John Singleton, the director best known for “Boyz n the Hood,” died at age 51, said his family in a statement on the afternoon of April 29.
“We want to thank the amazing doctors at Cedars-Sinai Hospital for their expert care and kindness and we again want thank all of John’s fans, friends and colleagues for all of the love and support they showed him during this difficult time,” the family said in a statement to Deadline Hollywood.