Legendary director John Singleton has passed away after suffering a stroke more than a week ago, according to TMZ. The Boyz n the Hood director was 51.

A statement released by the family stated that Singleton “passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and friends.” Singleton’s family said that “in his private life, John is a loving and supporting father, son, brother, and friend who believed in higher education, black culture, old school music and the power of film.”

 

 

Celebrities React to John Singleton’s Death

 

News broke about the death of legendary director John Singleton earlier today (April 29), and an outpouring of love and remembrance came from various celebrities online. Jordan Peele, Samuel L. Jackson, Juicy J., and Michael Rapaport were among others who paid tribute to John Singleton.

 

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We’ll Miss You But Your Films Will Live On.

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I really didnt want to believe I'd to have to write something like this about John. I am a believer of miracles. Alas…I met John when my older sister Kelly enrolled at USC in 1986 & quickly became friends with a group of fun loving, black, creative masterminds. They called themselves the "Black Pack" I was 13 then and in awe of how loud and proud they were. Each friend contributing a different vibe and talent. By the time I turned 18 they chaperoned (yeah right 🤗) my birthday party. When I transferred to UCLA they promised my family they would look out for me & they did. The entire time I've been in Hollywood I knew I had big brothers who had my back & that knowledge gave me wings. While they all accomplished so much, there was John breaking barrier after barrier making dreams into reality and never losing that loud and proud, by any means necessary mentality. Flash forward decades and I'd run into him in the islands or Miami and we'd laugh in awe and glee at how far we'd both come. I will forever be grateful to the Black Pack & John Singleton. You showed me exactly what we can do when we stick together. Love & Light to all his loved ones and fans. Hold onto one another, we are greater together. Rest in eternal peace 🙏🏾🙏🏾

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