Celebrities Mourn the Sudden Death of Beloved Comedian John Witherspoon

The devastating news broke early Wednesday morning that beloved comedian John Witherspoon had passed away at the age of 77. Most know Witherspoon's name but, if you don't, you almost certainly know his face and voice. He's most well-known for playing John "Pops" Williams on The Wayans Bros. and Craig's father Mr. Jones in the Friday movies. He also spent years voicing Granddad on The Boondocks. John Witherspoon was a comedy legend and a lovable father figure in so many lives, so it came as no surprise when social media was flooded with touching messages about the actor following his death.

As soon as the news of Witherspoon's passing was made public, he instantly began trending online. A large reason for the trend was the massive amount of actors and comedians taking to Twitter with their memories of Witherspoon.

Ice Cub (who played his son in Friday), Arsenio Hall, David Alan Grier, Marlon Wayans, and more were incredibly vocal about their love for John Witherspoon on Wednesday, and the fond memories will likely continue being shared throughout the rest of the day.

Here are just a few of the notable names honoring the life of the one and only John Witherspoon: