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John Singleton, ‘Boyz n the Hood’ director and writer, dies at age 51

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  1. GRENDEL

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    LOS ANGELES -- The family of director John Singleton told FOX4 film critic Shawn Edwards early Monday that Singleton has died.

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    NEW YORK - OCTOBER 25: John Singleton attends the premiere of "For Colored Girls" at Ziegfeld Theatre on October 25, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

    Singleton had been in a coma after suffering a major stroke more than a week ago.

    Singleton's family had previously confirmed he suffered a stroke on April 17 but did not elaborate on his condition.

    Singleton, 51, who was the first black filmmaker nominated for the best director Oscar award, is known for films like "Boyz n the Hood" and "Poetic Justice."

    A show he co-created for the FX Network, "Snowfall," was renewed last year for a third season.

    Singleton's peers and colleagues have expressed their affection.

    "Showing love/support for a fellow black director from LA," Ava DuVernay wrote in a tweet. "He is a lovely man. Pray with me."

    FOX4's Shawn Edwards will be on FOX4 News at 9 a.m. talking about Singleton and memories shared with the director.

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  2. GIGO

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    R.I.P. John Singleton
     
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  3. Xerobull

    Xerobull ...and I'm all out of bubblegum

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    Damn, RIP. Boyz was a landmark movie.
     
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  6. CometsWin

    CometsWin Breaker Breaker One Nine

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    A gigantic loss for the art form. RIP
     
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  7. KingCheetah

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    Too young.
     
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  8. tinman

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    Boyz In the Hood, that movies started it all.

    RIP
     
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    R.I.P. John Singleton
     
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    Wow.

    RIP
     
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    He was only 51? Damn! You will be missed.
    Rest in Peace.
     
    #11 Deckard, Apr 29, 2019
  12. Houstunna

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    Fifty-one is really young, but the main thing is how well you lived and your influence.

    R.I.P.
     
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  13. Kam

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    Boyz n the Hood is such a good movie. Great snapshot of life in Los Angeles in the 80s and early 90s.
     
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  14. Buck Turgidson

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    Was Boyz in the Hood or Menace II Society the better movie? I haven't seen either in a long time and I'm not sure there's a right answer.

    His FX show, Snowfall, is a good watch.

    RIP John Singleton.
     
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    No right answer like you said. I think Boyz n the Hood was more powerful but for me Menace II society was more entertaining.
     
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    This may sound like a stupid question, but has anything changed in the hood? I don't really know what's going on, and don't really care, because there does not appear to be any movies telling me if it changed or stayed the same.
     
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    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

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    Yeah, white people began moving in. Gentrification is a real thing in South Central. Look at Long Beach where the new Football stadium is going up. Lots of blacks are being kicked out and replaced.

     
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