John Singleton, the Oscar-nominated director and screenwriter behind movies like “Boyz n the Hood” and “Poetic Justice,” has died the bucket subsequent to being taken off life bolster following a stroke this month, his representative Shannon Barr told. He was 51.
His family said in a statement that Singleton “passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and friends.”
Singleton’s family said that “in his private life, John is a loving and supporting father, son, brother, and friend who believed in higher education, black culture, old school music and the power of film.”
Prior Monday, Singleton’s family uncovered the director would be taken off life support.
“This was an agonizing decision, one that our family made, over a number of days, with the careful counsel of John’s doctors,” the family stated. “We are grateful to his fans, friends and colleagues for the (outpouring) of love and prayers during this incredibly difficult time. We want to thank all the doctors at Cedars Sinai for the impeccable care he received.”
The family likewise said in the statement that Singleton “like many African Americans … quietly struggled with hypertension.”
His family uncovered he’d endured a stroke on April 17.
Singleton was nominated for two Oscars for 1991’s “Boyz n the Hood,” turning into the most youngest best director nominee and first black person nominated for the same award.
His different movies incorporate “Poetic Justice,” starring Janet Jackson and Tupac Shakur, “Shaft,” “Baby Boy,” “2 Fast 2 Furious” and “Four Brothers.”
Singleton’s ongoing ventures incorporate creating and executive producing the FX Networks TV series “Snowfall,” as well as directing the fifth episode of the network’s “The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story.”
“We are heartbroken about the passing of our friend and partner, John Singleton,” John Landgraf, chairman of FX Networks, said in a statement. “For almost three decades, John was one of the most important filmmakers in this business, dating back to his masterwork, ‘Boyz n the Hood.’ Over the course of his illustrious career, John remained steadfast in telling stories that illuminate the daily challenges faced by African Americans, particularly those living in the inner city.”
Landgraf said the network was “honored and fortunate to have worked with John … I know that the cast and crew loved John as much as we did, and that they are heartbroken over this news. Today we lost an incredibly talented artist, leader, activist, partner and friend — far too soon. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time.”
At the point when news broke of Singleton’s stroke, conspicuous celebrities took to internet based life to wish him a speedy recovery.
“His films helped form me. His kindness lifted me up,” Ava DuVernay wrote. “I remember him coming to the premiere of my indie years ago. Showing love/support for a fellow black director from LA. He is a lovely man. Pray with me.”
