The Celebrities That Left Us Tragically Early

Published on 06/09/2021
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John Witherspoon

People would often refer to John Witherspoon just by his surname. He was an actor that mostly appeared in television shows such as The Boondocks. He was also in Wayans Bros., a show by Tracy Morgan. He was the father in the Friday films alongside Ice Cube. He had been acting for many years, from the year 1965, when Witherspoon sadly suffered a heart attack on October 29, 2019. He was in his Sherman Oaks, California home.

John Witherspoon

John Witherspoon

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Regis Philbin

Regis Philbin was one of America’s most beloved game show and talk show hosts and television presenters in general. He was born on August 25, 1931, and would go on to work on countless different television shows and projects. Upon passing, this touching statement was released: “His family and friends are forever grateful for the time we got to spend with him – for his warmth, his legendary sense of humor, and his singular ability to make every day into something worth talking about.”

Regis Philbin

Regis Philbin

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