The director John Singleton passed away at age 51, too young.
Biography - A Short Wiki
Best known for directing the groundbreaking 1991 film Boyz n the Hood, he later went on to direct the films Poetic Justice, Shaft, Four Brothers and 2 Fast 2 Furious.
He was married six times, including to actress Akosua Gyamama Busia from 1996-1997. He had a total of seven children; his daughter Cleopatra appeared in Baby Boy.
How did John Singleton die?
Stroke caused John Singleton's death in 2019.
| Cause of death | Stroke |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 51 years |
| Profession | Director |
| Birthday | January 6, 1968 |
| Death date | April 29, 2019 |
| Place of death | Cedars-Sinai Medical Records Office, Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Place of burial | Forest Lawn, Los Angeles, California, United States |
Quotes
I like John Hughes movies.
John Singleton
Cinema was my rite of passage.
John Singleton
Ja Rule not doing ‘2 Fast 2 Furious’ changed Ludacris’s life.
John Singleton
The freshest moments in my films have always been with unknown actors.
John Singleton
Now, I’m so relaxed that I have to make myself nervous. I feel better when I’m second and third guessing myself over everything. I play with the mice in my head, all the time.
John Singleton
