Celebrity News April 22, 2019
Famed Director John Singleton in ICU After Stroke
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Director John Singleton has been hospitalized after suffering a “mild” stroke.
TMZ reports Singleton was experiencing weakness in his leg, which prompted him to visit a hospital. He had just flown back from Costa Rica.
His family said in a statement to People magazine, “On Wednesday, Aril 17th our beloved son/father, John Singleton, suffered a stroke while at the hospital. John is currently in the ICU and under great medical care. We ask that privacy be given to him and our family at this time and appreciate all of the prayers that have been pouring in from his fans, friends and colleagues.”
After news broke about his stroke, big names sent their well-wishes to the 51-year-old on Instagram. Snoop Dogg wrote, “Pray 4 my brother 🙏🏽👊🏿✨💙. @johnsingleton.”
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Prayers up for @SHAFT6816 🙏🏾🙏🏾
@omarepps
Pull thru brother! The world needs your voice and vision. Prayers up for your family as well 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Prayers up Ya'll. I just woke up & heard director John Singleton had a stroke. We still need you Sir, please fight it & bounce back.😢
@OfficialPMDawn
john singleton was very nice to me when i was an intern in Cannes in 1999. like, so much nicer than he had to be. sending love and good thoughts for a speedy recovery.
@jonathanalevine
Prayers up for my brother John Singleton 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
@therealjuicyj
Singleton was Oscar-nominated for his work on "Boyz n the Hood."
