Iconic movie director, John Singleton died yesterday from complications of a stroke he suffered on April 17th. He was the director of such classic movies as Poetic Justice, Boyz N The Hood, Four Brothers, and a host of other movies. He was 51 years old.
A host of celebrities took to Twitter to speak on the man's legacy. Read some of their words on him below...
A host of celebrities took to Twitter to speak on the man's legacy. Read some of their words on him below...
I was discovered by a master filmmaker by the name of John Singleton. He not only made me a movie star but made me a filmmaker. There are no words to express how sad I am to lose my brother, friend & mentor. He loved bring the black experience to the world. ..Us at Cannes ‘90 pic.twitter.com/CaRKjZtjgB— Ice Cube (@icecube) April 29, 2019
Sad to hear of the loss of John Singleton. One of the great directors of our time. RIP John..🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽Prayers for your family— Chris Tucker (@christuckerreal) April 30, 2019
Deeply saddened by this news... a great friend to me... he pushed me into acting and gave me my first role... always was in my corner... i cant express how much this hurts #ripjohnsingleton pic.twitter.com/TBNqJY5fSP— QTip (@QtipTheAbstract) April 29, 2019
— Danielle (@LADYTAURUS24) April 29, 2019
Not only did John make movies for us and our culture, he made one of the most iconic videos ever! It showed the world what Egyptians really looked like! Again I say, THANK YOU! May God bless the soul of John Singleton. pic.twitter.com/RAEm61vw0a— COMMON (@common) April 29, 2019
Laying in bed, I’m confused my soul feels drained.. For the last 2 days I was in the presence of my HERO a man who literally changed my life and my families life forever.... Of ALL the people in the world he… https://t.co/2rqFR6hzD3— #VisionImplementor (@Tyrese) April 29, 2019
Even when you don’t have the words God will help you to endure....— #VisionImplementor (@Tyrese) April 30, 2019
for those of us to had the honor of working with him and knowing him.....
John built a tribe of soldiers
I have no choice but to stay strong -… https://t.co/a3z0uPrElD
Mourning the loss of a collaborator & True Friend John Singleton. He blazed the trail for many young film makers, always remaining true to who he was & where he came from!!! RIP Brother. Gone Way Too Soon!— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) April 29, 2019
Cube,John Singleton, 2Pac & Me.— MichaelRapaport (@MichaelRapaport) April 29, 2019
Poetic Justice Wrap party which I had a barely noticeable part in that JOHN told me I was to good for,I told him I would do Craft Service on the film.He also told me one day I’ll give you a a great part & he did on Higher Learning.#JohnSingleton pic.twitter.com/ZuvdXraZgK
Farewell my filmmaking friend! Your Boyz story and your laser disc commentary inspired me back before I shot my first film. You made me believe I might be able to be like you: heard. Thank you for leading, John. Wish we had one last chance to talk comics again... #JohnSingleton pic.twitter.com/jZvCxNIIsw— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) April 29, 2019
I cannot believe this man is gone at such a young age. He was always encouraging, supportive, and gracious to me. I will be calling his and his family’s name in my prayers tonight. Heartbroken and shocked. May God add peace and rest to your ascending soul Mr. John Singleton. pic.twitter.com/5PFug6LQJO— Tyler Perry (@tylerperry) April 29, 2019
R.i.P John Singleton 🙏🏾😞— its DOLPHHHHHH! (@YoungDolph) April 29, 2019
Rest in Paradise JOHN SINGLETON aka LEGEND!!! 🙏🏾👑💯 https://t.co/vm9po0PsjC— LeBron James (@KingJames) April 30, 2019
Sending love to John Singleton’s family. So much respect for him as a person and filmmaker.— Ben Stiller (@RedHourBen) April 30, 2019
#JohnSingleton was an innovator - he came with drive & a creative vision when people of color didn’t have the same visibility we do now. He will remain a beacon of light in our community, and today we celebrate his legacy. Rest well my friend, we’ve lost one of the good guys.❤️🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/U3FhJkdRhC— Halle Berry (@halleberry) April 29, 2019
Rest in power John Singleton. Thank you. You paved the way for so many careers behind and in front of the camera. Condolences to the Singleton family.🙏🏾— Wanda Sykes (@iamwandasykes) April 30, 2019
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