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Actor John Witherspoon arrives on the red carpet at the world premiere of Columbia Pictures' "Hancock," at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California, on June 30, 2008. Robyn Beck /AFP via Getty Images
American actor and comedian John Witherspoon has died at the age of 77, his family and manager confirmed on Oct. 29.
The actor, who was well-known for his role as Ice Cube’s father in the “Friday” films, died in Los Angeles, his manager Alex Goodman confirmed late Tuesday.
