John Singleton, director of the groundbreaking 1991 film
“Boyz n the Hood,” will be taken off life support after suffering a stroke, his family and US media said Monday.
The movie won Singleton Oscar nominations as best director and best original screenplay, making him the youngest writer-director and first African American to achieve the distinction. “It is with heavy hearts we announce that our beloved son, father and friend, John Daniel Singleton will be taken off of life support today,” his family said.
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