Boyz n the Hood director John Singleton dies age 51 two weeks after stroke left him in coma, US media reports claim
BOYZ n the Hood director John Singleton has died aged 51 just two weeks after a stroke left him in a coma, US media reports claim. Singleton’s death comes just one day after Boyz n the Hood actor Jessie Lawrence Ferguson was found dead at his home, aged 77. The family of the American director […]
BOYZ n the Hood director John Singleton has died aged 51 just two weeks after a stroke left him in a coma, US media reports claim.
Singleton’s death comes just one day after Boyz n the Hood actor Jessie Lawrence Ferguson was found dead at his home, aged 77.
The family of the American director told Fox4 that Singleton passed away early on Monday, reported Fox4.
Singleton had reportedly been in a coma after suffering a major stroke more than a week ago.
Singleton rose to fame with his directorial debut, Boyz n the Hood, in 1991.
The film starred Ice Cube, Cuba Gooding Jr, Regina King and Angela Bassett and was nominated for Best Original Screenplay and Best Director at the Academy Awards in 1992.
Singleton, from Los Angeles, California, was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director for Boyz in the Hood, becoming the first African American and youngest person to have ever been nominated for the award at age 24.
DIED AFTER SUFFERING IN COMA
He also directed the “Remember the Time” music video for Michael Jackson, which featured Eddie Murphy, Iman and Magic Johnson.
In 1997, his film Rosewood, a historical drama about racial violence, was entered into the 47th Berlin International Film Festival.
His other work includes Poetic Justice, 2 Fast 2 Furious, Baby Boy, and Higher Learning.
Columnist B. Scott revealed the news on her blog, writing: “According to our sources, the legendary John Singleton is in the hospital after suffering a stroke.
“His condition is unknown at this time, but we’re sending prayers his way.
“We’ll keep you updated with any significant developments.”
TMZ added John admitted himself to hospital after his leg became weak.
John’s family have now released a statement to Metro.co.uk which read: “On Wednesday, April 17th our beloved son/father, John Singleton, suffered a stroke while at the hospital.
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“John is currently in the ICU and under great medical care.
“We ask that privacy be given to him and our family at this time and appreciate all of the prayers that have been pouring in from his fans, friends and colleagues.”
Singleton was a father of five, and had two marriages – first to Tosha Lewis, and the second to Ghanian actress Akousa Busia, from 1996 until 1997.
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