'Boyz N The Hood' Director John Singleton Dies At 51.
In this file photo taken on September 15, 2011, director John Singleton arrives for the world premiere of “Abduction” at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. Credit: Robyn BECK / AFPJohn Singleton, director of the groundbreaking 1991 movie about US inner city life “Boyz n the Hood,” died Monday at the age of 51, his family announced, triggering a flood of tributes hailing him as an “inspiration.
“Our hearts are heavier today… as we mourn this tremendous loss,” said the president of the Directors Guild of America, Thomas Schlamme, reacting to the news. “The youngest-ever Best Director nominee and an inspiration to us all. John Singleton, you will be greatly missed,” tweeted the Academy. Singleton went on to a prolific career as a film director, with credits that included the remake of “Shaft” and “2 Fast 2 Furious” . His work on television included shows such as “Billions,” “The People v OJ Simpson: American Crime Story” and “Empire.”“Rest In Power, my friend. One of the greatest to ever do it,” Regina King, who starred in “Boyz n the Hood,” wrote on Instagram.“JOHN SINGLETON . A GENIUS .
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