John Singleton, Director of ‘Boyz N the Hood,’ Dies at 51
John Singleton, the Oscar-nominated director of “Boyz N the Hood,” the 2000 remake of “Shaft” and “2 Fast 2 Furious,” has died. He was 51.
Singleton suffered a stroke 13 days ago. He passed away on Monday after a decision was made to remove him from life support. A statement from his rep says the director “passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and friends.”