It's that singular talent that's being remembered by his peers and colleagues in Hollywood upon news that the "Boyz n the Hood" director died at age 51 after suffering a stroke almost two weeks ago. Read some tributes to Singleton below.
Samuel L. Jackson
"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!" — via Twitter
John Carpenter
"John Singleton was a talented director and a kind man. He died too young. He will be missed." — via Twitter
Ron Howard
"Sad sad news. Such a good director and so well regarded everywhere he went. We will miss his work and his storytelling voice. RIP #JohnSingleton" — via Twitter
Ava DuVernay
"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" — via Twitter
Jordan Peele
"RIP John Singleton. So sad to hear. John was a brave artist and a true inspiration. His vision changed everything." — via Twitter
The Academy
"The youngest-ever Best Director nominee and an inspiration to us all. John Singleton, you will be greatly missed. " — via Twitter"John Singleton was a great director and storyteller who was never afraid to show African Americans in complex, multidimensional roles. We hope that his legacy will inspire a new generation of filmmakers to turn a positive and progressive lens toward minorities in this country." — via Twitter
Neil deGrasse Tyson
"Stars in the universe that burn the brightest, live shorter lives than others. And with their high-energy light, they transform all that basks in their luminosity. Farewell John Singleton (1968-2019)." — via Read More – Source
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