Director John Singleton has Died
(Los Angeles, CA) — Director John Singleton is dead at the age of 51. He had been taken off life support after a massive stroke more than a week ago. Singleton shot to stardom in 1991 for the film “Boyz N the Hood.” The film earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Director. His other films include Poetic Justice, Higher Learning, Baby Boy, and 2 Fast 2 Furious. Director Jordan Peele said Singleton was a brave artist and a true inspiration. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences issued a statement saying Singleton would be greatly missed.
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04-29-2019 13:46:08
