Beloved ‘Friday’ Actor-Comedian John Witherspoon Dies Aged 77

American actor and comedian John Witherspoon has died at the age of 77, his family and manager confirmed on Oct. 29.

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.