Hollywood celebrities and notable personalities from all walks of life have paid loving tributes to John Singleton who died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles.
Singleton was an American film director, screenwriter, and producer best known for directing Boyz n the Hood.
The Oscar-nominated director filmmaker “passed away peacefully” after being removed from life support in Los Angeles, his family confirmed.
The 51-year-old filmmaker had been in intensive care following a stroke last week.
Hollywood stars like Janet Jackson, Ice Cube, Quincy Jones, Kimora Lee Simmons, Taraji P. Henson, amongst others said he contributed a great deal to their booming careers.
Jidenna said “thank you for continuing to tell our stories in the most genuine and authentic ways. The renaissance of black tv & film we are experiencing now would not have been possible without visionaries like you.
Some die-hard fans on Twitter fondly remembered him with hilarious memes and quoted some of his favourite words.
See more tributes:
??? If it were NOT for #JohnSingleton I would not have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame He put me in my first feature film #BabyBoy #RIHJOHNSINGLETON Thank you for this @tahani_tj
?????? https://t.co/xFI1Hag8RD— Taraji P. Henson (@TherealTaraji) April 30, 2019
My heart is broken!!! I am at a loss for words. Can’t stop crying. I WILL MISS YOU MY DEAR FRIEND JOHN SINGLETON!!! You gave me my first big break in #BabyBoy and again in #HustleandFlow… https://t.co/6Fl8mJphKG
— Taraji P. Henson (@TherealTaraji) April 30, 2019
SPEECH – John Singleton at ICE CUBE HONORED WITH STAR ON THE… Stock Footage Video | Getty Images https://t.co/y6bZHBBE0r
— Ice Cube (@icecube) April 30, 2019
I want to say Thank You to John Singleton for bringing us movies that depict our lives and make us feel something. He was unapologetic for his vision in Hollywood and was willing to speak up. We lost you too damn early. I pray that your family finds peace.
Well Done! pic.twitter.com/ROxFu6Rpo4— Sinbad (@sinbadbad) April 30, 2019
For those who misinterpreted his quote, when John Singleton said “THIS GAME IS BAD”……he meant that he liked it. Didn’t realize I had to clear that up. :/
— Ed Boon (@noobde) April 30, 2019
YOU saw in me what I did not see in myself!!! YOU taught me about the power of my eyes!!! MY GOD MY GOD!!! I will FOREVER miss you my dear sweet John Singleton. I can NOT believe it. GOD… https://t.co/H5mO6mm7L3
— Taraji P. Henson (@TherealTaraji) April 30, 2019
Rest In Peace dear brother #JohnSingleton. A calm, gentle soul + magnificent, inspirational story-teller, dreamer, artist. Thank you for leaving us w your countless gifts, tales and visions. We will remember + we are deeply appreciative. #GoneTooSoon ??⭐️❤️?? pic.twitter.com/vYWHeywYeN
— Kimora Lee Simmons (@OfficialKimora) April 30, 2019
Thank you for continuing to tell our stories in the most genuine and authentic ways. The renaissance of black tv & film we are experiencing now would not have been possible without visionaries like you.
Rest in Power #JohnSingleton pic.twitter.com/7CWxhZX1Em
— Jidenna (@Jidenna) April 30, 2019
Nothing like a ‘hood 100m dash ?? Tupac and John Singleton racing in Washington, DC on a July 1993 episode of ‘Rap City’ (?: 80s.90sera/IG) pic.twitter.com/LKh2NNOrGM
— Justin Tinsley (@JustinTinsley) April 30, 2019
John Singleton made sure to tell our stories on the big screen in an authentic way that only someone from where he’s from could tell, all the while ensuring that our community benefitted. By doing so, he changed Hollywood forever, as well as South L.A.
We’ll miss you, John. pic.twitter.com/AoRXDkQFru
— Congressmember Bass (@RepKarenBass) April 30, 2019
Rest in Paradise JOHN SINGLETON aka LEGEND!!! ???? https://t.co/vm9po0PsjC
— LeBron James (@KingJames) April 30, 2019
“Words mean more than what is set down on paper. It takes the human voice to infuse them with deeper meaning.” Maya Angelou. We celebrate #JohnSingleton‘s life and works he created by using the human voice and his vision to impact and challenge our human family. Rest in power. pic.twitter.com/Xq4e7okYjJ
— Maya Angelou (@DrMayaAngelou) April 30, 2019
John Singleton made sure to tell our stories on the big screen in an authentic way that only someone from where he’s from could tell, all the while ensuring that our community benefitted. By doing so, he changed Hollywood forever, as well as South L.A.
We’ll miss you, John. pic.twitter.com/AoRXDkQFru
— Congressmember Bass (@RepKarenBass) April 30, 2019
