherspoon, best known for starring in the "Friday" movie series, has died at age 77. Witherspoon's family posted a message announcing his passing on his Twitter page ...

Actor and comedian John Witherspoon, best known for starring in the "Friday" movie series, has died at age 77. Witherspoon's family posted a message announcing his passing on his Twitter page ...

Actor-comedian John Witherspoon, who memorably played Ice Cube's father in the "Friday" films, has died. He was 77.

Actor and comedian John Witherspoon, best known for starring in the "Friday" movie series, has died at age 77. Witherspoon's family posted a message announcing his passing on his Twitter page ...

LOS ANGELES — Actor-comedian John Witherspoon, who memorably played Ice Cube’s father in the “Friday” films, has died. He was 77.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...