4.9M views · 124K reactions | Thank you for all the laughs and memories. ❤️ You will be missed Pops. Rest In Paradise John Witherspoon. | Complex | Facebook

For many fans, John Witherspoon will forever be remembered as Pops on The Wayans Bros. or as Willie “Sweet Dick” Jones in the Friday movies. By the time most of us met him on screen, he was already a seasoned comedic force. But a recently resurfaced clip reveals a much younger Witherspoon roasting none other than Richard Pryor — and it’s blowing people’s minds. In the clip, Witherspoon delivers sharp, confident lines with the same swagger and timing that would define his later roles. What some m

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17K views · 1K reactions | Oh, we're talking legends?! 樂 Whether you know him as Pops, Mr. Jones, Mr. Jackson or Granddad, one thing's for certain, John Witherspoon's talent was undeniable! So today we celebrate his life and honor his legacy. Happy Birthday! #BETRemembers | BET | Facebook

" JOHN WITHERSPOON " He played Willie Jones in the Friday series, and starred in films such as Hollywood Shuffle (1987), Boomerang (1992), The Five Heartbeats (1991), and Vampire in Brooklyn (1995). In addition, Witherspoon made appearances on television shows such as The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1994), The Wayans Bros. (1995–1999), The Tracy Morgan Show (2003), Barnaby Jones (1973), The Boondocks (2005–2014), and Black Jesus (2014–2019). Witherspoon was born on January 27, 1942, in Detroit, Mic