Stars are paying tribute to John Witherspoon on social media today, less than 12 hours after we learned of the 77-year-old comic actor's death.
We’ve rounded up tributes to the man known to viewers as Pops, Granddad, and Willie Jones from Ice Cube,Marlon Wayans,Jamie Foxx and Regina King.
- Chance the Rapper:God bless John Witherspoon. The definition of an icon. Wow.
- Regina King:My dad, my grandpa, my comedic inspiration! I love you Spoons! Rest In Paradise, King
- David Alan Grier: “RIP my brother. You will be missed. Mannnnnnn this is a hard one.”
- Neal Brennan:“Eddie MurphytoldCharlieabout a time at the Comedy Store in the 1980's whenPaulMooneyand Spoon were gonna beat him up in the parking lot. Charlie was shocked. "Yeah, Charlie. They weren't always old." RIP Spoon.”
- Judd Apatow:“Pure funny. Hilarious and always kind. John Witherspoon will be missed.”
- T.I.:“Glad I had a chance to get to know you King. You’re truly one of the funniest most genuine people anyone could ever meet. Rest easy and God bless your transition.”