John Singleton is set to be taken off life support, two weeks after suffering a stroke. In a statement, his family said: "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. "In his private life, John is a loving and supporting father, son, brother, and friend who believed in higher education, black culture, old school music and the power of film. His family said at the time: "On Wednesday, April 17th our beloved son/father, John Singleton, suffered a stroke while at the hospital. As well as 'Boyz n the Hood', Singleton directed, penned and produced 1993's 'Poetic Justice' and 2000's 'Shaft'.

Source: Daily Sun April 29, 2019 18:11 UTC