John Witherspoon, an actor and comedian who was best known for his role as Willie Jones in the “Friday” film franchise, died Tuesday at his home in Sherman Oaks. He was 77.
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John Witherspoon, Comedian And ‘Friday’ Star, Dead At 77

John Witherspoon, an actor and comedian who was best known for his role as Willie Jones in the “Friday” film franchise, died Tuesday at his home in Sherman Oaks. He was 77.
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