Tributes Pour In Following John Singleton’s Passing

Hollywood director John Singleton passed on on Monday aged 51 after being taken off life support following a stroke weeks ago.

The 51-year-old director of “Boyz in the Hood,” ″Poetic Justice” and other films was in intensive care in a Los Angeles hospital since he had a stroke on April 17.

Celebrities have been sending tributes following his death:

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I Will Forever Miss My Brother John Singleton. We Met While He Was A Film Student At USC. Over Many Years People Have Told Me “I’m Going To Be A Filmmaker”, When John Said That To Me The 1st Time We Met, I Believed Him Right Away. It Was No Surprise. With His Passion, His Heart, The Way He Talked About His Love For Cinema And Black Folks I Could See John Would Make It Happen, And He Did. From Day One, We Have Remained Close Over The Decades, Cheering Each Other On In This Industry That Is Not Set Up For Us To Win. John Singleton’s Films Will Live On Forever. Blessings And Prayers For His Family. May John Rest In Power. Amen.

A post shared by Spike Lee (@officialspikelee) on Apr 29, 2019 at 12:50pm PDT

Mourning the loss of a collaborator & True Friend John Singleton. He blazed the trail for many young film makers, always remaining true to who he was & where he came from!!! RIP Brother. Gone Way Too Soon!

— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) April 29, 2019

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You gave me my first movie role, my first Oscar nomination and so much more. Thank you for all you have given to the world through your work and all you have done for Black culture, women and young filmmakers. I will miss you John. Keeping your family in my prayers. ?

A post shared by Janet Jackson (@janetjackson) on Apr 29, 2019 at 4:15pm PDT

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I really didnt want to believe I'd to have to write something like this about John. I am a believer of miracles. Alas…I met John when my older sister Kelly enrolled at USC in 1986 & quickly became friends with a group of fun loving, black, creative masterminds. They called themselves the "Black Pack" I was 13 then and in awe of how loud and proud they were. Each friend contributing a different vibe and talent. By the time I turned 18 they chaperoned (yeah right ?) my birthday party. When I transferred to UCLA they promised my family they would look out for me & they did. The entire time I've been in Hollywood I knew I had big brothers who had my back & that knowledge gave me wings. While they all accomplished so much, there was John breaking barrier after barrier making dreams into reality and never losing that loud and proud, by any means necessary mentality. Flash forward decades and I'd run into him in the islands or Miami and we'd laugh in awe and glee at how far we'd both come. I will forever be grateful to the Black Pack & John Singleton. You showed me exactly what we can do when we stick together. Love & Light to all his loved ones and fans. Hold onto one another, we are greater together. Rest in eternal peace ????

A post shared by Gabrielle Union-Wade (@gabunion) on Apr 29, 2019 at 12:28pm PDT

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Like many of us when I heard the news I wished it wasn't true. John is a true visionary and social leader. Through his arts he shared many of our truths, and I can honestly say without his works I may have not been given the chance to express myself in this industry. I’m posting this not in his memory but to speak positive energy around his spirit. So we can have more time with him and his soul ??

A post shared by Michael B. Jordan (@michaelbjordan) on Apr 29, 2019 at 12:49pm PDT

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Rest In Power, my friend. One of the greatest to ever do it. Thank you GOD for blessing us with this gift better known as John Singleton. Having trouble finding enough words to share just what you mean to me. Will always love you John! Your spirit will forever shine bright?

A post shared by Regina King (@iamreginaking) on Apr 29, 2019 at 10:37am PDT

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On this flight back to London and I just can’t sleep….. My heart is heavy there’s a feeling in my chest that just won’t go away….. 27 years my brother our brother and family……. in about an hour I’m about to tell you guys for the first time ever how the movie BABY BOY happened……… If anybody is down for a good detailed story… Stick around Praying hard for you John you are not just loved you are beloved and all of this hurts……..

A post shared by TYRESE (@tyrese) on Apr 29, 2019 at 12:44am PDT

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I met @johnsingleton as a recently graduated first time writer/director embarking on his nascent film career. I will forever remember him fondly from our first meeting during the audition process. He exuded many things that day… awareness, openness and above all-enthusiasm! Over the years he never lost or left any of that behind. He provided and possessed a clarity of vision that I appreciate from that day till this. He gave a voice and an opportunity to many. Count me in that grateful number.

A post shared by Angela Bassett (@im.angelabassett) on Apr 29, 2019 at 3:47pm PDT

There aren’t many of us out here doing this. It’s a small tribe in the grand scheme of things. He was a giant among us. Kind. Committed. And immensely talented. His films broke ground. His films mattered. He will be missed. And long remembered. Thank you, John. #RunIntoHisArms pic.twitter.com/wKfOaCGFuA

— Ava DuVernay (@ava) April 29, 2019

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John Singleton put a very powerful camera lens on real life. What a good dude. I just think of chillin on the boat with ya that time. This pic reminds of that day. Rest In Power my Brother. Sail on.

A post shared by Nasir Jones (@nas) on Apr 29, 2019 at 12:01pm PDT

I cannot believe this man is gone at such a young age. He was always encouraging, supportive, and gracious to me. I will be calling his and his family’s name in my prayers tonight. Heartbroken and shocked. May God add peace and rest to your ascending soul Mr. John Singleton. pic.twitter.com/5PFug6LQJO

— Tyler Perry (@tylerperry) April 29, 2019

I was discovered by a master filmmaker by the name of John Singleton. He not only made me a movie star but made me a filmmaker. There are no words to express how sad I am to lose my brother, friend & mentor. He loved bring the black experience to the world. ..Us at Cannes ‘90 pic.twitter.com/CaRKjZtjgB

— Ice Cube (@icecube) April 29, 2019

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I honestly can’t even find the words right now. This one Hurts Bad. Signing off social media for while. ?????? @johnsingleton

A post shared by @ ludacris on Apr 29, 2019 at 12:41pm PDT

#JohnSingleton was an innovator – he came with drive & a creative vision when people of color didn’t have the same visibility we do now. He will remain a beacon of light in our community, and today we celebrate his legacy. Rest well my friend, we’ve lost one of the good guys.❤️?? pic.twitter.com/U3FhJkdRhC

— Halle Berry (@halleberry) April 29, 2019

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Gone too soon. We will miss you John… rest in love ?✨

A post shared by Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapinkettsmith) on Apr 29, 2019 at 2:25pm PDT

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So sad to hear about John. I met him way before he did “ Boys in the Hood “ . He had more drive then anybody I’ve ever met. The first time I met him in 1988 he told me everything he was gonna do in his career including the Oscar nomination and every movie after that and it all came true. It’s sad to see him go cause he was such a cool dude and he had a few more things on his list.

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John you were always so encouraging and always genuine from the first time that we met! ??Thank you for giving us so many classics for our culture! Thank you for sharing your gift with the world and being such a huge inspiration to so many. Rest Easy John???Sending love to your family❤️

A post shared by ℒᎯ ℒᎯ (@lala) on Apr 29, 2019 at 1:06pm PDT

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Just met him this past February. I yelled across crowded DGA room that I loved him. He came over and said hello. Boyz in tha Hood, BabyBoy everything after that. Reeling! Prayers for your loved ones.

A post shared by Octavia Spencer (@octaviaspencer) on Apr 29, 2019 at 1:35pm PDT

The best life is when we leave a trail. We leave something on this earth bigger than us. John Singleton….you inspired a generation of Artists. We will shoulder on….'May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest". RIP

— Viola Davis (@violadavis) April 29, 2019

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